Browsing Conference Papers - Potchefstroom Campus by Subject "mining industry"
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Benefits of improved performance monitoring of mine cooling systems
(IEEE, 2014)Mine cooling system components are an integral part of a mine's ventilation system. A mine's reliance on these capital intensive components are set to increase as mines deepen. Mine cooling systems consume up to a quarter ... -
Implementing DSM interventions on water reticulation systems of marginal deep level mines
(IEEE, 2014)South Africa's steep electricity tariff increases have forced the mining industry to be more cost effective. One way is by implementing demand side management (DSM) projects. Energy saving priorities focused mainly on mines ... -
Reducing energy consumption of mine cooling systems by controlling chilled water demand of mobile cooling units
(IEEE, 2014)Energy costs are increasing rapidly. Energy efficiency strategies are required to reduce electricity consumption for energy intensive operations. Cooling systems of deep level mines consume approximately 25% of their total ...