Computer-based monitoring and remote control of a new highwall mining system

Journal Article · Sat Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1989 · IEEE (Institue of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Transactions on Industry Applications; (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/28.31248· OSTI ID:5407913

Kwitowski, A J; Lewis, W H; Mayercheck, W D ^[1]; Leigh, M C ^[2]

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1. Bureau of Mines, Pittsburgh, PA (USA)
2. Boeing Services International, P.O. Box 10838, Pittsburgh, PA (US)

The Bureau of Mines and a cooperator have developed a new highwall mining system (HMS) for coal extraction in unreclaimed and active contour strip mines. The system is comprised of a computer-based remotely controlled (CBRC) thin-seam continuous miner (TSCM), a multiple-unit continuous haulage (MUCH) system, and other support equipment located on the highwall bench. The mining process is controlled remotely by a single operator from a protected, ergonomically designed workstation. The HMS offers safe economical mining of unreclaimed coal resources. It has the potential to be competitive with other highwall coal extraction techniques, with a productivity goal of 22 ton/man hour. Surface tests of the miner and haulage systems were completed. Specific results from these tests are presented.

• OSTI ID: 5407913
• Journal Information: IEEE (Institue of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Transactions on Industry Applications; (USA), Journal Name: IEEE (Institue of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Transactions on Industry Applications; (USA) Vol. 25:4; ISSN 0093-9994; ISSN ITIAC
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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