Simulation and animation model to boost mining efficiency and enviro-friendly in multi-pit operations  

作　　者：Tarshizi Ebrahim Sturgul John Ibarra Virginia Taylor Danny 

机构地区：[1]Mining & Metallurgical Engineering Department, University of Nevada Reno [2]School of Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering, University of Adelaide

出　　处：《International Journal of Mining Science and Technology》2015年第4期671-674,共4页矿业科学技术学报（英文版）

摘　　要：A discrete-event system simulation and animation program was developed to enhance the efficiency of a truck-excavator operation and reduce the environmental impact of haulage in an open-cut coal mine with multiple-pit operations. In any mine, a key objective is to have sufficient equipment for production and not to have excess to where it becomes counterproductive. Due to the advent of responsible mining,environmental regulations, and eco-friendly practices, these factors must also be considered in the analysis. Simulation studies can be financially advantageous for both the optimization of existing mine operations and new development phases in a mine. This study is a new approach to use discrete-event system simulation for mine systems, in order to investigate and possibly reduce environmental impact considering mining haulage performance and production target. A hypothetical layout of a surface coal mine with two pit operations was used for the simulation and animation model. The simulation model includes the animation of the operation. Animation is helpful to enhance the benefit of a mine simulation model. GPSS/Hòand Proof Professionalòwere the software used for the investigation.A discrete-event system simulation and animation program was developed to enhance the efficiency of a truck-excavator operation and reduce the environmental impact of haulage in an open-cut coal mine with multiple-pit operations. In any mine, a key objective is to have sufficient equipment for production and not to have excess to where it becomes counterproductive. Due to the advent of responsible mining, environmental regulations, and eco-friendly practices, these factors must also be considered in the analysis. Simulation studies can be financially advantageous for both the optimization of existing mine operations and new development phases in a mine. This study is a new approach to use discrete-event system simulation for mine systems, in order to investigate and possibly reduce environmental impact considering mining haulage performance and production target. A hypothetical layout of a surface coal mine with two pit operations was used for the simulation and animation model. The simulation model includes the animation of the operation. Animation is helpful to enhance the benefit of a mine simulation model. GPSS/H and Proof Professional were the software used for the investigation.

关 键 词：Simulation and animation Multiple-pit mining Equipment efficiency Truck-excavator allocation Environmental impact WEB-based simulation 

分 类 号：TD824[矿业工程—煤矿开采]