| GAG Unit - Next Generation (published May 2005) |
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| The Queensland Mines Rescue service's GAG Unit takes a step up in mobilisation. An order has recently been placed for a trailer to house the unit in a state of the art system utilising a B-double trailer configuration. The New trailer will have the unit in a semi-fixed arrangement allowing crews to operate on a secure platform and engage the docking facility quicker. |
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| Previously it was a challenging task to arrive on site, assemble the unit, dock to the mine's inlet and operate in all sorts of conditions. |
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| The new mobilising arrangement will have the GAG already assembled on the trailer with support equipment already attached and in place. The primary trailer will carry 15-20 thousand litres of fuel minimising the delay in any operations and allowing training to be accommodated for much longer periods. |
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| Training has long been a challenge for operators and frustrating in the time available. The new unit will allow operators to train in may sequences and operations. The unit has been found to reach optimum temperature after some time and this will allow the crews to challenge themselves in operations and prepare themselves for different setups such as the back pressures. Along with the new T piece the unit can now create back pressure and the new instrumentation will allow monitoring for accuracy of the outputs. |
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| Over the past two years the unit has undergone significant transformation with new frames, cabling and training packages. The new training has improved the understanding of this unique piece of equipment. The US operations have brought a wealth of knowledge and understanding. "We are consistently under 1% Oxygen with our outputs" said Clive Hanrahan, Operations Manger - QMRS. |
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