Future technology issues in underground coal mining
Conference
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OSTI ID:349149
The technology requirements of today`s underground coal mining industry are rapidly evolving. Price and quality competition are driving productivity, reliability, and machine control development initiatives. In addition, a changing coal mix is being induced by phased implementation of the Clean Air Act and the deregulation of electricity generation. This altered coal mix, in conjunction with natural reserve depletion, is causing new design requirements for mining machinery. Finally, change management in the introduction of new technology in underground coal mines requires special considerations. Because of these factors, significant changes in mining equipment technology will result in the near future. This paper will consider what the current driving requirements of the coal industry are and why they exist. It will review how technology may provide for these requirements and the challenges facing coal operators who want to benefit from using new technology. Issues will focus on those relating to underground coal production and in particular the longwall method of coal mining.
- OSTI ID:
- 349149
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-980985--; ISBN 1-890977-15-2
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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