A number of progressive projects for QMRS are dedicated to providing the mines rescue team members with access to the most technologically advanced and proven rescue equipment available.

GAG

The GAG 3A inertisation unit provides inertisation to underground mine atmospheres, controlling and limiting oxygen to outbreaks of fire.

The unit, inertising the mine atmosphere by injecting 25m3/second of gas, is capable of producing levels of less than 1% oxygen.

Development of the GAG unit has been in partnership with the CSIRO, in particular Patrick Glynn.

QMRS continues to improve the technology and application of the GAG 3A.
To read about how GAG was used at Pike River Mine in New Zealand - click here