Simulation of teleremote mining systems.

Simulation models are being used to develop teleremote mining systems in Inco's underground mines in Ontario. In order to evaluate teleremote mining, research has centred on adapting and extending state-of-the-art simulation techniques to consider the interaction between mining methods and machine systems for drilling, blasting and loading. The AutoMod PC simulation software, a powerful and interactive environment for three-dimensional industrial simulation and animation modelling, has been adapted to simulate teleremote mining. Machine modules have been designed to model development and production drills, explosives loaders, LHDs (Scooptrams) and other components of the materials handling system for vertical retreat mining. The software allows the integration of equipment performance and stoping sequence. It can simulate mining single or multiple stopes with or without pillars.
Simulation models are being used to develop teleremote mining systems in Inco's underground mines in Ontario. In order to evaluate teleremote mining, research has centred on adapting and extending state-of-the-art simulation techniques to consider the interaction between mining methods and machine systems for drilling, blasting and loading. The AutoMod PC simulation software, a powerful and interactive environment for three-dimensional industrial simulation and animation modelling, has been adapted to simulate teleremote mining. Machine modules have been designed to model development and production drills, explosives loaders, LHDs (Scooptrams) and other components of the materials handling system for vertical retreat mining. The software allows the integration of equipment performance and stoping sequence. It can simulate mining single or multiple stopes with or without pillars.