Essays about: "Mines"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 162 essays containing the word Mines.

  1. 11. Road Condition Analysis For Autonomous Haulers

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Karl Söderlund; Simon Friberg; [2023]
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    Abstract : With autonomous vehicles becoming more common and established, there are some problems to overcome before their full potential can be reached. One of these problems is the lack of information about the condition of the road, which traditionally would be acquired from the driver operating the vehicle. READ MORE

  3. 12. Contested consequences : Discourse analysis of social conflict between Sami Reindeer Herding Communities and mining corporations in Impact Assessments

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för geografi

    Author : Nils Wilhelmsson; [2023]
    Keywords : impact assessment; discourse analysis; mineral extraction; mining policy; Sami; reindeer husbandry; indigenous peoples; indigenous rights; land use; human geography; spatial planning; miljökonsekvensbeskrivningar; konsekvensanalys; diskursanalys; gruvindustri; gruvpolitik; Samer; samebyar; rennäring; renskötsel; ursprungsinvånare; urfolksrättigheter; markanvändning; kulturgeografi; samhällsplanering;

    Abstract : For a long time, the indigenous Sami of northern Sweden have had little influence within planning processes. This problem have in recent years been highlighted both in legal terms and through practices for developing Impact Assessments (IA), and has led to increasing conflict between reindeer herders and mining corporations. READ MORE

  4. 13. In-Situ Gold Resource Estimation Using Satellite Remote Sensing and Machine Learning in Defunct Tailing Storage Facilities (South Africa)

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Shenelle Agard; [2023]
    Keywords : tailings storage facility; critical raw materials; machine learning; mine valorisation;

    Abstract : The mining industry generates billions of tonnes of waste annually, which is often stored in tailings storage facilities (TSF). This waste is generated from the extraction of ore from surface or underground mines, as well as from metallurgical processing and low-grade stockpiles. READ MORE

  5. 14. Mesh networking in underground mine environments : Exploring security requirements in relation to the performance of mesh networks

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för system- och rymdteknik

    Author : Erik Berg; Oliver Boudet; [2023]
    Keywords : mesh networking; underground mine positioning; network infrastructure; update interval;

    Abstract : This study investigates the possibilities of using mesh networking in underground mines. It is of utmost importance to investigate the safety and ethical aspects of implementing new systems in mines, namely mesh networking. READ MORE

  6. 15. Study on feasibility of small-scale pumped hydro storage- A case study in Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

    Author : Prashant Niroula; [2023]
    Keywords : energy storage; pumped hydropower; electricity market; investment; new technologies; feasibility; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The European union has been aggressively pushing forward with policies favoring renewable sources of energy. As a result, the share of intermittent renewables in the European power grid is rising and is expected to grow even more in the coming decade. The Swedish energy agency also forecast huge growth in wind power. READ MORE