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  1. 1. Factors that influence an LHD operation: A Review

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Geoteknologi

    Author : Ivan Ricardo Marin Rodriguez; [2023]
    Keywords : LHD; LHD Operation; LHD Design; Bucket Design; Loading Operation; LHD Productivity; Fragmentation; LHD Operator;

    Abstract : As an important sector of the global economy, underground mining serves as the foundation for the economies of many nations. It involves the extraction of precious minerals, ores, and other geological elements. READ MORE

  3. 2. Considerations and Development of a Ventilation on Demand System in Konsuln Mine

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Geoteknologi

    Author : Seth Gyamfi; [2020]
    Keywords : Ventilation on demand VOD ; Swedish Occupational Health Safety OH S regulations; Threshold Limit Value TLV ; Ventilation model; Diesel; battery-powered; heat; and blast simulations; Contaminants;

    Abstract : Ventilation on demand (VOD) concept has earned significant worldwide attention by several mining companies in recent years. It is a concept where airflow is provided only to areas that require ventilation. The implementation of the concept has resulted in significant savings in annual energy consumption and cost for several companies globally. READ MORE

  4. 3. The comparison of automatic and manual loading in an underground mining environment

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser

    Author : Simon Marklund; [2017]
    Keywords : Underground Mining; Automation; Loading; Transport; LHD;

    Abstract : Mine automation has been in development since the 1980s and began to be implemented in the 1990s with the biggest drivers being safety, reduced maintenance and increased productivity. Automation is used in many different mining methods performing a variety of tasks. READ MORE

  5. 4. From Diesel to Battery Power in Underground Mines : A Pilot Study of Diesel Free LHDs

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälle

    Author : Niklas Jäderblom; [2017]
    Keywords : LHD; Wheel loader; Sustainable Intelligent Mining Systems; Atlas Copco; Social License to Operate; Risk analysis; Change in work content; Battery power; LHD; Hjulastare; Sustainable Intelligent Mining Systems; Atlas Copco; Social License to Operate; Riskanalys; Förändring i arbetsinnehåll; Batteridrift;

    Abstract : Load, haul and dump machines (LHDs) are commonly used in underground mines around the world. The machines are used to transport fragmented ore after blasting in the ore body. The main propellant used is diesel which accounts for a large part of the diesel consumed in mines today. READ MORE