Podmore Factor Calculator

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The Podmore Factor is a concept used in the context of ventilation and air quality, particularly in underground mining environments. It is a measure of the effectiveness of ventilation in diluting and removing contaminants such as dust, gases, and other pollutants. The Podmore Factor (PF) is calculated using the following formula:

Where:

  • Q = Quantity of air (in cubic meters per second, m³/s)
  • A = Cross-sectional area of the airway (in square meters, m²)
  • V = Velocity of the air (in meters per second, m/s)

Steps to Calculate the Podmore Factor:

  1. Determine the Quantity of Air (Q):

    • Measure or estimate the volume of air flowing through the airway per unit time (m³/s).

  2. Determine the Cross-Sectional Area (A):

    • Measure the cross-sectional area of the airway (m²).

  3. Determine the Air Velocity (V):

    • Measure the velocity of the air flowing through the airway (m/s).

  4. Calculate the Podmore Factor:

    • Plug the values of Q Q, A A, and V V into the formula to calculate the Podmore Factor.