NSW Regulator, Australia discussion paper from August 2018. This discussion paper provides an overview of fires on mobile plant in New South Wales mines and considers strategies to reduce the incidence of fires.
A useful table on page 8 provide guidance on the effect of different temperature surfaces.
Hot surface and temperature (Celsius):
• Touch – 50°
• Burn – 80°
• Underground coal limit 150°
• Ignition of coal dust layer – 160°
• Turbo compressor volute – 180°
• Wet engine turbo and exhaust – 200-250°
• Ignition of diesel fuel – 330 – 370°
• Ignition of hydraulic oil – 390 – 440°
• Turbo dry exhaust – 400 – 550+°
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