Using Flexsim Simulation Models to Assess Coalmine Roadway Development Performance

Authors

Ian Porter, University of WollongongFollow
Dalin CaiFollow
Ernest Y. Baafi, University of WollongongFollow

RIS ID

38741

Publication Details

Porter, I., Cai, D. and Baafi, E. (2011). Using Flexsim Simulation Models to Assess Coalmine Roadway Development Performance. 35th Application of Computers and Operations Research in the Mineral Industry (APCOM) symposium (pp. 689-697). Carlton Victoria: AusIMM.

Abstract

Various enabling technologies and systems have recently been introduced in the mining industry. Such systems include miner-bolters with concurrent cutting and bolting, employment of two shuttle cars, adoption of self drilling bolts and utilisation of continuous haulage or monorail systems. The paper discusses how Flexsim discrete event simulation models were used to assess how these proposed mining systems can best be used to achieve and sustain high roadway development rates of 10 m per operating hour for 20 hi day.

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