Gas and Coal Outburst Seminar

Join the Illwarra Branch for their Gas and Coal Outburst Seminar.

About this event

Join industry colleagues in Wollongong for an afternoon of discussion and knowledge sharing on gas and coal outbursts and mine gas management.

Running since 1995, the Gas and Coal Outburst Seminar brings together professionals from across mining operations, equipment supply and research. The AusIMM Illawarra Branch is pleased to support this longstanding industry event.

Whether you work in mine management, supervision, operations, technical services or research, the seminar is an opportunity to hear from industry specialists, exchange knowledge and connect with others working in this important area.

Program:
1.00pm - 1.35pm: Modelling of Gas Drainage System using Pumpsim  Michael Lony, Manager Ventilation and Gas Services, Polaris.
1.35pm - 2.10pm: Update of Yabby System (Yabby 2.0 and Cuttings Gas) Duncan Thomson, Coalbed.
2.10pm - 2.45pm: Coal Burst Management at Appin - Onur Vardar, Geotechnical Engineer, Appin Mine).
2.45pm - 3.00pm: Break
3.00pm - 3.40pm: Gas Content Measurement Including the Use of a Gas Capture Core Barrel - Ian Gray, Sigra.
3.40pm - 4.15pm: Automatic Drill Rig and AI-Driven Sensing Technologies for Gas Drainage - Dr Kun Lui, CCTEG.