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Surface mining Industry Modelling Objective function Constraints Implementation Extensions Equipment selection for surface mines Christina Burt and Yao-ban Chan MASCOS/The University of Melbourne September 28th, 2009 Equipment selection for surface mines C. Burt and Y. Chan Surface mining Industry Modelling Objective function Constraints Implementation Extensions …

Mine Planning and Equipment Selection (MPES 2015).

Extract from Comment: The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) hosted the 23rd International Symposium on Mine Planning and Equipment Selection (MPES 2015) at the on Convention Centre in Johannesburg from 9 to 11 November 2015. This was the first time that South Africa has hosted the MPES in its 25-year history.

Mine Planning and Equipment Selection

This edited volume includes all papers presented at the 22nd International Conference on Mine Planning and Equipment Selection (MPES), Dresden, Germany, 2013. Mineral Resources are needed for almost all processes of modern life, whilst the mining industry is facing strict requirements regarding efficiency and sustainability. The research papers in this volume deal …

Mine Planning and Equipment Selection 1996

A collection of 125 papers on mine planning and selection of equipment, covering such topics as: design and planning of surface and undergroung mines; planning and equipment selection for difficult mining conditions; equipment selection procedures; and mine and equipment information systems.

Mine Planning and Equipment Selection (MPES) 2010

The 19th International Symposium on Mine Planning and Equipment Selection (MPES 2010) has been recognised as one of the leading forums for promoting international technology transfer, with the main focus on all aspects of mine planning, as well as mining equipment. Some of the topics covered in the proceedings include: advances in surface and underground mine planning …

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MINING EQUIPMENT SELECTION FOR A TYPICAL OPENCAST MINE IN THE WITBANK AREA. Gert Andre Fourie A Project Report Submitted to the Faculty of Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in Engineering. Johannesburg, 193&

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The wrong equipment selection causes low production efficiency and increases the unit cost. So, selecting proper equipment for surface mining must be carefully analysed and the optimum equipment configuration must be determined. There are several techniques for surface mining equipment selection1. These techniques

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Underground mining method selection is a multi-criteria decision-making problem, and the mine planners face the challenges in the selection of the appropriate mining method. The selection of ...

Mine Planning and Equipment Selection

Book Title: Mine Planning and Equipment Selection. Book Subtitle: Proceedings of the 22nd MPES Conference, Dresden, Germany, 14th – 19th October 2013. Editors: Carsten Drebenstedt, Raj Singhal. DOI: https://doi/10.1007/978-3 …

(PDF) Equipment selection for surface mines

In mining operation equipment replacement represents a strategic decision problem. This paper presents an economic replacement time model for mining drill rigs. A total ownership cost minimization model was developed to optimize …

Equipment Selection for Mining: With Case Studies

The book is intended for a broad audience, ranging from mathematicians with an interest in industrial applications to mining engineers who wish to utilize the most accurate, efficient, versatile and robust computational models in order to refine …

Selecting Mineral Processing Equipment for Optimal

In the field of mineral processing, selecting the appropriate equipment is crucial for optimizing efficiency and maximizing profitability. Understanding key factors such as deposit location, service lifespan, mining depth, and geological characteristics plays a pivotal role in this decision-making process. In this blog post, we will delve into these fundamental aspects and …

Equipment Selection for Surface Mining: A Review

This paper describes the ESP in the context of surface mining and discusses related problems and applications within the scope of both the ESP and related problems, and outlines modeling and solution approaches. One of the challenging problems for surface mining operation optimization is choosing the optimal truck and loader fleet. We refer to this problem as the …

Equipment Selection for Mining: With Case Studies

This unique book presents innovative and state-of-the-art computational models for determining the optimal truck–loader selection and allocation strategy for use in large and complex mining operations. The authors provide comprehensive information on the methodology that has been developed over the past 50 years, from the early ad hoc spreadsheet …

Models for Mining Equipment Selection

methods to select equipment for surface mines, these methods are commonly applied to the equipment selection problem in the mining industry. This work uses many assumptions, considerable expert knowledge/experience and relies on heuristic solution methods to achieve a solution. The inability to demonstrate optimality

Equipment Selection for Surface Mining: A Review

In this paper, we describe the ESP in the context of surface mining and discuss related problems and applications. Within the scope of both the ESP and related problems, we …

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Equipment selection in mining engineering is one of the most important decision that is affected the mine design, production planning and economic parameters in open pit mining.

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A review of the data obtained from the mine site was performed to determine the mineral depletion throughout the mine life. Since the assignment of loading equipment to the particular workplace is sought, a catalog of equipment was used to obtain data regarding equipment characteristics, costs and capabilities, among others.

Mine Planning and Equipment Selection (MPES 2015)

JOURNAL COMMENT . Mine Planning and Equipment Selection (MPES 2015) The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) hosted the 23rd International Symposium on Mine Planning and Equipment Selection (MPES 2015) at the on Convention Centre in Johannesburg from 9 to 11 November 2015.This was the first time that South Africa has …

Optimal open pit mining equipment selection using fuzzy …

Keywords: mining equipment selection, open pit, multi criteria decision making (MCDM), analytical hierarchy process (AHP), TOPSIS, Fuzzy set theory Wybór sprzętu górniczego w inżynierii jest ...

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The selection of mining equipment is one of the most important parts for decision-makers, which can affect the mine and the entire planning. Underground mines are usually divided into two categories; hard rock and soft rock, each of which has its equipment according to the type of exploitation method used.

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The problem of equipment selection in a surface mine is complex. Many features, restrictions and criteria need to be considered (Naoum and Haidar 2000). The model must reflect the important …

Equipment Selection for Mining: With Case Studies

Helps readers design a long-term mining schedule that minimizes transportation and other costs; Demonstrates how to select the optimal fleet of trucks and loaders; Presents the truck and loader equipment selection problem in a …

The selection of underground equipment for coal mines

mining differs in both the primary and the secondary ex-traction phases. Although the mining equipment, such as continuous miners and shuttlecars, are the same as for bord-and-pillar mining, this method is viable at greater depths. Yet, it is not as capital-intensive as longwall mining. Selection of Equipment

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Principal factors influencing equipment selection can be grouped into five basic categories: tonnage requirements, ore and waste; topography and property line considerations; ore control requirements; physical characteristics of ore and waste; and climatic considerations. Loading, transporting and ground preparation equipment are largely determined by tonnage …

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The selection of mining equipment is one of the most important parts for decision-makers, which can affect the mine and the entire planning. Underground mines are usually divided into two categories; hard rock and soft rock, each of which has its equipment according to the type of exploitation method used. There are different ways to make decisions and choose …

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In many industries, materials handling represents a significant component of the operational cost, making equipment selection an important challenge to management. To meet this challenge, extensive research has taken place in the mining and construction industries which are heavily dependant on equipment. Yet this research effort has not resulted in an acceptable solution …

Mine Planning and Equipment Selection 2004

Spearheading the promotion of international technology transfer in the fields of mine planning, mining systems design, equipment selection and operation techniques, the International Symposium on Mine Planning and Equipment Selection is recognised by the mining society as a key annual event in highlighting developments within the field. Here in this volume, …

The study of decision making tools for equipment selection in mining

Equipment selection decisions which are the most important stage of short and long term surface mine planning have radically influenced the economic life of any mining scenario. Furthermore, equipment selection is also an complex multi-person, multi-criteria decision problem. This study has been directed to the research of an optimal loading-hauling system to a power station to …

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Underground Equipment Selection - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or view presentation slides online. This document discusses the selection of underground mining equipment. It begins by outlining the basic types of …

Equipment Selection for Surface Mining: A Review

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activity all the factors influencing the selection of mining equipment are tabulated, followed by a review of possible mining methods and an economical appraisal of the various methods and …

Methods for Equipments Selection in Surface Mining ; …

One of the principal costs in mine is related to purchase and application of equipment. Proper fleet selection, in a way that it secures the production needs of a mine as well as minimizes costs of production, is one of the real challenges of mine planners. As such, with the selection of suitable fleet of equipment and their application, could minimize the capital and operational costs ...

Mine Planning and Equipment Selection

Source title: Mine Planning and Equipment Selection: Proceedings of the 22nd MPES Conference, Dresden, Germany, 14th – 19th October 2013 Classifications Library of Congress TA213-215TN260TS1-23 The Physical Object Format hardcover Number of pages 1544 ID Numbers Open Library OL28285778M ISBN 10 3319026771

Equipment Selection for Surface Mining: A Review

One of the challenging problems for surface mining operation optimization is choosing the optimal truck and loader fleet. We refer to this problem as the equipment selection problem (ESP). In this paper, we describe the ESP in the context of surface mining and discuss related problems and applications.

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Mine Planning and Equipment Selection, K.Singhal Balkema, Rotterdam (1988), 535, ISBN: 90 6191 8197 September 1989 · Mining Science and Technology Bryan Denby

Mine Planning and Equipment Selection 2000

Mine Planning and Equipment Selection 2000 . DOI link for Mine Planning and Equipment Selection 2000. Mine Planning and Equipment Selection 2000. Edited By T.N. Michalakopoulos, G.N. Panagiotou. Edition 1st Edition. First Published 2000. eBook Published 25 October 2017. Pub. Location London.

Equipment Selection for Surface Mining Review

Optimal open pit mining equipment selection using fuzzy multiple attribute decision making approach. Archives of Mining Science 54(2) 301–320. Bennett, D. P., C. A. Yano. 2004. A decomposition approach for an equipment …

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Optimal open pit mining equipment selection using fuzzy multiple attribute decision making approach. Archives of Mining Science 54(2) 301–320. Bennett, D. P., C. A. Yano. 2004. A decomposition approach for an equipment …