What was the purpose of the miners’ “Canary Reviver” device?

In the 1800s, mining To prevent a possible and very serious problem canaries were used. This problem was carbon monoxide poisoning.

So what connection might such a device have to carbon monoxide poisoning? How does it work? What’s the deal with the canary? Let’s look at the answers to all these confusing questions together.

We take a journey back to the 1800s to find out what this device called canary rejuvenator is.

Physiologist John Haldane, who went to the front to identify the poisonous gas used by the Germans during World War I and invented the first gas mask. canary animator also its inventor. The device was built after the Tylorstown mine exploded in 1896. The explosion was caused by a buildup of carbon monoxide.

Even small amounts of poisonous gases such as carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas, can be detected by canaries. So any inkling of danger, the canary’s reaction It causes.

So how does this strange device work?

The circular door is kept open and becomes a grate to prevent the canary from escaping. When the bird shakes and falls on its perch and shows signs of carbon monoxide poisoning, the door is closed and a valve is opened. Thus, the oxygen in the upper cylinder is released to where the canary is located and The canary is brought to life.

underground after a mine fire or explosion easily formed carbon monoxide gas The miners, who received the sign thanks to the canaries, immediately evacuate the mine and work begins to ensure underground safety.

Miners were making friends with canaries.

After a while, miners who spent most of their lives in mines best friend There were canaries. They saw them as if they were pets. They were seriously saddened when a time came when this canary method would no longer be used.

Later, canaries were replaced by technology.

In 1986, the canaries were retired and developed by modern technology. gas detectors started to be used. Miners were able to see the size of the gas on the screen thanks to the detectors they held in their hands.

Animals in dangerous conditions being a test material or subject Once again, the canary era in mining is over because it is not ethically correct. “Fortunately, technology has advanced!” It makes you say.