NIOSHTIC-2 No. 10005554


Controlling a Thin-Seam Miner 500 Feet from the Face

1986

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This report summarizes work sponsored by the Bureau of Mines in the development of a remote operating system (ROS) for controlling a thin-seam continuous miner (TSCM) 500 feet or more distant from the extraction face. Details are provided on ROS subsystems including the continuous miner, video equipment, controls and displays , the electronic control system, and the operator station.

Author(s):Kwitowski-AJ, Schiffbauer-WH, Mayercheck-WD
Reference:Proceedings of the 8th West Virginia University International Mining and Electrotech Conference, Morgantown West Virginia, 7/30- 8/1/86. Morgantown, WV: University of West Virginia, 1986 Jul; :80-85

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