Optimization Of Shovel-Dumper Combination In Lignite Mine: A Case Study

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Authors

  • Nirlipta Priyadarshini Nayak
     Asst. Professor, Dept. of PEES, UPES, Dehradun ,IN
  • Suhel Ahmed
     Student, Dept. of PEES, UPES, Dehradun ,IN
  • Ashar Imam
     Student, Dept. of PEES, UPES, Dehradun ,IN

Keywords:

Equipment, idle time, shovel, dumper, optimization.

Abstract

In the open pit mines, to have better productivity the requirement of large equipment is inevitable. Due to the huge investments involved, no mine can afford to have loss in investment then its equipment inefficient work, increased the idle time of equipment. Shovel-dumper combination is the most preferred one in surface mining. Therefore, capacity of shovel and dumper should closely match with each other. In surface mining operations, truck/dumper haulage contributes maximum towards operating costs, accounting for 50 to 60% of the total. To control the same, it is necessary to align the shovel with dumper/truck. Shovel-truck combination is the most sought and effective in small as well as large-scale mines, especially in Indian mines. The optimization of shovel-truck combination is essential in order to increase productivity of mine. Optimization studies aim at eliminating the excess number of shovel or dumper in order to minimize the total cost, incurred. This paper describes shovel and truck operation optimization approaches, done on real time basis. A case study in this regard done in one of the lignite mines of India.

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2022-10-20

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Nayak, N. P., Ahmed, S., & Imam, A. (2022). Optimization Of Shovel-Dumper Combination In Lignite Mine: A Case Study. Journal of Mines, Metals and Fuels, 67(11), 507–508. Retrieved from https://informaticsjournals.co.in/index.php/jmmf/article/view/31666

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Volume 67, Issue 11, November 2019

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