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Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
  • Date submitted
    2024-05-28
  • Date accepted
    2024-11-07
  • 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
Energy industry
  • Date submitted
    2024-06-12
  • Date accepted
    2024-07-18
  • Date published
    2024-07-26

Development of parameters for an industry-specific methodology for calculating the electric energy storage system for gas industry facilities

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The issue of determining the main parameters of electric energy storage systems – power and energy intensity – is being considered, the determination of which is a fundamentally important task when introducing such devices into the power supply systems of enterprises for both technical (technological) and economic reasons. The work analyzes problems that can be solved by installing electricity storage systems at gas industry facilities. An industry-wide methodology has been developed for calculating the parameters of an electricity storage system based on traditional methods and methods aimed at minimizing the standardized cost of electricity with adaptation to the conditions of the gas industry. A distinctive feature of the presented methodology is the ability to determine the power and energy intensity of electricity storage systems when performing several functions. The methodology was tested at a typical gas industry facility – the Yarynskaya compressor station of OOO Gazprom Transgaz Ukhta, a characteristic feature of which is an autonomous power supply system. An example is given of calculating the electricity storage normalized cost using an improved LCOS indicator, which takes into account the effect of changing the fill factor of the electrical load schedule on the amount of gas consumption by a power plant for its own needs. To confirm the economic efficiency of introducing electricity storage systems calculated using the above methodology, calculations of the integral effect, net present value and efficiency index are presented.

How to cite: Tokarev I.S. Development of parameters for an industry-specific methodology for calculating the electric energy storage system for gas industry facilities // Journal of Mining Institute. 2024. p. EDN UIZSOQ
Energy industry
  • Date submitted
    2023-03-14
  • Date accepted
    2023-06-20
  • Date published
    2023-07-19

A reliability study of the traction drive system in haul trucks based on failure analysis of their functional parts

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The efficiency of a mining and processing plant depends on the level of complex mechanization of the production process. In mineral extraction, haulage is a major cost category, with haul trucks being the key component of the mining transportation system. To improve production performance, mining operations can increase their haulage turnover and reduce transportation costs, which necessitates making haul trucks more reliable. This can be done by improving their mean time to first failure (MTFF) indicators. This article analyzes the reliability status of the traction drive system inhaul trucks operating in the mineral resources sector. It provides a quantitative assessment of traction drive system failures resulting from part defects and discusses the associated repair costs. By examining failure data from 2018 to 2022 and the results of vibration tests performed on a diesel generator, the study reveals that the most expensive failures are associated with defects in the synchronous generator, which are primarily caused by elevated external vibrations. Based on basic vibration tests and vibration spectra tests at different operating modes, recommendations have been formulated concerning the generator’s robustness to external mechanical forces and the ways to increase the generator’s protection grade to prevent dust intrusion. The study also identifies the frequency range that poses the greatest risk of damage to the windings.

How to cite: Nazarychev A.N., Dyachenok G.V., Sychev Y.A. A reliability study of the traction drive system in haul trucks based on failure analysis of their functional parts // Journal of Mining Institute. 2023. Vol. 261 . p. 363-373. EDN HCLPJB
Energy industry
  • Date submitted
    2022-10-26
  • Date accepted
    2023-02-13
  • Date published
    2023-07-19

Determination of the grid impedance in power consumption modes with harmonics

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The paper investigates the harmonic impedance determination of the power supply system of a mining enterprise. This parameter is important when calculating modes with voltage distortions, since the determined parameters of harmonic currents and voltages significantly depend on its value, which allow the most accurate modeling of processes in the presence of distortions in voltage and current. The power supply system of subsurface mining is considered, which is characterized by a significant branching of the electrical network and the presence of powerful nonlinear loads leading to a decrease in the power quality at a production site. The modernization of the mining process, the integration of automated electrical drive systems, renewable energy sources, energy-saving technologies lead to an increase in the energy efficiency of production, but also to a decrease in the power quality, in particular, to an increase in the level of voltage harmonics. The problem of determining the grid harmonic impedance is solved in order to improve the quality of design and operation of power supply systems for mining enterprises, taking into account the peculiarities of their workload in the extraction of solid minerals by underground method. The paper considers the possibility of determining the grid impedance based on the measurement of non-characteristic harmonics generated by a special nonlinear load. A thyristor power controller based on phase regulation of the output voltage is considered as such a load. Simulation computer modeling and experimental studies on a laboratory test bench are used to confirm the proposed method. The recommendations for selecting load parameters and measuring device connection nodes have been developed.

How to cite: Skamyin A.N., Dobush V.S., Jopri M.H. Determination of the grid impedance in power consumption modes with harmonics // Journal of Mining Institute. 2023. Vol. 261 . p. 443-454. DOI: 10.31897/PMI.2023.25
Modern Trends in Hydrocarbon Resources Development
  • Date submitted
    2022-06-09
  • Date accepted
    2022-11-17
  • Date published
    2022-12-29

Drilling of deep and ultra-deep wells for prospecting and exploration of new raw mineral fields

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Scientific and technological progress over the last century has led to an enormous increase in the consumption of minerals, including energy resources. Most of the exploited oil and gas fields are already considerably depleted, so it is necessary to search for new hydrocarbon resources, particularly at great depths. Deep drilling plays a special role in solving this problem. The article considers the world and Russian experience of ultra-deep wells drilling. The methods and technologies used in the construction of wells, as well as complications and accidents occurring during their drilling were analyzed. The analysis revealed that the existing limitations for drilling parameters of deep and ultra-deep wells are caused by the technical characteristics of surface and bottomhole drilling equipment, which do not meet the extreme drilling conditions. The directions for development of deep and ultra-deep well drilling machinery and technologies are suggested. The notion of extreme rock and geological drilling conditions is introduced, which describes drilling in conditions of hydrostatic pressure of flushing fluid column and high bottomhole temperature both at stable and unstable wellbore conditions, coming close to the upper limit of operating technical characteristics of bottomhole assembly, the drill string and flushing fluid.

How to cite: Dvoynikov M.V., Sidorkin D.I., Yurtaev S.L., Grokhotov E.I., Ulyanov D.S. Drilling of deep and ultra-deep wells for prospecting and exploration of new raw mineral fields // Journal of Mining Institute. 2022. Vol. 258 . p. 945-955. DOI: 10.31897/PMI.2022.55
Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
  • Date submitted
    2022-03-17
  • Date accepted
    2022-10-04
  • Date published
    2022-11-10

Improving the reliability of 3D modelling of a landslide slope based on engineering geophysics data

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Landslides are among the most dangerous geological processes, posing a threat to all engineering structures. In order to assess the stability of slopes, complex engineering surveys are used, the results of which are necessary to perform computations of the stability of soil masses and assess the risks of landslide development. The results of integ-rated geological and geophysical studies of a typical landslide slope in the North-Western Caucasus spurs, composed of clayey soils, are presented. The purpose of the work is to increase the reliability of assessing the stability of a landslide mass by constructing a 3D model of the slope, including its main structural elements, identified using modern methods of engineering geophysics. Accounting for geophysical data in the formation of the computed 3D model of the slope made it possible to identify important structural elements of the landslide, which significantly affected the correct computation of its stability.

How to cite: Glazunov V.V., Burlutsky S.B., Shuvalova R.A., Zhdanov S.V. Improving the reliability of 3D modelling of a landslide slope based on engineering geophysics data // Journal of Mining Institute. 2022. Vol. 257 . p. 771-782. DOI: 10.31897/PMI.2022.86
Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
  • Date submitted
    2021-02-20
  • Date accepted
    2021-10-18
  • Date published
    2021-12-16

Thermal protection implementation of the contact overheadline based on bay controllers of electric transport traction substations in the mining industry

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The article presents the principle of thermal protection of the contact overheadlineand substantiates the possibility of practical implementation of this principle for rail electric transport in the mining industry. The algorithm for the implementation of modern digital protection of the contact overhead line as one of the functions of the controller is described. A mathematical model of thermal protection is proposed, which follows from the solution of the heat balance equation. The model takes into account the coefficient of the electrical networktopology, as well as the coefficient of consumption of the current-carrying core of the cable, which determines the reduction in the conducting section from contact erosion and the growth of oxide films. Corrections for air flows are introduced when receiving data from an external anemometer, via telemechanics protocol. The mathematical model was tested by writing a real thermal protection program in the C programming language for the bay controller, based on the circuitry of which is the STM32F407IGT6 microcontroller for the microcontroller unit. Verification tests were carried out on a serial bay controller in 2020. The graphs for comparing the calculated and actual values of temperatures, with different flow rates of the current-carrying conductor of the DC cable, are given. To obtain data, telemechanics protocols IEC 60870-104 and Modbus TCP, PLC Segnetics SMH4 were used.

How to cite: Lantsev D.Y., Frolov V.Y., Zverev S.G., Uhrlandt D., Valenta J. Thermal protection implementation of the contact overheadline based on bay controllers of electric transport traction substations in the mining industry // Journal of Mining Institute. 2021. Vol. 251 . p. 738-744. DOI: 10.31897/PMI.2021.5.13
Electromechanics and mechanical engineering
  • Date submitted
    2021-03-11
  • Date accepted
    2021-05-21
  • Date published
    2021-09-20

The influence of solar energy on the development of the mining industry in the Republic of Cuba

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Cuba is traditionally considered a country with an underdeveloped industry. The share of the mining and metallurgical industries in the gross industrial production of the republic is small – about 3 % of GDP. The development of deposits and the extraction of nickel ores is an important sector of the economy of the Republic of Cuba, since the largest reserves of nickel and cobalt on the North American continent are located on the territory of the country. The development of the country energy system can serve as a growth factor in this sector of the economy. Due to climatic features and impossibility of integrating new capacities into the energy system through the construction of hydroelectric power plants, solar energy is a promising direction. Determining the feasibility of using solar tracking systems to increase the generation of electricity from solar power plants is one of the main challenges faced by engineers and renewable energy specialists. Currently, there are no solar tracking systems in Cuba that can provide information to assess the effectiveness of this technology in the country. The lack of the necessary technologies, as well as the high cost of developing solar power plants with tracking systems, limit the widespread introduction of such complexes. Hence follows the task of creating an inexpensive experimental model that allows assessing the effectiveness of tracking systems in specific weather conditions of the Republic of Cuba. This model will allow in future to increase the efficiency of electrical complexes with solar power plants, which provide power supply to the objects of the mineral resource complex and other regions.

How to cite: Shklyarskiy Y.E., Guerra D.D., Iakovleva E.V., Rassõlkin A. The influence of solar energy on the development of the mining industry in the Republic of Cuba // Journal of Mining Institute. 2021. Vol. 249 . p. 427-440. DOI: 10.31897/PMI.2021.3.12
Mining
  • Date submitted
    2021-01-18
  • Date accepted
    2021-05-21
  • Date published
    2021-09-20

Improving the efficiency of the technology and organization of the longwall face move during the intensive flat-lying coal seams mining at the Kuzbass mines

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The reasons for the lag of the indicators of the leading Russian coal mines engaged in the longwall mining of the flat-lying coal seams from similar foreign mines are considered. The analysis of the efficiency of the longwall face move operations at the JSC SUEK-Kuzbass mines was carried out. A significant excess of the planned deadlines for the longwall face move during the thick flat-lying seams mining, the reasons for the low efficiency of disassembling operations and the main directions for improving the technology of disassembling operations are revealed. The directions of ensuring the operational condition of the recovery room formed by the longwall face are considered. The recommended scheme of converged coal seams mining and a three-dimensional model of a rock mass to justify its parameters are presented. Numerical studies using the finite element method are performed. The results of modeling the stress-strain state of a rock mass in the vicinity of a recovery room formed under conditions of increased stresses from the boundary part of a previously mined overlying seam are shown. The main factors determining the possibility of ensuring the operational condition of the recovery rooms are established. It is shown that it is necessary to take into account the influence of the increased stresses zone when choosing timbering standards and organizing disassembling operations at a interbed thickness of 60 m or less. A sufficient distance from the gob of above- or undermined seams was determined to ensure the operational condition of the recovery room of 50 m, for the set-up room – 30 m. Recommendations are given for improving technology and organization of the longwall face move operations at the mines applied longwall mining of flat-lying coal seams with the formation of a recovery room by the longwall face.

How to cite: Meshkov А.A., Kazanin O.I., Sidorenko A.A. Improving the efficiency of the technology and organization of the longwall face move during the intensive flat-lying coal seams mining at the Kuzbass mines // Journal of Mining Institute. 2021. Vol. 249 . p. 342-350. DOI: 10.31897/PMI.2021.3.3
Mining
  • Date submitted
    2021-01-25
  • Date accepted
    2021-02-22
  • Date published
    2021-04-26

Conducting industrial explosions near gas pipelines

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The problem to ensure the safety of objects which are in the area of blasting operations, ensuring the destruction of hard rocks, remains relevant. The article presents the results of a large-scale experiment to determine the safe conditions for conducting drilling and blasting operations near the active gas pipeline. The simplest and most reliable way to ensure the safety of the protected object from seismic impact is to reduce the intensity of the seismic wave, which is achieved by changing the parameters of drilling and blasting operations. This requires research to determine the impact of blasting operations on the parameters of seismic waves and the development of methods for measuring these parameters. The paper presents a detailed analysis of the seismic blast wave impact on the displacement of the ground and the model gas pipeline. The features of seismic monitoring during blasting operations near the active gas pipeline are shown. The seismic coefficients and attenuation coefficient of seismic waves are determined. It is proved that the readings of the seismic receivers on the surface and in the depth of the massive differ by two or more times.

How to cite: khokhlov S.V., Sokolov S.T., Vinogradov Y.I., Frenkel I.B. Conducting industrial explosions near gas pipelines // Journal of Mining Institute. 2021. Vol. 247 . p. 48-56. DOI: 10.31897/PMI.2021.1.6
Mining
  • Date submitted
    2020-05-19
  • Date accepted
    2021-03-02
  • Date published
    2021-04-26

Results of Comprehensive Geophysical Studies on the Search for Crypts on the Territory of Suburban Necropolis of Tauric Chersonese in the Karantinnaya Balka

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The article presents the results of comprehensive studies carried out by the research team of Saint Petersburg Mining University in cooperation with the specialists from the State Museum-Preserve "Tauric Chersonese" in 2019. The purpose of the work was to discover and map antique and medieval crypts (ancient burial structures) on the territory of suburban necropolis of Tauric Chersonese in the Karantinnaya balka. The complex of geophysical methods included continuous ground penetrating radar sounding at two center frequencies of 350 and 500 MHz and contactless electrical tomography. To minimize spatial errors in the process of studies, topographic and geodetic works were carried out. For the first time wave electromagnetic effects were identified, which indicated the positions of hidden underground crypts. Geological factors were established that are favorable for cutting crypts in the layered thickness of Sarmatian limestones. The obtained results allowed to justify the feasibility of continuing geophysical works at the necropolis in order to study interior space of the discovered crypts and to determine the boundaries of archaeological heritage.

How to cite: Glazunov V.V., Ageev A.S., Gorelik G.D., Sarapulkina T.V. Results of Comprehensive Geophysical Studies on the Search for Crypts on the Territory of Suburban Necropolis of Tauric Chersonese in the Karantinnaya Balka // Journal of Mining Institute. 2021. Vol. 247 . p. 12-19. DOI: 10.31897/PMI.2021.1.2
Electromechanics and mechanical engineering
  • Date submitted
    2020-01-09
  • Date accepted
    2020-01-26
  • Date published
    2020-02-25

Mining excavator working equipment load forecasting according to a fuzzy-logistic model

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Due to the fact that the loads occurring in the working equipment of mining excavators are determined by a large number of random factors that are difficult to represent by analytical formulas, for estimating and predicting loads the models must be introduced using non-standard approaches. In this study, we used the methodology of the theory of fuzzy logic and fuzzy pluralities, which allows to overcome the difficulties associated with the incompleteness and vagueness of the data in assessing and predicting the forces encountered in the working equipment of mining excavators, as well as with the qualitative nature of these data. As a result of computer simulation in the fuzzyTECH environment, data comparable with experimental studies were obtained to determine the level of loading of the main elements of the working equipment of mining excavators. Based on a representative sample, a statistical analysis of the data was performed, as a result of which the equation of linear multiple stress regression in the handle of mining excavators was obtained, which allows to make an accurate forecast of the loading of the working equipment of the excavator.

How to cite: Velikanov V.S. Mining excavator working equipment load forecasting according to a fuzzy-logistic model // Journal of Mining Institute. 2020. Vol. 241 . p. 29-36. DOI: 10.31897/PMI.2020.1.29
Electromechanics and mechanical engineering
  • Date submitted
    2018-12-25
  • Date accepted
    2019-03-02
  • Date published
    2019-06-25

Non-linear electrical load location identification

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The article discusses the issues of identifying the location of non-linear loads in electrical networks which makes the main contribution to the distortion of the non-sinusoidal voltage and current in the distribution network of an industrial enterprise, including mining enterprises. The existing methods for determining the location of the source of higher harmonic components in voltage and current are considered, their advantages and disadvantages are revealed. The main disadvantages of the methods used include the low accuracy and incorrectness of their use in existing enterprises. When developing a new method, the authors were faced with the task of simplicity of its use in the conditions of industrial operation of electrical equipment and the absolute correctness of the results obtained. The proposed method of identifying the source of higher harmonics is based on the variation of the parameters of the power system, in particular, the change in resistance of power transformers taking into account their transformation ratio. It is shown that by varying the transformation ratio during regulation under load, the total coefficient of the harmonic components of the voltage changes. Based on the constructed dependencies, the variation of the derivative of this function with different variations of the parameters of sources of higher harmonics is analyzed and a method is developed that allows determining the share contribution of consumers to the total harmonic component of the voltage.

How to cite: Pirog S., Shklyarskiy Y.E., Skamyin A.N. Non-linear electrical load location identification // Journal of Mining Institute. 2019. Vol. 237 . p. 317-321. DOI: 10.31897/PMI.2019.3.317
Oil and gas
  • Date submitted
    2018-07-21
  • Date accepted
    2018-09-03
  • Date published
    2018-12-21

Possibilities of open eruption elimination by drilling tools

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The most important raw materials for different industries are oil and natural gas. With increasing consumption, the demand for drilling and the quality of production increases. Therefore, the exploration and production of hydrocarbons requires not only first-class machinery and technological equipment, but also qualified personnel. Exploration and drilling, production of hydrocarbons, like any other industry, cannot avoid accidents, emergencies and catastrophes. The worst type of well accident is undoubtedly an open eruption of the extracted crude oil. Open eruption can lead to serious injuries to the rig personnel, damage and destruction of equipment, negative environmental impact and loss of crude oil. Exploratory drilling can cause the rise of pressure and its subsequent manifestations. During the first deep drilling, there may not be enough information about the drilled horizons. If the reservoir pressure in the production horizon is higher than the hydrostatic pressure of the fluid in the well (for example, drilling mud), the formation fluids flow into the well and move towards the surface, which causes open eruption. The rig personnel must be properly trained to be able to recognize the occurrence of rising pressure by various signs and to respond effectively to the situation. Sometimes, under the influence of the human factor or equipment failure, open eruption still occurs. The article discusses the possibilities of eliminating open eruptions with drilling tools.

How to cite: Bujok P., Klempa M., Jakubcik M., Ryba J., Porzer M. Possibilities of open eruption elimination by drilling tools // Journal of Mining Institute. 2018. Vol. 234 . p. 624-629. DOI: 10.31897/PMI.2018.6.624
Electromechanics and mechanical engineering
  • Date submitted
    2018-01-12
  • Date accepted
    2018-03-08
  • Date published
    2018-06-22

A method for controlling siltation of water catchments of district drainage systems of kimberlite mines

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High contamination of mine water leads to intensive siltation of water catchments of district water drainage installations of kimberlite mines in Russia, because of which their pumping equipment periodically works in non-stationary regimes. At present, a number of known methods are used to limit the operation of pumping equipment in non-stationary modes: equipping the pump with a hand hoist to regulate the depth of lowering its suction pipeline into the sinkhole; preliminary dismantling of one of the two screen filters, mounted in the suction pipeline of the pump, which has smaller cells. Experience in the operation of water-drainage farms of kimberlite mines shows that these two methods allow to prevent the operation of pumping equipment in non-stationary modes only for a short period of time. A mine drainage installation is proposed, the technical result of which is the effective struggle against the silting of the water catchments of the district drainage systems of the kimberlite mines of the country.

How to cite: Ovchinnikov N.P. A method for controlling siltation of water catchments of district drainage systems of kimberlite mines // Journal of Mining Institute. 2018. Vol. 231 . p. 317-320. DOI: 10.25515/PMI.2018.3.317
Geology
  • Date submitted
    2017-09-17
  • Date accepted
    2017-11-06
  • Date published
    2018-02-22

Collaborative interpretation of the data obtained by resistivity and ground penetrating radar methods for assessing the permeability of sandy clay soils

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A method for estimating the filtration factor of sandy clay soils is considered on the basis of a joint interpretation of the data of a set of methods of engineering electrical exploration, including electrical resistivity tomography and ground penetrating radar studies. The solution of this problem is based on the use of known empirical connections between the imaginary and real parts of the complex dielectric permittivity, specific electrical resistance, and Q factor. An example of the effective joint use of the ground penetrating radar and non-contact electrical resistivity tomography shows how to obtain qualitative and quantitative estimates of a changing filtration factor in a draining road layer. It is necessary to use precise engineering geological information in order to provide the required estimates. The proposed approach makes it possible to describe continuous profiles of a pavement and underlying layers by ground penetrating radar and electrical resistivity tomography, as well as to assess soil properties when conducting an electrical survey from the surface of asphalt concrete pavement. Recommendations for the implementation of the developed methods of complex engineering and geophysical research are given for solving issues of repair work design, supervision, and quality control of road construction.

How to cite: Lalomov D.A., Glazunov V.V. Collaborative interpretation of the data obtained by resistivity and ground penetrating radar methods for assessing the permeability of sandy clay soils // Journal of Mining Institute. 2018. Vol. 229 . p. 3-12. DOI: 10.25515/PMI.2018.1.3
Electromechanics and mechanical engineering
  • Date submitted
    2017-08-25
  • Date accepted
    2017-11-17
  • Date published
    2018-02-22

Improved estimation of open pit excavator capacity

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The paper addresses issues related to estimation of operational time for open pit excavators during truck loading operations. The author analyzes the method of annual capacity estimation and highlights disagreements in different ways of operational time logging. Recommendations are offered concerning estimation of excavator capacity taking into account its repair cycle. The paper contains an analysis of the cyclical nature of various types of maintenance in the interval between capital repairs as a function of operational time. Guidelines are proposed that allow to calculate annual production days of the excavator with regards to the repair cycle and adjusted utilization coefficient throughout the shift. It has been established that decreasing the coefficient of excavator utilization throughout the shift and more precise logging of annual work days lead to a slower decrease in estimated machine capacity than the one described in the reference literature. According to the suggested method, estimated excavator capacity is more than 23 % higher than the value stated in the reference literature.

How to cite: Zharikov S.N. Improved estimation of open pit excavator capacity // Journal of Mining Institute. 2018. Vol. 229 . p. 56-61. DOI: 10.25515/PMI.2018.1.56
Geology
  • Date submitted
    2016-11-18
  • Date accepted
    2016-12-28
  • Date published
    2017-04-14

Frequency electromagnetic sounding with industrial power lines on Karelia-Kola geotraverse

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The paper describes theory, method and first experimental results of research on the interaction between electromagnetic waves of extremely low and ultra low frequency (0.1-200 Hz), the Earth crust and ionosphere in the field of two mutually orthogonal industrial power lines, 109 and 120 km long, in the course of FENICS experiment (Fennoscandian Electrical conductivity from Natural and Induction Control Source soundings). The main focus was on the observation results along the line of Karelia-Kola geotraverse over a distance of 700 km from the source. High horizontal homogeneity of geoelectrical lithosphere section has been detected in the eastern part of the Baltic shield at depth range from 10-15 to 50-70 km. Parameters of «regular» lithosphere section have been specified to the depth of 60-70 km. As a result of inverse problem solution for the western part of Karelia and Central Finland, a zone of decreased transverse resistivity has been detected at the depth of 50-60 km, corresponding to the area, detected by seismic methods, where Moho boundary reaches the same depth.

How to cite: Shevtsov A.N., Zhamaletdinov A.A., Kolobov V.V., Barannik M.B. Frequency electromagnetic sounding with industrial power lines on Karelia-Kola geotraverse // Journal of Mining Institute. 2017. Vol. 224 . p. 178-188. DOI: 10.18454/PMI.2017.2.178
Geology
  • Date submitted
    2016-09-21
  • Date accepted
    2016-11-04
  • Date published
    2017-02-22

Combined 2D inversion of electrotomographic and audio-magnetotellurgic sounding data to solve mining problems

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Electrical methods of exploration are widely applied in prospecting and estimation of ore mineral resources. It is not always that geoelectrical models obtained in the course of interpretation of different types of electric and electromagnetic sounding are in line with each other. This leads to difficulties in geological interpretation of electrical exploration results. In single cases a geological model can be built that with great precision satisfies data from different electrical explorations, for instance, results of geometric and inductive electromagnetic soundings. For this purpose an algorithm of combined inversion of electrotomographic and audio-megnetotellurgic sounding data has been developed and implemented by A.E.Kaminskii in software ZondRes2D. Advantage of combined inversion has been shown for investigation of sections up till 400-500 m deep on synthetic models and actual field data.

How to cite: Kulikov V.A., Kaminskii A.E., Yakovlev A.G. Combined 2D inversion of electrotomographic and audio-magnetotellurgic sounding data to solve mining problems // Journal of Mining Institute. 2017. Vol. 223 . p. 9-19. DOI: 10.18454/PMI.2017.1.9
Electromechanics and mechanical engineering
  • Date submitted
    2015-08-23
  • Date accepted
    2015-10-26
  • Date published
    2016-04-22

Low-voltage electrical apparatus

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The article describes the main trends in the development of low-voltage electrical appliances and related accessories, as well as issues of efficiency, reliability and safety. According to the authors, the main trends in the development of low-voltage apparatus can be considered: the transition from the use of certain devices to the system devices, unified by the process of installation and running in standard modules and comply with all the functional requirements of control systems; improving the standardization and normalization of the EA on an international scale; unification of constructive elements of the EA; increase the volume of production of complete device management and contactless application logic control systems and specialized computers for management purposes; increase the proportion of contactor relay equipment DC, performs a variety of control functions. Improved security service low voltage, through the use of low voltage (24 V DC, 110 V AC), voltage presence signaling devices; increase the proportion of and the use of combined control and protection devices as well as devices for the automation of recruitment and duty cycles of machines: differentsequencer, track control devices, relays, pulse counting, and so on. n.

How to cite: Apollonskii S.M., Kuklev Y.V. Low-voltage electrical apparatus // Journal of Mining Institute. 2016. Vol. 218 . p. 251-260.
Geology
  • Date submitted
    2014-12-19
  • Date accepted
    2015-02-27
  • Date published
    2015-12-25

Geological and mathematical model of secondary sulphidisation zone polarizability as a function of oil and gas deposit depth

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The differential-normalized method of electrical exploration (DNME), by means of polarization study of the secondary sulphidation zone (depth ~ 0,4-0,6 km), allows making conclusion about existence and parameters of an oil and gas deposit (depth up to ~ 2-5 km). The approximate solution of the system of nonlinear differential equations in partial derivatives for concentration of sulfur-hydrogen and pyrite (polarizability) as the function of oil-gas deposit depth has been received. The results are confirmed by experimental investigations in the North Sea.

How to cite: Putikov O.F., Ivanov S.A. Geological and mathematical model of secondary sulphidisation zone polarizability as a function of oil and gas deposit depth // Journal of Mining Institute. 2015. Vol. 216 . p. 31-37.
Oil and gas
  • Date submitted
    2014-07-21
  • Date accepted
    2014-09-19
  • Date published
    2014-12-22

Preliminary preparation of oil for primary processing

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Oil supplied for primary processing always undergoes preliminary preparation, the purpose of which is to eliminate the harmful effect of water and salt contained in the oil. It is thought that corrosion of the equipment is connected mainly with chlorides of magnesium and calcium, which are subjected to hydrolysis with the formation of hydrochloric acid. Under the influence of hydrochloric acid the destruction (corrosion) of metal equipment at technological plants occurs (especially refrigerating-condensing and heatexchange equipment, furnaces of rectification units etc.). The authors of the article, on the basis of thermodynamic calculations, provide their point of view on this process and give a methodology by which the process of preliminary oil dehydration and desalting can be controlled. The thermodynamic calculations executed for standard conditions on the basis of refer-enced data confirm a high probability of chemical interaction of iron with hydrogen ions, hy-drogen sulphide and especially with carbonic acid. This testifies to high activity of the carbon dioxide dissolved in water and the impossibility of hydrolysis of ions of magnesium, calcium and iron. The calculations show that only the hydrolysis of magnesium chloride is possible tak-ing into account the ionic composition of the water phase in the oil. It should be noted that the presence of ions of chlorine shifts the iron potential in a nega-tive direction and increases the speed of corrosion of petrochemical equipment. The solution of this problem is in the development of modern methods of crude oil dehydration and desalting. It is also, however, in an intensification of the processes of mixing water-oil emulsions with wash-ing water by using various physical fields (for example, ultrasound) and creating new effective mixing devices on the basis of them.

How to cite: Kondrasheva N.K., Dubovikov O.A., Ivanov I.I., Zyryanova O.V. Preliminary preparation of oil for primary processing // Journal of Mining Institute. 2014. Vol. 210 . p. 21-29.
Mining machine, electrical engineering and electromechanics
  • Date submitted
    2010-07-06
  • Date accepted
    2010-09-14
  • Date published
    2011-03-21

Electromechanical processes in electric drives of mountain equipment on the basis of the synchronous electric motor

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The description is given and the function chart of the bench installation is resulted, allowing to reproduce static and dynamic modes of adjustable electric drives of an alternating current. The modes considered during experimental researches of the electric drive on the basis of the synchronous electric motor, working in a mode of ventilniy electric motor are listed. Conclusions are drawn on character of course of dynamic modes, comparison of the electric drive to the synchronous electric motor and the electric drive of a direct current with the subordinated regulation is given.

How to cite: Sviridenko A.O. Electromechanical processes in electric drives of mountain equipment on the basis of the synchronous electric motor // Journal of Mining Institute. 2011. Vol. 189 . p. 103-106.
Mining machine, electrical engineering and electromechanics
  • Date submitted
    2010-07-10
  • Date accepted
    2010-09-15
  • Date published
    2011-03-21

Reduction methods of high harmonics influence on the electric equipment operation

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This work contains brief analysis of high harmonics reduction methods. It is offered to make a choice between reduction methods of high harmonics influence on condenser batteries depending on factors of harmonics occurrence. Definition algorithm for the most effective method of high harmonics reduction on condenser batteries operation is created.

How to cite: Shklyarsky Y.E., Skamin A.N. Reduction methods of high harmonics influence on the electric equipment operation // Journal of Mining Institute. 2011. Vol. 189 . p. 121-124.
Problems in geodynamic safety in the exploration of solid deposits
  • Date submitted
    2009-10-12
  • Date accepted
    2009-12-26
  • Date published
    2010-09-22

Methods and techniques for control of rockburst-hazard in underground mining at ore mines of the Far-East district

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An assessment is given to the present-day state of control of dynamic rock pressure manifestations in the rockburst-hazardous ore mines of the Far-East district. Consideration is given to the used methods and facilities for control of rock pressure and the ways for their improvement . Basic foundations of methodical approaches to the assessment of geomechanical state of rock mass by data of geoacoustic control are considered.

How to cite: Rasskazov I.Y., Kalinov G.A., Miroshnikov V.I., Migunov D.S., Iskra A.Y., Anikin P.A. Methods and techniques for control of rockburst-hazard in underground mining at ore mines of the Far-East district // Journal of Mining Institute. 2010. Vol. 188 . p. 18-22.