Computer modeling of dust and forces for longwall mining systems

Technical Report · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1988

OSTI ID:6444073

Hanson, B D; Roepke, W W

An interactive computer program has been developed by the Bureau of Mines which enables the user to identify the effect of cutting system changes on relative dust generation for longwall shearer drums. The program simultaneously evaluates machine and coal seam parameters, and those parameters which the user can control. The user can change one or more of these parameters at a time to determine their effect on relative dust generation, cutting forces, and/or cost. The program is written in the basic programming language. A compluter program listing is included along with user instructions and sample outputs.

• Research Organization: Bureau of Mines, Pittsburgh, PA (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6444073
• Report Number(s): RI-9203
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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