Browsing Engineering by Subject "refrigeration"
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Automated dynamic control philosophy for sustainable energy savings on mine cooling systems
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Financial instability in the mining sector was identified as a significant reason for reduced production trends in South Africa. Coupled with increasing operational costs, the South African mining sector is confronted with ... -
Optimal utilization of a three-chamber pipe feeder system
(North-West University, 2018)South African gold production is decreasing year-on-year. This can be attributed to numerous challenges faced by the gold mining industry. One of these challenges is high operating costs of which electricity forms a large ... -
Optimising mining refrigeration systems through artificial intelligence
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)The deep-level mining industry needs to overcome large operating costs to remain profitable. One of the largest contributors to operating costs is a mine’s refrigeration and ventilation system, which consumes up to 28% of ...