Video Sampling for Mine to Mill Performance Evaluation, Model Calibration and Simulation* By
Optimizing blasting, crushing and grinding operations is filled with challenges. One of the more difficult tasks is accurately sampling and determining the size distributions of blasted and crushed materials at a reasonable cost. The task is difficult because of the large size of fragments and the t...
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| Online Access: | http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/summary?doi=10.1.1.487.1691 http://www.metsomaterialstechnology.com/miningandconstruction/matobox7.nsf/docsbyid/bd38fd5c5b3b0b3142256b510047dfca/$file/jah_video_sampling.pdf |
| Summary: | Optimizing blasting, crushing and grinding operations is filled with challenges. One of the more difficult tasks is accurately sampling and determining the size distributions of blasted and crushed materials at a reasonable cost. The task is difficult because of the large size of fragments and the tonnage involved. However, the size distribution measurements are necessary for models that predict the performance of mine through mill operations. This paper is concerned with the use of video sampling for this task at National Steel Pellet Company's operation in Keewatin, Minnesota. Data gathering, data analysis, model building and mine-to-mill simulation are all described. |
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