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Reducing energy consumption of a deep-level platinum mine dewatering system through infrastructure reconfiguration
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2022)
South Africa is the largest producer of platinum in the world, accounting for up to 80% of global production. The mining sector contributes significantly to the South African economy, but this contribution is hindered by ...
Expanding compressed air management through cross cut isolation
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2022)
Compressed air on deep-level mines is regarded as an important source of energy for underground mining operations, as the compressed air network forms the backbone of several mining processes over a 24-hour mining cycle. ...
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 ...