Technology Roadmap for Coal Sector

Technology Roadmap to Coal Sector Page 10 3. Opencast Coal Mining Technologies Present Technologies 3.1 Cyclic Mining 3.1.1 Shovel Dumper: It is the most sought-after technology in opencast mining due to its inherent flexibility of operationIt also offers flexibility for easy transition to any other technology or equipment configuration.

Dynamic simulation of an opencast coal mine: a case study

The accident analysis of mobile mine machinery in Indian opencast coal

 — The novel finding of this analysis is that large machines with state-of-the-art safety system did not reduce the fatal accidents in Indian opencast coal mines. This paper presents the analysis of large mining machinery related accidents in Indian opencast coal mines. The trends of coal production, share of mining methods in production, machinery …

Performance Analysis of Heavy Earth Moving Machineries (HEMM…

PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF HEAVY EARTH MOVING MACHINERIES (HEMM) IN OPENCAST COAL MINES A THESIS SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR IN TECHNOLOGY IN MINING ENGINEERING BY SHAKTI NAMATA 111MN0396 DEPARTMENT OF MINING …

(PDF) Selection of opencast mining equipment by …

 — The aim of this study is to present hazard classifications of location, type, and causes of accidents in Turkish coal-extracting industries using Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP).

In-cabin Particulate Matter Exposure of Heavy Earth Moving Machinery …

 — As a part of their occupation, the operators of heavy earth moving machineries (HEMM) working in opencast mines are exposed to several air pollutants, prominent one being the airborne particulate matter. The paper presents the findings from a study that was aimed at investigating the particulate matter exposure of heavy earth …

Opencast Mining (Quarrying): Methods, Advantages

Opencast mining is also known as open-put mining, open-cut mining, surface mining and also as strip mining, the later term being commonly used in the U.S.A. for opencast …

Ultimate Guide to Mining Tools & Equipment

Mining PPE—equipment that miners use to stay safe while working. Surface mining equipment—all the tools and mining machines used for surface mining. Underground mining equipment—all the tools and …

An Investigation into Statistical Correlations Between Coal …

 — Surface miner, a coal cutting machine, has broad application in Indian opencast coal mines. The relationship between the coal production and the input provided for the same defines the productivity of the surface miner. Machine shift-time, pick consumption and diesel consumption are identified as the key productivity indicators of …

A REVIEW ON EXISTING OPENCAST COAL MINING …

Fig. 2. Open cut coal mining equipment used in Australia [13] 2. ABOVE GROUND / OPEN CUT COAL MINING ALTERNATIVES The present paper is focused primarily on the surface, or open cut or opencast methods commonly used in coal mining within Australia, with an emphasis on what conditions would best suit a particular method.

open cast mining equipment

fields of mining and handling of coal, ore and other minerals, as well as removal, transport and dumping of overburden. Our machines and systems have proved to be reliable in mining hard minerals, even under extreme operating conditions. oPEn caSt MInInG EquIPMEnt The extensive know-how of our highly qualified engi-

(PDF) Underground and Opencast Coal Mining Methods in …

 — Coal Production from opencast mines in India (FY 1998-99 to 2016-17) Source: Coal Directory of India, FY 1998-99 to 2016-17 Output Per Man Shift (OMS) of UG and OC mining methods under CIL.

Design of an Effective Illumination System for an …

kms and mineable coal reserves of 57.5 million tons. The annual coal production is 2.5 million tonnes and average coal production is 10,300 tons per day. Total OB pro-duced is 82.4 Mm3 which gives a stripping ratio of 1:1.43. Faces advance almost parallel to the strike. Final pit slope was maintained at 45 . Machinery used for

Discomfort survey of dumper operators exposed to whole …

 — Exposure to whole-body vibration (WBV) can lead to pain and discomfort of the heavy earthmoving machinery operators. In this paper, WBV measurement of 110 dumper operators has been conducted in three opencast coal mines, followed by a discomfort survey.

Hazard identification and risk assessment of opencast …

insucient equipment, inadequate personal protective gear, environmental and haulage risks, and noncompliance with regulations. Zhang et al. (2014) used the fault tree analysis ... Underground and opencast coal mines are susceptible to various hazards, including safety hazards that can aect all groups of workers equally. These hazards may

British Opencast Coal: A Photographic History 1942-1985

 — British Opencast Coal is an illustrated history of coal mining by surface methods from 1942 to 1985. Written by Keith Haddock, a leading authority on the subject, this book details the origins of the industry and documents the types of earthmoving machines employed during the first 40 years. The book highlights the importance of …

NOISE MODELLING AND NOISE MAPPING IN MECHANIZED OPENCAST COAL …

 — Increased mechanization has generated noise and vibration problems in opencast mines. Noise isgenerated by every activity or machinery present in the mines.

Friends of St. Aidans BE 1150 Walking Dragline

The Friends of St Aidans care for 'Oddball', a Bucyrus Erie BE 1150 Walking Dragline Excavator, which was used in opencast/surface coal mining. This giant machine is preserved on the site where it last worked at Swillington, Leeds. Public Open Days throughout the year.

Analysis of Accidents Due to Slope Failure in Indian Opencast Coal …

 — An accident due to dump slope failure in Indian opencast coal mine, in which a giant debris flow occurred during routine mining operation is analysed, to identify the gaps in the learning system and the thrust on improving safety by analysing accidents using root cause analysis techniques and to improve the stability of the dump. Opencast mining …

Online coal dust suppression system for opencast coal mines

 — Coal is the major source of power in India and world over. Coal mining is an essential industry which has a major role in the economic development of the country. Most major mining activities contribute directly or indirectly to air pollution. Coal dust is a major air pollutant which affects the personal working in the mines and also people residing in …

ab0cd Sub-sectoral Environmental and Social Guidelines: …

Large vehicles and moving equipment are core to the operation of a opencast mine. Accidents with vehicles colliding with people are a common occurrence both within the perimeter of the mine and on access roads. Fire & Explosion • The storage and use of explosives creates a safety liability and risk. • Spontaneous combustion of coal stockpiles

Life cycle assessment of opencast coal mine production: a

 — China has the largest coal production in the world due to abundant resource requirements for economic development. In recent years, the proportion of opencast coal mine production has increased significantly in China. Opencast coal mining can lead to a large number of environmental problems, including air pollution, water pollution, and …

DGMS Circular

Approval of dust suppression/preventon devices fitted in drilling and boring equipment used in coal mines under regulation 123(6)(b)(ii) of Coal Mines Regulations 1957 (4.49 ) ... Standards of illumination in opencast coal mines (211 KB) Amendment in the Mines Rules, 1955 vis-a'-vis promulgation of "Ease of compliance to maintain registers ...

Deadly pollution by Hwange coal mines exposed

 — Reckless coal mining activities around the Hwange area have led to irreversible damage to the environment and serious pollution of major water sources, investigations have revealed. ... Studies have shown that exposure to dust and diesel fumes from heavy machinery on opencast coal mines can cause ill health in near-by …

NOISE MODELLING AND NOISE MAPPING IN …

Increased mechanization has generated noise and vibration problems in opencast mines. Noise is generated by every activity or machinery present in the mines. Artificial Neural Network (ANN) and Adaptive Network-based Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) was applied to predict machinery noise in a mechanized opencast coal mine.

OPENCAST COAL

OPENCAST COAL The continued fall in the output of coal from deep, or underground, mining in a period of growing demand for war purposes, both internal ... centre of the cut and digs down to the next leaf of coal and at the same time the machine also digs the rehandle material from the upper cut. The dragline is used in this system for removing ...

Coal: opencast coal mining statistics 2007

 — Re: Coal: opencast coal mining statistics 2007 Post by martyn williams » Sat Aug 30, 2008 10:26 pm The way things are going we will be burning coal amd log for our heating.Thanks toThatcher, we are firmly grabbed by the short and curlies by the suppliers of our gas and electricity.

British Opencast Coal: a photographic history …

The photo below shows tractors and LeTourneau scrapers at Tarmac's Garden Lodge opencast site near Chirk in North Wales in 1946. The machines include 7M and 3T series D7s and 1H and ...

OPENCAST COAL MINING AT LARGE DEPTH IN …

 — The Coal vision 2025 of India estimates that the total domestic coal production is projected to increase to 1086 MT in 2025, of which the opencast production will be 902 MT (83%).

Mass Production Technologies for Underground Coal …

 — The Outputs per Man Shift (OMS) achieved in opencast coal mines are in the range of 10–12 as opposed to very low OMS in the range of 0.70–1.3 in underground coal mines. A majority of coal mines use conventional mining methods of cyclic development and depillaring using SDL/LHD technologies.

The accident analysis of mobile mine machinery in Indian opencast coal

 — This paper presents the analysis of large mining machinery related accidents in Indian opencast coal mines. The trends of coal production, share of mining methods in production, machinery ...

Opencast Mining (Quarrying): Methods, Advantages & Disadvantages

Opencast mining is also known as open-put mining, open-cut mining, surface mining and also as strip mining, the later term being commonly used in the U.S.A. for opencast mining of coal. The overburden and the mineral, coal, are excavated in long strips of a few metres thickness and hence the operations are termed strip mining.

Opencast Mining

The open pit or open cast mining method is the obvious choice for a property with a wide area of mineralization exposed or existing close to the surface and continuing to greater …