What are the advantages of mine monorail locomotives with drive wheel polymeric rims?

The potential use of mine monorail tracks are conditioned by the following factors: low payload ratio of the train; reduction of the mine workings cross-section area due to transfer of
auxiliary transport to the upper part of the workings; high operational safety; as well as the possibility of dismantling the track in the unused sections and subsequently installing it in new mine workings. The use of rubberized rollers in the drives of mine monorail locomotives enables the coefficient of adhesion of the wheel with the monorail to be increased. The researchers established that an increase in the carriage mass from 20 to 47 kN leads to 32 % less durability of a monorail locomotive drive wheel rim (from 8700 to 5900 hours).

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📌 Arefiev E.M., Ryabko K.A. Effect of operating conditions of mine monorail locomotives on the durability of drive wheel polymeric rims. Mining Science and Technology (Russia). 2023;8(1):59-67. https://doi.org/10.17073/2500-0632-2022-11-34

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What determines the stability of embankment and separating dams?

The stability of the embankment and separating dams of a TSF is determined by a complex of geotechnical, hydrogeological, and anthropogenic factors. The following have the greatest influence: physical and mechanical characteristics of soils and tailings (wastes); the process of construction and operation of a structure; nature of its base; hydrodynamic, hydrostatic, seismic, and dynamic forces. A structure option of the dam body at this specific section, developed on the basis of the simulation, provided a factor of safety values for the outer slope at well no. 324-19. This was FoS = 1.664 for the main combination of loads, and FoS = 1.430 for a special combination of loads under seismic action.

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📌 Bessimbayeva О.G., Khmyrova E.N., Oleinikova E.A., Kasymzhanova A.E. Simulation of ash dump embankment stability. Mining Science and Technology (Russia). 2023;8(4):303-312. https://doi.org/10.17073/2500-0632-2022-11-30

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We present the articles of the third issue of scientific journal "Mining Science and Technology” (Russia) for 2024:

The resulting model can be used for general analysis of operability and stability, as well as for verifying the correct selection of key elements in the design of sucker-rod pump unit systems with variable frequency drives.

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📌 Ershov M.S., Efimov E.S. Stability of a controlled sucker-rod pump unit drive under operating conditions and during voltage dips in the electrical network. Mining Science and Technology (Russia). 2024;9(3):292-303. https://doi.org/10.17073/2500-0632-2024-01-213

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How to Optimize Ventilation in Mines Using Diesel Equipment?

🔹 Problem: Modern mines utilize high-power diesel equipment, significantly increasing ventilation load. Traditional airflow calculation methods overestimate requirements by 50%, leading to substantial costs.

🔹 Solution: Researchers developed a novel methodology based on field measurements of actual emissions and numerical simulation. This enables precise determination of airflow needed to dilute harmful substances to safe concentrations.

🔹 Key Results:
✅ Reduced ventilation costs through accurate emission accounting
✅ Optimized air distribution in mine workings
✅ 3.5× decrease in CO and NO₂ concentrations with proper ventilation

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📌 Senatorov V.A. Determining airflow requirements in mine workings based on field measurements of actual emissions from internal combustion engine equipment. Mining Science and Technology (Russia). 2024;9(1):53-59. https://doi.org/10.17073/2500-0632-2024-01-203

💡 Conclusion: Innovative calculation methods represent a breakthrough in cost efficiency and environmental safety for mining operations!

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We present the articles of the first issue of scientific journal "Mining Science and Technology" (Russia) for 2025:

Scientists have developed a mechatronic system for testing gearboxes in mining shovels. The mechanical transmissions of hoist and drag winches, as well as crowd mechanisms, operate under extreme variable and shock cyclic loads, requiring strict quality control. The new test bench performs running-in and acceptance testing of gearboxes under conditions closely simulating actual operation. It supports testing for various shovel models including EKG-8US, EKG-10, EKG-12K, and others. The system uses DC motors (350 kW and 560 kW) and standard transistor converters with PWM control. The software, based on the "Pulsar-7" diagnostic system, provides manual and automatic control, multiple loading modes (constant, variable, cyclic), automated test reporting, and excavation cycle simulation. A mathematical model was developed in Simulink to simulate the running-in process. The test bench has been successfully implemented in industrial applications.

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📌 Malafeev S.I., Malafeeva A.A., Konyashin V.I., Novgorodov A.A. Mechatronic system for running-in and testing of mechanical transmissions in mining shovels. Mining Science and Technology (Russia). 2025;10(1):75–83. DOI:10.17073/2500-0632-2024-05-262

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