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Development of a dewatering control strategy to prevent flooding within deep-level mines
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2022)
Deep-level mines are faced with continually increasing challenges regarding heat. New mining depths are constantly reached, and working conditions are becoming intolerable and unsafe. Underground conditions must be controlled ...
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 ...
Optimisation of mine secondary fan systems
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2020)
The rising cost of electricity in South Africa has driven deep-level gold mines to save on costs. The optimisation of mine ventilation systems has shown significant potential for energy savings. A literature study showed ...
A method for transient simulation of integrated ventilation and cooling systems in deep-level mines
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2022)
Mine ventilation and cooling systems ensure adequate air temperature and flow in underground working areas. These are large and complicated systems that are integrated and interdependent. As underground mines expand to ...