Reducing compressed air wastage by installing new technology in underground mines

摘要: Compressed air is notorious for its generation cost. In order to manage this, in-depth investigations are required as where the goes and why. This paper focusses specifically on compressed wastage at stopes. After initial investigation it was soon established that there were more important impacts this energy phenomenon. Rock Drill Operators (RDO's) leave manifold valves open due negligence well ventilation purposes. habit also causes a pressure drop drills therefore extends RDO's drilling time which results in: Extended risk exposure; Negativity amongst and; Potential root cause strikes. The need arose an intelligent mechanical valve closes automatically when certain conditions met. authors involved in developing Automatic Air Closing Valve suited mining environment. operation of will close experiences excess flow opens once backpressure experienced. impact have lower working environment, use improved drill supply pressure. It intended install major houses South Africa drills.