Abstract:
An anti-explosion and anti-fire system (5) is disclosed, system (5) comprising an encapsulant (20) disposed to cover high temperature surface portions (10) of a component (15); a conduit (25) in thermal connection with encapsulant (20); and a heat transfer fluid (30) disposed within conduit (25). A diesel engine (15A) is disclosed for an underground mine, engine (15A) comprising an encapsulant (20) disposed to cover high temperature surface portions (10) of a cylinder head (15B); a conduit (25) in thermal connection with encapsulant (20); and a heat transfer fluid (30) disposed within conduit (25). A method for encapsulating high temperature surface portions (10) of a cylinder head (15B) is disclosed, the method comprising positioning a conduit (25) adjacent head (15B); positioning an encapsulant (20) in thermal connection with head (15B) and conduit (25); and transferring heat from high temperature portions (10) to prevent gasses, coal dust, fuel, oils or other combustible material in an underground mine from contacting portions (10) at temperatures above an explosion or fire safety limit.