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M. A. Vasileva
M. A. Vasileva
Saint Petersburg State Mining University
Saint Petersburg State Mining University

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Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
  • Date submitted
    2024-05-28
  • Date accepted
    2024-11-07
  • Online publication date
    2024-12-24
  • Date published
    2024-12-25

Methods of intensification of pipeline transportation of hydraulic mixtures when backfilling mined-out spaces

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The paper presents an analysis of the advantages and limitations of additional measures to intensify the transportation of the backfill hydraulic mixture flow. The results of the analysis of the conditions for using pumping equipment to move flows with different rheological properties are shown. Generalizations of the methods for influencing the internal resistance of backfill hydraulic mixtures by means of mechanical activation, as well as increasing fluidity due to the use of chemical additives are given. The article presents the results of studies confirming the feasibility of using pipes with polymer lining, which has proven its efficiency in pumping flows of hydraulic mixtures with different filler concentrations. An analytical model of hydraulic mixture movement in the pipeline of the stowage complex has been developed. The trends in pressure change required to ensure the movement of hydraulic mixture in pipelines of different diameters are exponential, provided that the flow properties are constant. The effect of particle size on the motion mode of the formed heterogeneous flow, as well as on the distribution of flow density over the cross-section, characterizing the stratification and change in the rheological properties of the backfill hydraulic mixture, is assessed. An analytical model of centralized migration of the dispersed phase of the hydraulic mixture flow is formulated, describing the effect of turbulent mixing of the flow on the behavior of solid particles. An assessment of the secondary dispersion of the solid fraction of the hydraulic mixture, which causes a change in the consistency of the flow, was performed. The studies of the influence of the coefficient of consistency of the flow revealed that overgrinding of the fractions of the filler of the hydraulic mixture contributes to an increase in the required pressure in the pipeline system.

How to cite: Vasilyeva M.A., Golik V.I., Zelentsova A.A. Methods of intensification of pipeline transportation of hydraulic mixtures when backfilling mined-out spaces // Journal of Mining Institute. 2024. p. EDN TJNVLR
Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
  • Date submitted
    2023-12-15
  • Date accepted
    2024-06-13
  • Online publication date
    2024-11-18
  • Date published
    2024-11-18

Development of equipment and improvement of technology for inertial thickening of backfill hydraulic mixtures at the final stages of transportation

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The results of the study of the functioning of the developed thickening equipment as part of the stowing complex for the formation of a flow of high-concentration hydromixture are presented. To explain the operation of the hydrotransport system of the stowing complex, equipped with a thickener of the developed design, its basic diagram is presented. A mathematical model has been created that describes the mechanism of inertial sedimentation of a solid component of a hydraulic mixture in a working chamber equipped with hydrodynamic profiles. Interaction with the profile leads to flow stratification due to a change in the trajectory of movement and a decrease in speed. The interval of rational velocity of primary pulp entering the input of the working chamber of the inertial thickener is substantiated. The synthesis of solutions of the thickening process model is performed in the COMSOL Multiphysics and Ansys Fluent programs. This made it possible to eliminate physical contradictions in the operation of the equipment and justify the overall dimensions of its main elements, ensuring the implementation of the mechanism of inertial sedimentation of the slurry. It was found that the concentration of the thickened flow at the outlet branch pipe of the thickener working chamber is determined by the level of the primary hydraulic fluid velocity, the characteristic length of the section of interaction with the deflecting profile, and the ratio of the flow and attack angles. A nomogram of the dynamics of the change in the hydraulic fluid concentration in the section of the outlet branch pipe depending on the ratios of the overall dimensions of the deflecting profile of the working chamber was compiled. The results of the study allowed formulating recommendations for selecting the dimensions of the thickener's deflecting hydrodynamic profile to form a flow of hydraulic mixture with a concentration of about 50 % by weight. The developed equipment can be used in a stowage complex and will increase the range of supply of the stowage mixture. This is due to the fact that a flow of primary slurry with a low concentration, due to lower pressure losses, can be moved in a pipeline system over a greater distance than a flow with a high filler content. The use of a thickener at the final stage of transportation is intended to increase the concentration of the hydraulic mixture immediately before production.

How to cite: Volchikhina A.A., Vasilyeva M.A. Development of equipment and improvement of technology for inertial thickening of backfill hydraulic mixtures at the final stages of transportation // Journal of Mining Institute. 2024. p. EDN MDHQZT
Geology
  • Date submitted
    2023-04-23
  • Date accepted
    2023-10-24
  • Date published
    2023-10-27

Mining Museum as a space of science and education in Mining University

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An interdisciplinary investigation is presented focusing on the study of the Mining Museum collections in relation to research, educational and social practices. Natural science and artistic exhibits are considered. The authors made an attempt to determine the significance of the mineralogical collection based on the criteria proposed by I.V.Pekov. For the first time, general statistics on the new minerals in the mineralogical museums of the USSR was collected in 1988; in subsequent years, such information was not published. Collection of the Mining Museum comprises mineral species received after 1988 and having the status of holotypes, neotypes, and cotypes. In anticipation of the 250th anniversary of Saint Petersburg Mining University its special contribution to the progress of science was noted; the merits of scientists were immortalized in the names of minerals stored in the Mining Museum collection. An important role of the Museum in recording and representation of achievements of the Mining University is shown. The authors present the Mining Museum as a special educational space where an objective image of the world is created shaped by the scientific and humanitarian environment. The Museum is regarded as a space for forming the professional identity, important for the successful work of future University graduates. The interior of the Mining Museum designed and created in the 1st half of the XIX century taking into account the ideas about the succession of scientists from different epochs, respect for scientific traditions of antiquity and achievements in the field of studying the world plays a significant role in this process. Images of thinkers of the antiquity in the interiors of the educational and public spaces of the XIX century made it possible to emphasize the importance of cultural correlation with ideas of the Enlightenment. Specific examples from the collection show how the Mining Museum was implementing the scientific and educational goals of the Mining University throughout its history.

How to cite: Dorofeev D.Y., Borovkova N.V., Vasileva М.А. Mining Museum as a space of science and education in Mining University // Journal of Mining Institute. 2023. Vol. 263. p. 674-686. EDN VLAJYZ
Electromechanics and mechanical engineering
  • Date submitted
    2019-05-24
  • Date accepted
    2019-07-15
  • Date published
    2019-10-27

Effective Power and Speed of Mining Dump Trucks in Fuel Economy Mode

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Existing methods for determining the effective power, based on the calculation of the average indicator operation of the engine during the piston stroke, do not take into account the change in thermodynamic parameters and the polytropic operation of the engine, the value of which depends on the polytropic efficiency of the duty cycle. This is the reason that the calculation of the effective power leads to some error – the margin of the engine features. The identification of this stock allows us to review the entire line of dump trucks in the direction of increasing their pass- port effective capacity, which will lead to a reduction in capital purchase costs due to the choice of a previously un- derestimated and cheaper option, as well as a reduction in current operating costs due to a decrease in the specific fuel consumption rate. Taking into account the stochastic nature of the transport process and assessing the influence of all external and internal factors when calculating the rational mode of operation of a mining truck can further reduce specific fuel consumption by choosing the rational speed of its movement in loaded and empty directions.

How to cite: Alexandrov V.I., Vasileva M.A., Koptev V.Y. Effective Power and Speed of Mining Dump Trucks in Fuel Economy Mode // Journal of Mining Institute. 2019. Vol. 239. p. 556-563. DOI: 10.31897/PMI.2019.5.556
Mining
  • Date submitted
    2018-05-07
  • Date accepted
    2018-07-06
  • Date published
    2018-10-25

HYDRAULIC TRANSPORTATION OF THICKENED TAILINGS OF IRON ORE PROCESSING AT KACHKANARSKY GOK BASED ON RESULTS OF LABORATORY AND PILOT TESTS OF HYDROTRANSPORT SYSTEM

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The object of study is the system of hydrotransport of iron ore processing tailings at JSC «EVRAZ Kachkanarsky GOK». The aim of the work was to determine the parameters of the hydraulic transport of tailings of the iron ore enrichment at weight concentrations of the solid phase from 30 to 70 % and to develop recommendations for the industrial operation of hydraulic transport systems of highly concentrated slurries of the Tailing Facilities of the Kachkanarsky GOK. Laboratory studies of the parameters of hydrotransport of thickened tail pulps were carried out with the development of a calculation method; pilot tests of the hydrotransport system under the conditions of the Tailing Facilities of the Kachkanarsky GOK. It has been established that using polyurethane coatings on the inner surface of the slurry lines significantly (1.75 times) decrease the specific pressure loss on the hydrotransport of thickened fluids. This allows to significantly increase the range of transportation for placing tailings in the distant parts of the storage zone. The introduction of research results is in the project of reconstruction and development of the tailing facility of the TF of the Kachkanarsky GOK for the period 2018-2020. It is proposed to use the results of work in the project of reconstruction of the hydraulic transport system at the TF of the Kachkanarsky GOK by switching to the hydraulic transport of slurries thickened to weight concentrations of 35-40 % in the slurry pipes with an internal polyurethane coating, which will ensure energy saving in the hydraulic transport process.

How to cite: Aleksandrov V.I., Vasileva M.A. HYDRAULIC TRANSPORTATION OF THICKENED TAILINGS OF IRON ORE PROCESSING AT KACHKANARSKY GOK BASED ON RESULTS OF LABORATORY AND PILOT TESTS OF HYDROTRANSPORT SYSTEM // Journal of Mining Institute. 2018. Vol. 233. p. 471. DOI: 10.31897/PMI.2018.5.471
Electromechanics and mechanical engineering
  • Date submitted
    2017-04-29
  • Date accepted
    2017-06-29
  • Date published
    2017-10-25

Multiphysical model of heterogenous flow moving along а channel of variable cross-section

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The article deals with the problem aimed at solving the fundamental problems of developing effective methods and tools for designing, controlling and managing the stream of fluid flowing in variable-section pipelines intended for the production of pumping equipment, medical devices and used in such areas of industry as mining, chemical, food production, etc. Execution of simulation modelling of flow motion according to the scheme of twisted paddle static mixer allows to estimate the efficiency of mixing by calculating the trajectory and velocities of the suspended particles going through the mixer, and also to estimate the pressure drop on the hydraulic flow resistance. The model examines the mixing of solids dissolved in a liquid at room temperature. To visualize the process of distributing the mixture particles over the cross-section and analyzing the mixing efficiency, the Poincaréplot module of the COMSOL Multiphysics software environment was used. For the first time, a multi-physical stream of heterogeneous flow model has been developed that describes in detail the physical state of the fluid at all points of the considered section at the initial time, takes into account the design parameters of the channel (orientation, dimensions, material, etc.), specifies the laws of variation of the parameters at the boundaries of the calculated section in conditions of the wave change in the internal section of the working chamber-channel of the inductive peristaltic pumping unit under the influence of the energy of the magnetic field.

How to cite: Vasileva M.A., Feit S. Multiphysical model of heterogenous flow moving along а channel of variable cross-section // Journal of Mining Institute. 2017. Vol. 227. p. 558. DOI: 10.25515/PMI.2017.5.558
Oil and gas
  • Date submitted
    2015-11-27
  • Date accepted
    2016-01-09
  • Date published
    2016-05-01

Investigation of polymer material of the working camera-channel of the magnetic pumps for heavy oil

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The article contains results the study of the basic properties of fluorinated polymers used as matrix in the manufacture of magnetically active elastomers (MAE). MAE belong to the group of so-called smart materials, they can be used in the creation of new techniques and technologies. Environments, which is in contact with an element of the MAE, specifically high viscosity asphaltenic oil impose substantial restrictions on the choice of the polymer matrix for its production, taking into consideration the influence of the material selected to modify the rheological properties of the resultant material. The use of magnetically active materials in the system instead of a roller system, pressing on the tube with the substance, and to push it forward will significantly expand the range of application of such equipment. Additionally, the magnetic treatment reduces the viscosity, the limit shear stress and the activation energy of the viscous flow of oil.

How to cite: Vasileva M.A., Feit S. Investigation of polymer material of the working camera-channel of the magnetic pumps for heavy oil // Journal of Mining Institute. 2016. Vol. 221. p. 651. DOI: 10.18454/PMI.2016.5.651
Electromechanics and mechanical engineering
  • Date submitted
    2014-07-20
  • Date accepted
    2014-09-18
  • Date published
    2014-12-22

Use оf renewable energy sources in the coal industry

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There are three fundamental basic documents in energy conservation and energy efficiency today: the Energy Strategy in the period up to 2030; the Federal Law «On energy-saving and energy efficiency and in amending particular legislative acts of the Russian Federation»; and the State Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency Program in the period up to 2020.  In recent years, the upward trend in the use of renewable energy sources (RES) is becoming all the more evident. Until recently, the development of energy has seen a clear pattern: the areas of energy which have developed most are those which have a quite fast direct economic effect. The social and environmental impacts associated with these areas were considered only as incidental, and their role in decision-making was negligible. With this approach, we considered RES only as a future energy source, when traditional energy sources have been exhausted, or when obtaining them becomes extremely expensive and timeconsuming. The primary driver behind the intensive development of RES has been public pressure based on environmental concerns, rather than economic calculations about the future. The economic potential of the world’s renewable energy is currently estimated at 20 billion tons of oil equivalent per year, which is twice the annual output of all fossil fuels. This fact shows us the path of energy development in the near future. In this paper, on the basis of the laws of the Russian Federation, renewable energy in the coal industry is considered. We describe the experience and prospects of the use of mine water and burning rock dumps.

How to cite: Limanskii A.V., Vasileva M.A. Use оf renewable energy sources in the coal industry // Journal of Mining Institute. 2014. Vol. 210. p. 86.
Vehicles and technological transport complex. Mining transport machinery and traffic safety
  • Date submitted
    2013-09-25
  • Date accepted
    2013-11-22
  • Date published
    2014-03-01

The parameters defining power efficiency of dump trucks in opencast mine

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Power characteristics of career dump trucks are defined on the one hand by thermodynamic characteristics of impellent installation of the car (diesel engine), and with another technological working conditions of a dump truck in career (length of transportation, a profile of the line, overcome biases, etc.). Optimum value of power characteristics of dump trucks can be provided at relative equality of effective power of the engine of a dump truck and capacity of mountain weight spent for transportation. To the basic criteria of power efficiency in piper are accepted specific fuel consumption of diesel of a dump truck and specific power consumption of transport works.

How to cite: Kuznetsov S.R., Vasileva M.A. The parameters defining power efficiency of dump trucks in opencast mine // Journal of Mining Institute. 2014. Vol. 209. p. 185.
Vehicles and technological transport complex. Mining transport machinery and traffic safety
  • Date submitted
    2013-09-13
  • Date accepted
    2013-11-27
  • Date published
    2014-03-01

Coefficient of technical condition of the slurry pumps in hydrotransport of ore tails

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In paper the question organization of service and diagnosing for the pumps applied in hydrotransport systems of mineral materials is considered. Variants of technical condition control of the equipment by various methods including methods of nondestructive control and methods of parametrical diagnostics, including with use of the experience which has been saved up in gas branch at Compressors diagnostics on Compressors Station are offered.

How to cite: Menshikov S.S., Vasileva M.A. Coefficient of technical condition of the slurry pumps in hydrotransport of ore tails // Journal of Mining Institute. 2014. Vol. 209. p. 193.
Mining electromechanics and mining equipment
  • Date submitted
    2011-08-13
  • Date accepted
    2011-10-29
  • Date published
    2012-02-01

Developing loading facilities with gathering-arm active action

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Is resulted in the article review basic designs loading parts of mining machines, analysis of physical processes of occurring at loading of rock massive is leaded with gathering-arm, basic directions of perfection of cutting heads with coupled gathering-arm are considered, and also is offered it is basic new variant of constructive execution of executive body of нагребать part for creation gathering-arm of conation.

How to cite: Sokolova G.V., Vasileva M.A., Nepran M.Y., Lavrenko S.A. Developing loading facilities with gathering-arm active action // Journal of Mining Institute. 2012. Vol. 196. p. 266.
Mining electromechanics and mining equipment
  • Date submitted
    2011-07-27
  • Date accepted
    2011-09-30
  • Date published
    2012-01-01

Synthesis of the mechanism of the effektor of a gathering-arm loader

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In article possibility of performance improvement of a gathering-arm loader at the expense of adjustment of the kinematic circuit oscillating crank mechanism a method of synthesis of a path of driving of the leading edge of a gathering arm on the given conditions of processes of implementation, capture and bulk cargo transportation is considered.

How to cite: Vasileva M.A., Kuzkin A.Y., Timofeev I.P. Synthesis of the mechanism of the effektor of a gathering-arm loader // Journal of Mining Institute. 2012. Vol. 195. p. 241.