Surface Mining Equipment Selection

Apr 01, 2014 One of the challenging problems for surface mining operation optimization is choosing the optimal truck and loader fleet. We refer to this problem as the equipment selection problem (ESP). In this paper, we describe the ESP in the context of surface mining

Equipment selection for high selective excavation surface coal mining by H. Aykul*, E. Yalcın†, I.G. Ediz*, D.W. Dixon-Hardy‡, and H. Akcakoca* Synopsis The choice of which mining method to use at many large surface coal mines is often dicated by what machinery is available or what experience the mine management can offer. One of the most

23 Equipment Selection for Mining: with Case Studies. J. Salcedo Cuenca. Download PDF. Download Full PDF Package. This paper. A short summary of this paper. 32 Full PDFs related to this paper. Read Paper. 23 Equipment Selection for Mining: with Case Studies

surface mining operation. The selection of a truck fleet is a significant investment that requires careful consideration. Caterpillar offers a wide range of mechanical drive mining trucks that deliver what mining customers demand: physical availability, optimized payload, fuel efficiency, operator comfort, enhanced serviceability and

UNESCO – EOLSS SAMPLE CHAPTERS CIVIL ENGINEERING – Vol. II - Surface Mining Methods and Equipment - J. Yamatomi and S. Okubo Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS) Figure 2. Change in production and productivity of US coal mines The higher productivity for open pit mining equipment also lowers costs

Draglines, generally used in surface coal mines, prove to be a successful mining method with distinct capital and operating cost benefits. DECLARATION I declare that this project report entitled Mining Equipment Selection for a Typical Opencast Mine in the Withank Area is my own work, except to the extent indicated in the acknowledgement and

system for surface mining equipment selection by means of the Level 5 expert system shell. The expert system consists of four steps, which specify the purpose of the equipment selection and data entry, and assign relative importance (weight) to the factors and list of results. In the first step, the system selects the equipment by consulting

equipment selection, equipment productivity estimation, workforce roster and personnel planning. Capital and operating cost estimation for the selected fleet also needs to be analysed. This chapter details factors to be considered when preparing a surface mining cost estimate. The final

The purpose of this paper is to develop performance criteria for fleet selection in surface mining of natural peat as a raw material for factory-made local fuel. Proper fleet selection, in a way that it secures the production needs of a mine as well as minimizes costs

Large Cat Mining Trucks set the standard for the industry in hauling. Mining Trucks – Mechanical Drive Moving high volumes of material at the lowest possible cost is the goal of every surface mining operation. The selection of a truck fleet is a significant investment that requires careful consideration

In surface mining, equipment selection problem involves choosing a fleet of trucks and loaders that have the capacity to move the materials specified in the mine plan within a stipulated period. The optimization problem is to select these fleets in such a way that the overall cost of

As far as possible, at or near every site where mining is regularly carried out, there should be: • A clearly marked storage facility for first-aid equipment. • Somewhere to store safety and personal protection equipment. • Secure storage for explosives and shot-firing equipment. • Somewhere to store mining tools and equipment

2. Equipment Selection in Surface Mining 2.1. Selecting Fleet Type For ore transportation at a surface mine, different fleets can be used. Shovel- truck and loader- truck are mostly utilized fleets, however; with respect to existing circumstances at the mine, equipments like dragline; bucket wheel excavator; in-pit crusher; and conveyer too could

Methods for Equipments Selection in Surface Mining ; review. One of the principal costs in mine is related to purchase and application of equipment. Proper fleet selection, in a way that it secures the production needs of a mine as well as minimizes costs of production, is one of the real challenges of mine

In surface mining applications, the ESP addresses the selection of equipment to extract and haul mined material, including both waste and ore, over the lifetime of the mining pit. In this paper, we focus specifically on the truck and loader equipment selection problem for surface mines

The problem of equipment selection in a surface mine is complex. Many features, restrictions and criteria need to be considered (Naoum and Haidar 2000). The model must reflect the important constraints of the mining operations to a level that is acceptable and used by mining engineers. Martin consultants (Martin et al. 1982) list the selection considerations for a truck as follows:

The following stationary equipment and structures are common to most surface mining operations: Conveyor systems; Feeders, bins, and hoppers; Crushers and screens; Classifiers; Water reclamation systems; Buildings and other structures; See images of stationary equipment