Objective
The major goal is the efficient combination and total integration of all the modules of the computerized planning system developed under the previous European Commission project, CAD of underground metalliferous mining layouts, its industrial application and further improvement. A second target is to extend the modules by incorporating new technologies and methods to enlarge the range of addressable problems.
A workstation system for the design of underground base metal mining operations has been developed. The prototype available is modular in form and allows a high degree of control to the planning engineer.
The approach is based on the idea that a better solution and practical implementation of plans can be obtained by addressing each individual planning task in a planning and engineering cycle, providing the engineer with vital information from related areas, to tackle the problem under study from different sides. This structure ensures the detailed development and application of the modules as discrete entities. The incorporation of available expertise by the participants is easily possible. It enables also the capture, storage, retrieval and distribution of condensed data for further processing within other modules. This proposed procedure follows the preparation of real plans and schedules at the mine site, and leaves the engineer and mining geologist more time to spend on creative work.
The presented system characteristics are:
highly modular structure;
interactive operation;
integrated graphics
use of different operational research methods.
The results of testbeds by industrial partners have shown that the integrated computer techniques in a workstation concept are suitable for the mining environment.
The development and implementation process will consist of 5 phases which will be developed by all research teams.
Phase 1 is problem identification and framework involving detailed reporting and evaluation of available software outlining their performance capabilities, application functionality, structure and possible connection to other modules. A detailed checklist reflecting the specific aims for detailed advancement will be result of this work.
Phase 2 is the design stage. Having defined the priority list as a foundation for the improvement, the research groups will simultaneously work on the problems to be solved. The technical functionality of the module itself will be increased in order to be applicable to a wider variety of problems. The next step will be the combination and integration of all modules within the work station environment. All the research teams will take care with adherence to standards and introduce new technologies and techniques where desirable.
Phase 3 is the introduction and control stage. After construction of this new prototype, the system will be applied as soon as possible to the testbeds provided by the industrial partners. This application will result in careful revision of the concept in conjunction with the needs of the operators.
Phase 4 is the application and delivery stage. The viability of the computer aided design(CAD) system will be proved by the application of the appropriate sections of the system to another mine, preferably not in one of the countries to which the participating universities belong.
Phase 5 is the final joint report and conclusion.
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