Table 4 Experimental verification results of dust suppressant under optimal conditions.

From: Optimization and field application of an eco-friendly molasses-based dust suppressant for open-pit coal mine haul roads

Index

Evaporation rate (g/h)

Failure resistance force (N)

Penetration depth (cm)

Experimental value 1

3.12

136.92

8.4

Experimental value 2

2.69

142.97

8.4

Experimental value 3

2.88

131.66

8.5

Experimental average value

2.90

137.18

8.43

Model prediction value

2.97

138.40

8.22

Relative error

2.36%

0.88%

2.56%