publication . Conference object . 2014

Developing a dynamic control system for mine compressed air networks

Name: Developing a dynamic control system for mine compressed air networks
Keywords: Compressed air systems, compressors, computerised control, mining, shafts

Van Heerden, S.W.; Pelzer, R.; Marais, J.H.;

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Published: 01 Jan 2014

Publisher: IEEE

Country: Paraguay

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Abstract

Mines in general, make use of compressed air systems for daily operational activities. Compressed air on mines is traditionally distributed via compressed air ring networks where multiple shafts are supplied with compressed air from an integral system. These compressed air networks make use of a number of compressors feeding the ring from various locations in the network. While these mines have sophisticated control systems to control these compressors, they are not dynamic systems. Compressors are selected based on static priorities for a chosen time period. While this is acceptable for some days it is not always the ideal solution. The compressed air demand of...

doi: 10.1109/icue.2014.6904190

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ACM Computing Classification System: Data_CODINGANDINFORMATIONTHEORY

free text keywords: Compressed air systems, compressors, computerised control, mining, shafts, Control engineering, Optimal control, Energy management, Gas compressor, Control system, Compressed air, Engineering, business.industry, business

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