Revamp of Diesel LHD to Battery LHD for Minimising Operational Cost in Underground Metal Mines

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Authors

  • Vijaya Raghavan
     Department of Mining Engineering, Dr. T. Thimmaiah Institute of Technology, K.G.F, Robertsonpet - 563120, Karnataka ,IN

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18311/jmmf/2023/41752

Keywords:

Battery LHD, Cost, Diesel LHD, Productivity, Underground Mines Optimization.

Abstract

In underground mines, haulage vehicles are routinely employed to move ore from subterranean loading stations to the surface. It's occasionally possible for descending empty cars to stop in a passing lane and wait for moving, heavier vehicles to pass. This is how traffic moves downhill. The number and placement of passing bays affect the haulage productivity of a mine. The operational expenses of the battery LHD and the diesel LHD have been contrasted in terms of gases released, diesel costs, and charging costs. According to our data, using a rechargeable LHD can cut operational costs by 90%.

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Published

2023-12-30

How to Cite

Raghavan, V. (2023). Revamp of Diesel LHD to Battery LHD for Minimising Operational Cost in Underground Metal Mines. Journal of Mines, Metals and Fuels, 71(12), 2678–2684. https://doi.org/10.18311/jmmf/2023/41752

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Volume 71, Issue 12, December 2023

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