Continuous haulage systems for computer-assisted continuous miner

Journal Article · Mon Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1990 · Mining Engineering (Littleton, Colorado); (USA)

OSTI ID:6500047

Bhatt, S K ^[1]

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1. U.S. Bureau of Mines, Pittsburgh Research Center, Pittsburgh, PA (US)

This paper reviews major developments in continuous haulage technology for underground coal mines. Haulage systems in use and development are investigated through a comprehensive literature search and visits to mines and manufacturers. The systems include flexible conveyor train, mobile conveyor, multiple-unit continuous haulage, extensible and belt turning systems. Strengths and weaknesses of the systems are assessed in light of their operating under remote control and their application to the computer-assisted continuous mining machine being developed by the US Bureau of Mines. Through mining scenarios, candidate haulage systems are conceptualized to be consistent with the capabilities of the mining machine.

• OSTI ID: 6500047
• Journal Information: Mining Engineering (Littleton, Colorado); (USA), Journal Name: Mining Engineering (Littleton, Colorado); (USA) Vol. 42:10; ISSN MIENA; ISSN 0026-5187
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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