This paper investigates the application of process mining methodology on the processes of a mobile asset in mining operations as a means of identifying opportunities to improve the operational efficiency of such. Industry 4.0 concepts with related extensive digitalization of industrial processes enable the acquisition of a huge amount of data that …
In this study, we assessed the environmental impact of the remanufacturing of mining machinery components, by analyzing commonly used parts in a machine setup. No previous studies have conducted a detailed environmental impact assessment of any manufacturing processes for new or remanufactured components used in mining …
Detection. Coal Mine Machinery (2009) [4] Jia, Y., Cheng, L., Yu, G.: Digital image measurement of specimen deformation based on CCD cameras & Image J software: An application to human pelvic biomechanics. Information Optics and Photonics Technologies II (2007) [5] Zhou, X., Chang, J.: Research Survey of Digital Image Processing …
Chromite mining activities are indispensable for production of goods and services. Sukinda is a major mining site of Odisha, India, polluted by chromium, which is highly toxic in its hexavalent form. The Sukinda valley is a rich source of chromites, amounting to almost 95% of Cr available in India, and is the fourth most polluted site …
With thousands of projects performed on over four continents, and hundreds of thousands of man hours worked, Mine Machinery has kept Lost Time Incidents, and Reportable Injuries at ZERO. Find out how a meticulously planned project, can make all the difference in the elimination of workplace injuries, reduced property damage claims, on-time or ...
In the mining context, OEE was used to measure the effectiveness of mining equipment such as draglines, shovels, underground borer, pillars, and trucks [7][8][9][10] 38]. OEE applications …
Equipment Damage. Flyrock can cause damage to machinery, vehicles, and equipment present near the blast site. The impact of these projectiles can result in significant downtime, repair costs, and potential delays in mining or quarrying operations. ... with the intention of eventually producing a measuring tool for future flyrock research, s.l ...
In the annual publication of the World Mining Data, 65 mineral commodities are produced from 168 countries. This data are statistically summarized and evaluated by World Mining Data [20].The world production of iron and ferrous alloy metals in metric Tons, for five years are given in Table 1.The world production of non-ferrous metals in …
The study showed that 86% of the injuries and 90% of fatalities had the involvement of mining equipment/machinery, the equipment that dominated was …
This article focuses on the abovementioned main production links and describes the latest progress in intelligent technology research. Section 2.1 mainly describes the intelligent sensing of borehole lithology and intelligent drilling rig control technology in tunnel excavation drilling and production drilling; Section 2.2 combines the …
Henan Hongji Mine Machinery Co., Ltd. is the import and export enterprise, mainly providing "whole mining beneficiation equipment system and service", and is a large-scale joint stock enterprise integrating R&D, …
The demand for minerals is increasing unceasingly throughout the world. In order to meet the demand, underground mines are operated at greater depths using high capacity machinery [1, 2].Increasing mining depth and upgrading of mine mechanization are the prime causes of heat hazard, which is a major concern in deep underground …
1. Introduction. The mining sector critically influences various national economies. For instance, in Australia, the sector represents around 10.4% of the national GDP, and in South Africa, it accounts for nearly 8.7% (Constable, 2020; Baxter, 2021).Mining operations across the globe vary in their nature, types of minerals …
Impact and Mechanism of Mine Damage to the Environment. •. Prediction of life-cycle for the leaching operation of mine waste material. •. Recovery of Mineral and Energy Resources from Mine …
In this paper, we introduce a methodology to optimise mining equipment operation in terms of the conflicting concerns of productivity and availability. We also introduce the concept of damage points and equipment dutymeters. These provide the mine management with tools to monitor the success of such optimisation. Since we …
What are the differences between a damage report and an incident report? Employers write a damage report to document any damages in the equipment or facility that might cause a hazard to the …
Kazakhstan, a resource-rich country in Central Asia, has adopted a scientific approach to mitigating the environmental damage caused by mine tailings. The Sustainable Kazakhstan Research Institute (SKRI) has developed a technology for creating a vegetative barrier to capture harmful particles from the air ("phytocapture") near mining ...
In this study, we assessed the environmental impact of the remanufacturing of mining machinery components, by analyzing commonly used parts in a machine setup. No previous studies have …
Electric equipment, with its low energy costs, reduced maintenance overheads, and zero-emission capabilities, offers a promising alternative. Its advantages are particularly pronounced in plateau ...
GlobalData's extensive mine-site research and equipment models have been used to build a complete view of mobile mining equipment populations globally for trucks, loaders, graders, dozers, excavators and shovels. ... One of the most significant forms of environmental damage at the project is the loss of topsoil and the resulting …
The SLR examined research trends in mining accidents issues between 2015 and 2019 and successfully developed four main themes. These consist of the main …
Construction projects in urban and other congested environments frequently require deep excavations and/or the use of heavy vibrating equipment in close proximity to existing structures. These activities require careful planning and engineering in order to prevent damage to nearby buildings and structures.
Effective Cleaning and Proper Storage of Mining Machinery & Equipment. Cleaning and storage are essential aspects of mining equipment maintenance as they prevent corrosion, minimise damage, and extend equipment lifespan. Regular cleaning removes contaminants and prevents corrosion caused by harsh environments.
Useful strategies to reduce mining equipment fires and injuries, guidelines to improve electrical safety in the mining industry, and human-factor-related tips for …
equipment to replace existing ones or designing a new project. It is known that, in the mining context, increased equipment speeds (combined with larger sizes of machinery) have increased the chance of striking on-foot workers [33]. The risks associated with heavy machinery are influenced by the working environment,
The results of the present bibliographic research point in the same sense of the studies carried out previously in 1999 and 2010 [20, 21], i.e., there was no significant evolution since then in risk assessment and management of accidents methods at OPMI.Most of the existing risk assessment methodologies present a specific objective …
The idea for this research project originated with the observation that the damage to agricultural machinery from anti-personnel mines is no greater than the damage occurring from normal farming accidents when machines collide with stumps, rocks etc. Modified commercial tractors with back-hoe and bucket excavators have been
with the use of mining equipment [67], natural phenomena [13], mining operations [1], work ... ecological damage; Illness. 5.1. Mechanical ... This paper is the fi rst part of a research project ...
Huntly and Willowdale: a comprehensive reforestation scheme Alcoa's Huntly and Willowdale mines in Western Australia produce 34 million tonnes (Mt) of bauxite per year, almost half of the 74Mt produced in Australia in 2011. The scale of the operations led to considerable deforestation since the mines began operation in 1963, and Alcoa …
In this study, the performance of the underground mining machinery known as load haul dumper (LHD) has been estimated with reliability analysis. The best-fit …
research outcomes show that the proposed approach has the potential to increase the benefit obtained from the mining equipment and can be used in mining operations. Keywords Equipment reliability Inspection interval Virtual age General renewal process Preventive maintenance (PM) Corrective maintenance (CM) Mining industry Introduction
the observed damage. ... development o f priority research areas", project . number 13/030/BK-19/0052. ... and principles have been applied to the design of underground coal mining equipment, (2 ...