Analysis of the truck haulage system in an underground mine using long-term log data

ABSTRACT

This paper addresses the collection, analysis, and optimization of log data related to the truck haulage system in a mine. After selecting an underground mine in South Korea as the research area, the Mine Production Management System (MPMS) using Bluetooth beacons and tablet PCs was utilized to collect log data related to the haulage system over 18 months. Through the analysis of the collected log data, strategies to enhance the productivity and efficiency of the haulage system were derived. Weekly analysis of log data files was performed, identifying periods with abnormal truck cycle times and conducting an analysis of the underlying causes. It was revealed that the truck cycle time is influenced by the haulage system, equipment operation, and the log data collection system. To shorten truck cycle times and improve the productivity and efficiency of transportation systems, continuous collection and regular analysis of log data and dynamic system and equipment operation based on this are important. Analyzing log data collected over an extended period can help predict future trends in the haulage system and formulate measures and strategies in response. Therefore, it can serve as a valuable decision-making tool for establishing short-term, medium-term, and long-term production and operation plans.

KEYWORDS:

• Haulage system
• long-term log data
• truck cycle time
• underground mine

Disclosure statement

The author(s) declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.

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Funding

This work was supported by the KETEP grant funded by the Korea Government’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy [project no. 20227A10100020].