Mining Publication: A PC-Based Monitoring System for Mine Hoisting
Original creation date: October 1995
Authors: MJ Beus, FT Duda, TJ Orr
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20034283
In: Mitri HS, ed. Proceedings of the Third Canadian Conference on Computer Applications in the Mineral Industry. October 22-25, 1995, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.: McGill University, 1995; :646-653
The technology to enhance safety and control features for mine shaft hoists is being investigated by researchers at the U.S. Bureau of Mines (USBM). The objective of the research is to prevent injuries and fatalities related to hoist and elevator operations. Monitoring and controlling mine hoisting operations will allow hoist operators, inspectors, and maintenance personnel to increase their awareness of potentially dangerous situations and provide controls for safer operations. Process simulation and visualization software, real-time data sensing, and advanced programming techniques are being applied to this problem. Development of reliable and cost-effective sensors and data acquisition interfaces to monitor hoist loads and detect slack rope conditions is underway. Three-dimensional design software was used to visualize mine hoisting to enhance understanding of hoist operations. Quick Basic and Visual Basic (an object-oriented Windows interface) are being used for acquiring and processing hoisting data. Testing and evaluation of components are underway at USBM testing facilities. The resulting system will allow hoist personnel to assess critical operating parameters, such as hoist position, speed, acceleration, conveyance load, and rope tension.
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20034283
In: Mitri HS, ed. Proceedings of the Third Canadian Conference on Computer Applications in the Mineral Industry. October 22-25, 1995, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.: McGill University, 1995; :646-653
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