An Effective Barrier Coating Technology Against Premature Bolt Failures in Underground Mines
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DOI: 10.1007/s00603-024-03909-3
Abstract: Significant safety and economic consequences accompany the premature failure of bolts, posing sustainability challenges for mining operations. Previous studies have indicated that hydrogen-induced stress corrosion cracking (HISCC), primarily influenced by microbial activities termed microbiologically influenced… read more here.
Keywords: underground mines; safety; bolt failures; premature bolt ... See more keywords
Diesel engine exhaust exposures in two underground mines
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmst.2017.05.011
Abstract: Abstract Exposure to diesel engine exhaust (DE) is a major concern in underground mines. It has been linked to cardiopulmonary diseases and is classified as a human carcinogen. The goal of this study is to… read more here.
Keywords: underground mines; two underground; engine exhaust; diesel engine ... See more keywords
Recent advances, challenges and future trends for the applications of Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWANs) technologies in underground mines
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DOI: 10.1080/17480930.2025.2455587
Abstract: ABSTRACT Technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Industrial IoT (IIoT), Industrial Communication Systems (ICS), Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Communication, Extended Reality (XR), Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) are becoming an… read more here.
Keywords: power wide; low power; underground mines; power ... See more keywords
RTEPMS: Real-Time Environmental Parameters Monitoring System Using IoT-Based LoRa 868-MHz Wireless Communication Technology in Underground Mines
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2024.3350429
Abstract: In underground mining, the real-time monitoring of environmental parameters plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safety of mining operations and personnel. This article explores the integration of Long Range (LoRa) wireless communication technology and… read more here.
Keywords: wireless communication; underground mines; environmental parameters; real time ... See more keywords
An Optimization Algorithm for the Design of Battery Electric Fleets in Underground Mines
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2024.3353108
Abstract: Diesel-based vehicles are prevalent in underground mines all over the world; however, an electric revolution is beginning to unfold in the mining industry. Mines operating with diesel fleets require extensive ventilation due to toxic gas… read more here.
Keywords: electric fleets; battery; underground mines; optimization algorithm ... See more keywords
Topological Navigation and Localization in Tunnels—Application to Autonomous Load-Haul-Dump Vehicles Operating in Underground Mines
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DOI: 10.3390/app11146547
Abstract: Mobile robots are no longer used exclusively in research laboratories and indoor controlled environments, but are now also used in dynamic industrial environments, including outdoor sites. Mining is one industry where robots and autonomous vehicles… read more here.
Keywords: topological navigation; vehicles operating; underground mines; navigation ... See more keywords
Selection of a Universal Method for Measuring Nitrogen Oxides in Underground Mines: A Literature Review and SWOT Analysis
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DOI: 10.3390/atmos16091051
Abstract: Workstations in deep underground mines are among the most dangerous in the world. Workers are exposed to various hazards such as water hazards, climate hazards, and gas hazards. In this article, the authors proposed the… read more here.
Keywords: method; nitrogen oxides; measuring nitrogen; method measuring ... See more keywords