Regularity of Dust Distributing in Fully Mechanized Caving Face and Negative Pressure Spray Dust-Settling Technology

The mathematical model of solving two-phase flow of gas and dust particles was built by established the k-ε equation. Moreover, by basing on Eulerian-Lagrangian model and using FLUENT software, the diffusion rule of dust pollution in full-mechanized caving face was confirmed. Based on negative pressure spray dust-settling mechanism, negative pressure spray technology was developed between hydraulic supports, in drawing opening position and shearer, and it was determined by the optimal spray pressure for 4 MPa. After negative pressure spray technology was applied in fully mechanized caving face, the dust concentration was down significantly.