Dr. D.L. Cluff Publications, Conference Proceedings and Engineering Reports
Cluff D. L. (2018), Cryogenic Energy Storage in Conjunction with Mine Chilling a Co-generation System, Canadian Association of Physicists Congress 2018. Invited Speaker
Jiang X., Mira-Martinez D. and Cluff D. L., (2018, Invited Review article), The combustion mitigation of methane as a non-CO2 greenhouse gas, Progress in Energy and Combustion Science, Volume 66, Pages 176-199
Cluff D. L. (2017) Report on the Impact of Cryogenic Technology on Deep Mining, Project Partners, CanMIND Associates, Glencore Onaping Depth Project, CEMI Centre for Excellence in Mining Innovation, The Ultra Deep Mining Network
Cluff D. L. and Foster P. J. (2017), Advances in cryogenic chilling technology for deep mines, Underground Mining Technology 2017 – M Hudyma & Y Potvin (eds) © 2017 Australian Centre for Geomechanics, Perth, ISBN 978-0-9924810-7-0
Cluff D.L., (2017), Cryogenics based chilling, energy supply and services for deeper or hotter mines. CIM Conference, Montreal.
Cluff D.L., (2017), The Implications of Introducing Cryogenic Technologies to Mining Projects.Canadian Association of Physicists Congress 2017. Invited Speaker.
Cluff D.L., Naeem, S, and Luoma, S. (2017), Physics in Mining a Career Perspective. Canadian Association of Physicists Congress 2017. Invited Speakers.
Cluff D.L. Mira-Martinez D. and Jiang X., (2016).Advancing Methane Mitigation by Understanding the Physics and Chemical Kinetics of Ultra-lean Combustion Dynamics Canadian Association of Physicists Congress 2016. Atmospheric and Space Physics, Link.
D.L.Cluff, (2015) CoMitVAM - A Combustion-Based Mitigation System For Oxidizing Ventilation-Air-Methane, 6th Mining and the Environment International Conference, Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, June 20th-25th, 2015
Cluff D.L. Mira-Martinez D. and Jiang X., (2016).Advancing Methane Mitigation by Understanding the Physics and Chemical Kinetics of Ultra-lean Combustion Dynamics Canadian Association of Physicists Congress 2016. (M3-5) Atmospheric and Space Physics, Link.
Cluff D.L., Kennedy G.A, Bennett J.G and Foster P.J., (2015) Capturing Energy From Ventilation Air Methane A Preliminary Design For A New Approach, Journal of Applied Thermal Engineering Energy in Mining, Volume 90, 5 November 2015, Pages 1151–1163, doi:10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2015.05.013
Cluff D.L., Kennedy G.A., and Foster P.J., (2014), Liquid air for energy storage, auto-compression, compressed air and ventilation in deep mining. Proceedings Deep Mining 2014. 1 (Ventilation), M Hudyma and Y Potvin (eds)© 2014 Australian Centre for Geomechanics, Perth, ISBN 978-0-9870937-9-0, 757 - 770.
Cluff D.L., (2014), Concepts in Coalmine Ventilation and Development of the VamTurBurner© for Extraction of Thermal Energy from Underground Ventilation Air Methane, PhD Dissertation in Mining and Minerals Engineering, University of Exeter Open Library, URI Handle
Cluff D.L. Mira-Martinez D. and Jiang X., (2014). A Numerical Investigation Using Large Scale Eddy Simulation Of The Burning Characteristics Of Ultra-Low Methane Concentration Flows, Canadian Association of Physicists Congress 2014. Industrial Physics (R2-5), Link.
G Kennedy, J Bennett, D Cluff et al, Low Carbon Mine Site Energy Initiatives, LOWCARB, Mine Site Energy Generation, European Commission Directorate-General Research Directorate K – Energy, Final Report, May 2014
Mira-Martinez D. Cluff D. L. Jiang X., (2014). Numerical Investigation of the Burning Characteristics of Ventilation Air Methane in a Combustion Based Mitigation System, Fuel, Volume 133, 1 October 2014, Pages 182–193, doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2014.05.022
Pilar Martínez de la Calle ., Marín P., Ordoñez S., Bennett J, Williams N, Clifford T, Kamenik M. and Cluff D.L., (2014), Techno-Economic Model of implementing Low Carbon Underground Coal Mining, European Commission Directorate-General Research Directorate K – Energy, Link
Cluff D.L. and Kazakidis V. N., (2013), Opportunities and Constraints of Engineering Frozen Backfill for Underground Mining Applications in Permafrost. ISCORD 2013: Planning for Sustainable Cold Regions. Proceedings of the 10th International Symposium on Cold Regions Development (Frozen ground and permafrost), 175 - 191.
Marín P., Ordóñez S., Cluff D.L., Bennett J., Martínez de la Calle M.P., González A., Canto N., Ongallo E.G., Fondón P., and Bedford M., (2013), Low Carbon Mine Site Energy Initiatives, LOWCARB, Mine Site Energy Generation, Deliverable 3.3, Results & Future Potential of Methane Air Utilisation Technology
Cluff D.L., (2013). Combustion of Ventilation Air Methane Improve to Energy Efficiency and Reduce Greenhouse Emissions. Renewable Energy Research Group Seminars. 1 (1), 1 - 53.
Cluff D.L., and Marín P., (2013) Low Carbon Mine Site Energy Initiatives, LOWCARB, Mine Site Energy Generation, Deliverable D 3.2: Computer Models of Ventilation Air Methane Utilisation Systems.
Cluff D. L. Kennedy D. A and Bennett J. G., (2013). Capturing Energy from Ventilation Air Methane at Operating Coal Mines. 23rd World Mining Congress 2013 Proceedings. Montreal, Canada; ISBN 978-1-926872-15-5. 1 (Track 8 - Energy & Mines, Lowering Cost and Energy with Improved Mine Ventilation and Refrigeration), paper 582.
Bennett J. G., Kennedy G. A., Foster P. J., Williams N. C., Cluff D. L., Clifford T. P. (2013); Low Carbon Coal Mining - A Contradiction or an Opportunity?; . 23rd World Mining Congress 2013 Proceedings. Montreal, Canada; ISBN 978-1-926872-15-5. 1 (Track 8 - Energy & Mines, Lowering the Carbon Footprint of Energy Minerals), paper 627.
Marín P, Díez F.V., Vega A., Ordóñez S., Clifford T., Williams N., Cluff D.L., Bennett J.G., Kamenik M., Kotnik V., Hostnik V., Cerenak M., (2013) Low Carbon Mine Site Energy Initiatives, LOWCARB, Mine Site Energy Generation European Commission Directorate-General Research Directorate K – Energy, Deliverable 6.1, Operational Trials & Modelling of Low Carbon Mine Site Technology
Cluff D. L. and Kazakidis V. N., (2010). Frozen Backfill for use in Permafrost Conditions. OCE Discovery Conference. 1 (1), 1 - 12.
Cluff D. L. and Kazakidis V. N. and Swan G., (2008). Update on Frozen Backfill Mix Design and Engineering of Delivery System Phase II Results, The 5th Xstrata Ground Control Workshop. 1 (2), 1 - 13.
Cluff D. L. and Kazakidis V. N. Swan G. Gallagher J. and Jalbout A.. (2008). Frozen Backfill for Open Stoping in Permafrost. CIM Edmonton 2008 Conference Proceedings . 1 (1), 1 - 15.
Cluff D. L. and Kazakidis V. N. Swan G. Gallagher J. and Jalbout A.. (2007). Frozen Backfill Phase I, Research Campaign at NORCAT Training Center. Natural Sciences Engineering Research Council Report. 1 (1), 1 - 73.
The SNO Colaboration. (2000). The Sudbury Neutrino Observatory. Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research A. 449 (Section A), 172 - 207.
Perillo Isaac, Maria C.; Chan, Yuen-Dat; Hurley, Donna L.; Lesko, Kevin T.; Moorhead, Martin E.; Norman, Eric B.; Smith, Alan R.; Cluff, Daniel L.; Hallman, Douglas. (1996). Measurements of the Gamma-Ray Flux at the Sudbury Neutrino Observatory. American Physical Society. Division of Nuclear Physics Meeting (ED.07), 1.
Cluff D. L., (1990). Size Characterization of Electrostatically Aligned Asbestos Fibers Using Light Scattering Techniques. Sudbury: M.Sc. Dissertation, Laurentian Publishing. 1 - 213.
Cluff D. L. and Patitsas A. J.. (1992 ). Size Characterization of Asbestos Fibers by Means of Electrostatic Alignment and Light-Scattering Techniques. Aerosol Science and Technology. Volume 17 (Issue 3), 186-198.
Cluff D.L. Lachance A. Trottier R. and Kaye B.H. . (1987). Fractal Characterization of Rough Surfaces. Proceedings 18th annual meeting of The Fineparticle Society Chicago, USA. (1), 1 - 25.
D.L. Cluff and E.D. Hallman. (July 1991). 14. High Boron Content Concrete for Neutron Shielding at the Sudbury Neutrino Observatory. Proceedings Canadian Association of Physicists Conference. 1 (Winnipeg, Manitoba), 1 - 23.
Chen M., Cluff D.L. and Hallman E.D.. (1994). Underground Gamma Ray Spectroscopy Measurements for SNO. Canadian Association of Physicists Congress. Windsor (Nuclear physics), 1 - 22.
Lachance A. (Supervisor Cluff D. L). (1987). Fractal Analysis of Fractured Metal under Cyclic Loading. Sudbury: Laurentian Publishing. 1 - 220.
Hykawy J.G. Cluff D.L. and Hallman E.D.. (1994). 17. Direct Counting of U, Th and K Levels in Candidate Support Rope Materials for SNO. Sudbury Neutrino Observatory. SNO-STR-94 (1), 1 - 32.
Cluff D.L. Hykawy J.G. and Hallman E.D. (1994). Low Level Gamma Ray Spectroscopy Measurements on Kevlar and Vectran Filament Samples, SNO Research Station, Creighton Mine , December 1993 to February 1994. Sudbury Neutrino Observatory. SNO-STR-94 (1), 1 - 27.
Uras V. Lee H.W. Cluff D.L. Hallman E.D. and McDonald A.B.. (1993). Summary of Radon Emanation Measurements on the Mine Box at 6800 foot Level. Sudbury Neutrino Observatory. SNO-STR-93 (037), 1 - 12.
Uras V. Lee H.W. Cluff D.L. Hallman E.D. and McDonald A.B.. (1993). Radon Measurements on Box II at the 6800 foot Level. Sudbury Neutrino Observatory. SNO-STR-93 (037), 1 - 21.
Cluff D.L. and Hallman E.D.. (1992). Shielding Material Development and Applications for the Sudbury Neutrino Observatory. Sudbury Neutrino Observatory. SNO-STR-92. 1 - 23
Cluff D.L. and Hallman E.D.. (1992). Sudbury Neutrino Observatory Low Radio Activity Boron Loaded Concrete Specifications Document. Sudbury Neutrino Observatory. SNO-STR-92. 1 – 33.
Hallman E.D., Cluff D.L .and Cloutier D.. (1992). Sudbury Neutrino Observatory Acrylic Bonding Tests, SNO-Research Station 4600 foot Level, Creighton Mine, March 1992. Sudbury Neutrino Observatory. SNO-STR-92. 1 -54.
Hallman E.D., Cluff D.L .and Cloutier D.. (1992). Sudbury Neutrino Observatory Radon Measurements, January 1992, 6800 foot Level, Creighton Mine. Sudbury Neutrino Observatory. SNO-STR-92. 1 - 13
Hallman E.D. and Cluff D.L.. (1992). Magnetic Field Measurements at the SNO Site 6800 foot Level, Creighton Mine. Sudbury Neutrino Observatory. SNO-STR-92. 1 - 9.
Hallman E.D. and Cluff D.L.. (1991). SNO Boronated Concrete/Shotcrete/Sulfurcrete Status Report. Sudbury Neutrino Observatory. 1 - 27
Hallman E.D. and Cluff D.L.. (1990). Magnetic Field Measurements Near Steel Structures. Sudbury Neutrino Observatory. 1 – 12.
Hallman E.D. and Cluff D.L.. (1990). Magnetic Field Measurements at The Creighton Mine, , E.D.Hallman and D.L.Cluff, Sudbury Neutrino Observatory. SNO-STR-90 (101). 1 - 17
Hallman E.D. and Cluff D.L.. (1990). Status Report- Boronated Concrete and Sulfurcrete Development. Sudbury Neutrino Observatory. SNO-STR-90. 1 - 25
Hallman E.D. and Cluff D.L.. (1990). Radon and Dust Measurements July 1990 Sudbury Neutrino Observatory Site. Sudbury Neutrino Observatory. SNO-STR-90, 1 - 23
Hallman E.D. and Cluff D.L.. (1990). Low Activity Concrete Preparation and Testing. Sudbury Neutrino Observatory. SNO STR-90 (52)
Cluff D.L.. (1990). Dolomite Aggregate Size Analysis. Sudbury Neutrino Observatory.
Hallman E.D. Cluff D.L.. Jagam P. and Robertson B.C. (1990). Low Activity Concrete Preparation and Testing. Sudbury Neutrino Observatory.
Cluff D.L. (1990). Shotcrete Practices and Procedures Review Paper. Sudbury Neutrino Observatory. 1 - 26
Cluff D.L.. (1990). Fractal Geometry and Chaos, Graduate Seminar.
Thesis Supervision
André Lachance, Fractal Analysis of Fractured Metal under Cyclic Loading, Laurentian University, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, 1987.
Mengu Chen, Underground Gamma Ray Spectroscopy Measurements for SNO, The Sudbury Neutrino Observatory, Creighton Mine, Canada, 1994
Manuel Beiro-Romero, Deep Mine Ventilation: Using Liquid Air as a Source of Ventilation, University of Exeter, College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences, Cornwall, Tremough Campus, United Kingdom, 2013
Rod Griffin, The VamTurBurner Multigeneration System, University of Exeter, College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences, Cornwall, Tremough Campus, United Kingdom, 2014