Three-dimensional CFD modeling approach to approximate air pollution conditions in high-latitude open-pit mines

2015 ◽  
pp. 741-753 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Bhowmick ◽  
S. Bandopadhyay ◽  
T. Ghosh
Keyword(s):  
Air Pollution ◽  
High Latitude ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Open Pit ◽  
Cfd Modeling ◽  
Open Pit Mines ◽  
Modeling Approach

scholarly journals Detecting drainage pitfalls in open-pit mines and haul roads using UAV-photogrammetry

DYNA ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 88 (216) ◽  
pp. 190-195
Author(s):  
Felipe Dille Benevenuti ◽  
Rodrigo De Lemos Peroni
Keyword(s):  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Open Pit ◽  
Road Maintenance ◽  
Open Pit Mines ◽  
Cycle Times ◽  
Course Material ◽  
Aerial Vehicle ◽  
Haul Road ◽  
Elevation Model

Open-pit mines generally have operational problems such as puddling and inappropriate water flow over haul roads, particularly if located in areas with high rainfall indices. These situations increase truck cycle times, promote rapid deterioration of haul-road wearing-course material, reduce productivity due to downtime and increase road maintenance. In addition, operational costs are raised as the frequency of truck maintenance and tire failures also increase. The use of a high-resolution three-dimensional elevation model, created based on Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) photogrammetry, has been shown to be an effective technique to detect anomalies in a fast and precise way. With the proposed approach, it is possible to diagnose haul-road conditions after rainfall or to anticipate the potential occurrence of such anomalies before they become a greater problem. This diagnosis can then be used to prioritize maintenance activities in open-pit mines. To describe the methodology, a case study is presented demonstrating and validating the results obtained.

A Modeling Approach to Study the Fluid-Dynamic Forces Acting on the Spool of a Flow Control Valve

2016 ◽  
Vol 139 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emma Frosina ◽  
Adolfo Senatore ◽  
Dario Buono ◽  
Kim A. Stelson
Keyword(s):  
Flow Control ◽  
Fluid Dynamic ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Control Valve ◽  
Maximum Error ◽  
Cfd Modeling ◽  
Flow Control Valve ◽  
Pressure Force ◽  
Modeling Approach ◽  
Balance Of Forces

This paper introduces an approach to study a valve's internal fluid dynamics. During operation, the flow causes forces on the spool. These forces must be correctly balanced. Since these forces cannot be measured, a three-dimensional (3D) computational fluid dynamic (CFD) modeling approach is needed. A case study has been undertaken to verify the approach on a two-way pressure compensated flow control valve. Since forces vary during operation, the analysis must be transient. From the initial zero spool position, the flow goes through the valve causing a spool shift inside the valve's housing until the spool stops at its final position. Forces depend on the spring reaction, the inlet pressure force, the pressure force of the fluid inside the spool, and the spring holder volumes, and the balance of forces influences the outlet flow rate at the final spool position. First, the initial case geometry was modeled, prototyped, and tested, and this geometry was studied to verify the model accuracy compared to experimental data. The comparison shows good agreement with a maximum error of 3%. With the same approach, several other geometries were designed, but only the best geometry was prototyped and tested. The model was adopted to make several analyses of velocity contouring, streamlines trends, and pressure distribution in the fluid volume. The modeled and tested results achieved the expected performance confirming the effectiveness of the methodology.

Management and engineering solutions to improve stripping equipment efficiency in Chernogorksy open pit mine

2018 ◽  
pp. 36-48
Author(s):  
G. N. Shapovalenko ◽  
S. N. Radionov ◽  
V. V. Gorbunov ◽  
V. A. Khazhiev ◽  
V. Yu. Zalyadnov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Open Pit Mine ◽  
Open Pit ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
Open Pit Mines ◽  
Blasting Operation ◽  
Internal Dump ◽  
Mining Conditions ◽  
Mining Front ◽  
Comparison Of Equipment

Chernogosky open pit mine integrates truck-and-shovel system of mining with overburden rehandling to internal dump with a set of walking excavators for rehandling of overburden to mined-out area of the pit. It is possible to improve efficiency of stripping in the conditions of Chernogorsky OPM by reducing percentage of stripping with more expensive handling system. The relevant research and solutions to this effect are presented in this article. Comparative characterization of mining conditions and parameters of mining systems applied is given for open pit mines Chernogorsky, Turnui, Nazarovsky, Vostochno-Beisky and Izykh. The comparative analysis points at the need to account for difficulty of mining and process sites in comparison of equipment productivity. High concentration of mining machines, which is conditioned by narrow mining front and simultaneous operation of five faces, as well as blasting operation implemented every 1-2 days, are recognized as the main constraints of excavator capacity in mining with direct dumping in Chernogorsky open pit mine. The management and engineering solutions implemented in the mine and resulted in higher efficiency of draglines are described.

MECHANICAL/HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING IN RECLAMATION OF OPEN PIT MINES

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 59-64
Author(s):  
P.A. Prokhorov ◽  
◽  
Val.V. Sencus ◽  
A.L. Mansurov ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hydraulic Engineering ◽  
Open Pit ◽  
Open Pit Mines

Hydraulic excavators in coal-rich zones of open pit mines in Kuzbass: Experience and prospects

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 152-160
Author(s):  
L.I. Kantovich ◽  
◽  
O.I. Litvin ◽  
A.A. Khoreshok ◽  
E.A. Tyuleneva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Open Pit ◽  
Open Pit Mines ◽  
Hydraulic Excavators
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