Download or read book Applications of Simulation and Optimization Techniques in Optimizing Room and Pillar Mining Systems written by Angelina Konadu Anani and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The goal of this research was to apply simulation and optimization techniques in solving mine design and production sequencing problems in room and pillar mines (R&P). The specific objectives were to: (1) apply Discrete Event Simulation (DES) to determine the optimal width of coal R&P panels under specific mining conditions; (2) investigate if the shuttle car fleet size used to mine a particular panel width is optimal in different segments of the panel; (3) test the hypothesis that binary integer linear programming (BILP) can be used to account for mining risk in R&P long range mine production sequencing; and (4) test the hypothesis that heuristic pre-processing can be used to increase the computational efficiency of branch and cut solutions to the BILP problem of R&P mine sequencing. A DES model of an existing R&P mine was built, that is capable of evaluating the effect of variable panel width on the unit cost and productivity of the mining system. For the system and operating conditions evaluated, the result showed that a 17-entry panel is optimal. The result also showed that, for the 17-entry panel studied, four shuttle cars per continuous miner is optimal for 80% of the defined mining segments with three shuttle cars optimal for the other 20%. The research successfully incorporated risk management into the R&P production sequencing problem, modeling the problem as BILP with block aggregation to minimize computational complexity. Three pre-processing algorithms based on generating problem-specific cutting planes were developed and used to investigate whether heuristic pre-processing can increase computational efficiency. Although, in some instances, the implemented pre-processing algorithms improved computational efficiency, the overall computational times were higher due to the high cost of generating the cutting planes"--Abstract, page iii.
Download or read book Design Optimization in Underground Coal Systems LHDSIM a load haul dump simulator for room and pillar mining systems written by and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Proceedings of the 27th International Symposium on Mine Planning and Equipment Selection MPES 2018 written by Eleonora Widzyk-Capehart and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-02-21 with total page 569 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This proceedings book presents research papers discussing the latest developments and findings in the fields of mining, machinery, automation and environmental protection. It includes contributions from authors from over 20 countries, with backgrounds in computer science, mining engineering, technology and management, and hailing from the government, industry and academia. It is of interest to scientists, engineers, consultants and government staff who are responsible for the development and implementation of innovative approaches, techniques and technologies in the mineral industries. Covering the latest advances in fundamental research, it also appeals to academic researchers.
Download or read book Optimization Techniques and their Applications to Mine Systems written by Amit Kumar Gorai and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2022-09-30 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes the fundamental and theoretical concepts of optimization algorithms in a systematic manner, along with their potential applications and implementation strategies in mining engineering. It explains basics of systems engineering, linear programming, and integer linear programming, transportation and assignment algorithms, network analysis, dynamic programming, queuing theory and their applications to mine systems. Reliability analysis of mine systems, inventory management in mines, and applications of non-linear optimization in mines are discussed as well. All the optimization algorithms are explained with suitable examples and numerical problems in each of the chapters. Features include: • Integrates operations research, reliability, and novel computerized technologies in single volume, with a modern vision of continuous improvement of mining systems. • Systematically reviews optimization methods and algorithms applied to mining systems including reliability analysis. • Gives out software-based solutions such as MATLAB®, AMPL, LINDO for the optimization problems. • All discussed algorithms are supported by examples in each chapter. • Includes case studies for performance improvement of the mine systems. This book is aimed primarily at professionals, graduate students, and researchers in mining engineering.
Download or read book Design Optimization in Underground Coal Systems written by J. Richard Lucas and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this research effort is to construct a Strata Simulator that will represent the strata behavior over the seam and face area. Included in the simulator will be the effects of the longwall support. The purpose of the simulator is to systematically vary the mining and support parameters, such as rate of mining, support resistances, and profiles to achieve optimum strata control. Simulator input will comprise the physical description of the seam and surrounding strata, the geometry of the proposed layout, and the limits and characteristics of the support. Empirical relationships will be drawn from underground measurements of such data as roof deflection, support loads, and mining rates for each of the mines studies. Such approaches as the finite-element analysis will be used to modify the empirical equations developed to produce generalized relationships for the computer simulator. An alternative to conventional pillar design in room and pillar mining is the yield-pillar concept which makes it possible to raise the extraction ratio in room-and-pillar mines at great depths. At present, field data concerning yield pillars are scarce, and therefore, empirically-based design models cannot be used with confidence. Part of this research effort offers a theoretical method of yield-pillar design based on a non-linear, three-dimensioned, finite-element analysis to determine the stability of mine-panel pillars. A modification of the obliquely-installed roof bolts, the roof-truss, utilizes the concept of post-stressing so that a beneficial support effect is imposed, and it becomes very effective in preventing roof falls which could not be controlled by other means.It has not been used extensively, however, again due to the lack of design criteria and to drilling-equipment difficulties. Widespread use of the roof-truss will require that design criteria be developed.
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Download or read book Ore Reserve Estimation and Strategic Mine Planning written by Roussos Dimitrakopoulos and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-11-15 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mining business faces continual risks in producing metals and raw materials under fluctuating market demand. At the same time, the greatest uncertainty driving the risk and profitability of mining investments is the geological variability of mineral deposits. This supply uncertainty affects the prediction of economic value from the initial valuation of a mining project through mine planning, design and production scheduling. This book is the first of its kind, presenting state-of-the-art stochastic simulation and optimization techniques and step-by-step case studies. Quantification of geological uncertainty through new efficient conditional simulation techniques for large deposits, integration of uncertainty to stochastic optimization formulations for design and production scheduling and the concurrent management of risk are shown to create flexibility, options and oportunities, increase asset value, cashflows and return on investment. New approaches introduced include resource/reserve risk quantification, cost-effective drilling programs, pit design and long-term production scheduling optimization with simulated orebodies, ore reserve classification, geologic risk discounting, waste managing and demand driven scheduling, risk assessment in meeting project production schedules ahead of mining, risk based optimal stope design, options valuation when mining. Applications include commodities such as gold, copper, nickel, iron ore, coal and diamonds.
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Download or read book KWIC Index of Rock Mechanics Literature written by J P Jenkins and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2016-06-03 with total page 744 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: KWIC Index of Rock Mechanics Literature, Part 2: 1969-1976 is an index of subjects in rock mechanics. The KWIC (keyword-in-context) index is produced by cyclic permutation of significant words in the title of the publication. The text covers materials in rock mechanics and geomechanics published around the 70s. The book will be of great use to students, researchers, and practitioners of geological sciences.
Download or read book Quarterly Bulletin of the Canadian Mining Institute written by Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 768 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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