The equipment selection process for an underground mine design plan has an extremely wide scope as there are a myriad of parameters to consider when incorporating mobile and stationary equipment in hard or soft rock mining applications.
Underground mining equipment selection.
Principal course topics include the following.
The deeper the mine however the greater the risk.
This article primarily focuses on the initial selection of mobile equipment in hard rock mining operations.
For example if the ore is very high grade or carries a high price then a higher cost method can be used.
Equipment selection is based upon mining method and related production performance and cost requirements.
Mining method selection is based upon physical geological economical and environmental conditions and constraints.
Safety challenges in underground mines.
Introductions to underground mining methods equipment and basic requirements.
Underground mining requires that any electrical system meet mine safety and health administration guidelines msha 2000 for safe operation in potentially hazardous areas where ignition of methane air or coal dust is a safety concern.
Though different techniques are used to extract base metals precious metals nonmetallic minerals diamonds and coal the hazards do not differ that much.
Basic types of mining equipment and associated pws selection criteria.