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Simulating operational improvements on mine compressed air systems
(North-West University (South Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)
As the operational costs of deep-level mines increase and gold ore grades decrease, profitability
in the South African gold mining sector is becoming a challenge. Electricity tariff increases
moreover contribute to the ...
Improved control of compressed air networks using machine learning
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2021)
Mining companies in South Africa are under financial strain and so need to minimise expenses to stay profitable. Improving the efficiency of compressed air networks could lead to a significant reduction in electricity ...
Evaluating the feasibility of integrating mine compressed air systems for energy savings
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)
The South African metals and mining industry is under pressure to increase their production output. While South Africa’s production trend has been decreasing, even though it is the third largest gold reserve, the global ...
Utilising automated control principles to reduce compressor operating costs on mines with limited infrastructure
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)
The mining industry faces severe challenges with increasing operating costs at above-inflation rates, particularly the cost of electricity. Compressed air systems are extensively used on mines, making up roughly 20% of the ...