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Development of Continuous Radar Level Measurement for Improved Furnace Feed ControlBy Rodney Hundermark
At Anglo American Platinum’s Polokwane Smelter, radar instruments are being used to provide continuous measurement of the concentrate feed level in the six-in-line electric furnace used for smelting o
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Gibraltar Mine SAG Mill Expansion Grinding Ciruit DesignBy R. J. Rotzinger
The Gibraltar Mine and Mill facility were commissioned in 1972 by Gibraltar Mines Ltd utilizing a flowsheet consisting of two stages of crushing followed by a rod mill / ball mill grinding circuit. Du
Jan 1, 2012
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Achieving effective telerobotic control of industrial equipmentBy Derrick Hunter, Pat Feighan, Keith Chrystall, David Wells
"Equipment which may be remotely operated, has some degree of on-board intelligence, and which for periods of time may operate autonomously, is referred to as telerobotic. Recent advances in electroni
Jan 1, 1996
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Geolocation for Underground Coal Mining Applications: Classification of Systems and LimitationsThe ability to track miners and communicate with them while they work in underground coal mines is important during normal daily operations, and critical in emergency conditions. As was evident durin
Feb 23, 2014
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The assessment of the management of health and safety in an organisationBy N T. Byrom
This paper is essentially in two parts. It describes how risk assessment fits into the overall framework of the activities required to control risk effectively within an occupational health and safety
Jan 7, 1996
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Noranda's Bell Allard pastefill plant: commissioning and beyondBy Maureen McGuiness
"The pastefill circuit at the Bell Allard Mine in Matagami, Quebec started up in August 1999. The surface pastefill plant produces a cemented paste which is sent underground by gravity through a verti
Jan 1, 2002
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The choice of rockbreakers at Sherritt's Fox MineBy John G. Kelly
"In 1982 an extensive study was carried out to determine the best means of size reduction for the ore to be hoisted through the borehole hoisting system at Sherritt Gordon's Fox Mine.The study ex
Jan 1, 1986
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Étude des critères de fiabilité des bancs miniers : le cas de la fosse Tiriganiaq au NunavutBy J. Kabuya Mukendi, F. Brunet, J. Hadjigeorgiou, P. Matte, D. Leblanc, M. Grenon
La stabilité des bancs miniers est un élément important de la conception des fosses. Il n’y a pas de consensus sur les critères à utiliser pour évaluer la fiabilité des bancs miniers. Lors de la conce
Jan 1, 2012
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Reservoir Engineering–General - A Simple Method for Correcting Spot Pressure ReadingsBy F. Brons, W. C. Miller
Pressure information for use in material-balance calculations is obtained, where possible, from pressure build-up surveys in shut-in wells. Using proper extrapolation methods, static pressures are obt
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Refractory failure in slagging gasifiersBy J. P. Bennett, K. S. Kwong
Slagging gasifiers are used to produce chemicals and/or electricity from feedstocks such as coal and/or petroleum coke. A gasifier environment includes pressures from 400 to 1000 psi, temperatures fro
Jan 1, 2004
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Maintenace Of Diesel Equipment UndergroundThe successful operation of diesel equipment underground does not entirely depend on selection of robust, reliable, easily maintained machines. Results are also heavily influenced by the following
Jan 1, 1977
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Application of Weldment Fatigue Methods to Conveyor Pulley DesignBy Tim Wolf
The paper "Weld Notch Affects on Pulley and Belt Conveyor Reliability" has done an excellent job of describing theoretical fatigue and fracture mechanics methods used in modern weld design. From this
Jan 1, 1998
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Water Reform, Tradeability and Understanding the Value of Water for Large-Scale Resource ProjectsBy C Fenton
The mining industry is a relatively minor user of water, which has historically been largely soured from private schemes. Frequently mines are often located in areas with limited available water resou
Jan 1, 2003
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Planning Open Stopes: Operating ConstraintsMine planning for ore recovery by open stoping and pillar recovery is becoming more sophisticated, but there are basic operating constraints which must be imposed if this planning is to realise th
Jan 1, 1982
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Mine To Model Reconciliation At The Rosebud MineBy K. D. Allen, M. J. Blattman
The problem of measuring the amount of rock removed during a given time interval is faced by most mining operations. Many methods have been developed with varying degrees of success, dependent upon th
Jan 1, 1999
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Interpreting Strain Measurements From Load Tests In Bored PilesBy Jack Hayes
Vibrating wire strain gages have proven to be a very reliable and effective tool for the measurement of strains associated with the loading of bored piles (drilled shafts). However, when these strains
Jan 1, 2002
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"Radio remote control for mining man to machine"By Carl Verholek
Remote control systems for industrial applications have advanced since the early 20 years, increasing its capabilities by utilizing new electronic technology. This electronic “tool” has benefited many
May 25, 1998
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Advanced Primer DesignsBy Tim A. Beattie, John R. Grant, David L. Kennedy
After many years of research, ICI staff have developed a numerical modelling system for the study of detonator/primer/explosive configurations. Results from this work clearly identified that current p
Jan 1, 1991
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Mathematical Modelling of the Process of Hoisting in Deep MinesBy J. M. Czaplicki
The problems connected with deep mine hoisting and the increasing complexity of this process can be analysed through the application of such mathematical tools as stochastic modelling to study the eff
Jan 1, 1987
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A Rational Approach To Practical Performance Assessment For Rapid Excavation Using Boom-Type Tunnelling MachinesBy Simon T. Johnson
Potential applications for boom tunnelling machines requires reliable assessment of in-situ performance. The majority of existing classification schemes concentrate on the prediction of excavation rat
Jan 1, 1984