Optimization of drill bit replacement time in open-cast coal mines

Optimization of drill bit replacement time in open-cast coal mines

Abstract To gain a competitive edge within the international and competitive setting of coal markets, coal producers must find new ways of reducing costs. Increasing bench drilling efficiency and performance in open-cast coal mines has the potential to generate savings. Specifically, monitoring, ana...

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Main Authors: Omer Faruk Ugurlu, Mustafa Kumral
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2019-05-01
Series:International Journal of Coal Science & Technology
Subjects:
Cost minimization
Drilling operation
Optimum replacement time
Evolutionary algorithm
Sensitivity analysis
Monte Carlo simulation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40789-019-0254-5

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