Development of a Computer Oriented Algorithmic Approach for Opencast Mine Dispatch System

摘要: Truck haulage is the most common means used for moving ore/waste in open-pit mining operations, but it usually expensive unit operation a truck shovel system. The state-of-the-art computing technology has advanced to point where there are several dispatching systems which offer potential of improving truck-shovel productivity and subsequent savings. Introducing system mine can achieve operational gains by reducing waiting times obtain other benefits through better monitoring, optimal routing grade control. Efficiency employed fleet depends on strategy use, complexity variety variables. It situation that considerable analysis available strategies undertaken before adopted. In cases, computer simulation applicable effective method comparing alternative strategies. To develop based algorithm despatch open cast mines, program asks user enter number trucks initially assigned each site. Experiments made investigate effects factors including rules, operating, shovels operates, variability loading, hauling return times, distance between dump site, availability resources. breakdown modeled using exponential distribution. Three performance measures selected as production, overall utilization utilizations. But, main affecting performances trucks, shovels, finally Also, significant interaction these factors.