RTRO–Coal: Real-Time Resource-Reconciliation and Optimization for Exploitation of Coal Deposits

RTRO–Coal: Real-Time Resource-Reconciliation and Optimization for Exploitation of Coal Deposits

Benndorf, J.
Yueksel, C.
Soleymani, M.
Rosenberg, H.
Thielemann, T.
Mittmann, R.
Lohsträter, O.M.
Lindig, M.
Minnecker, C.
Donner, R.
Naworyta, W.

Civil Engineering and Geosciences

Geoscience & Engineering

2015-08-25

This contribution presents an innovative and integrated framework for real-time-process reconciliation and optimization (RTRO) in large continuous open pit coal mines. RTRO-Coal is currently developed, validated, tested and implemented as part of a multi-national multi-partner European Union funded R&D project. The key concept is to promote a shift in paradigm from intermittent discontinuous to a continuous process monitoring and quality management system in large scale coal mining operations. The framework is based on a real-time feedback control loop linking online data acquired during extraction rapidly with a sequentially up-datable resource model. The up-to-date model is integrated with a real-time optimization of short-term sequencing and production control decisions. Improved decisions are expected to lead to increased resource-and process efficiency and support a sustainable extraction of natural resources. This contribution introduces to the framework, discusses main building blocks and illustrates the value added by the means of selected examples.

optimization of coal extraction
sequential resource model updating
closed-loop concept
OA-Fund TU Delft

http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:ba6a0a7a-cd1c-42d4-bbd5-a2177b781820

MDPI

2075-163X

https://doi.org/10.3390/min5030509

Minerals, 5 (3), 2015

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