3D mapping of sublevel caving (SLC) blast rings and ore flow disturbances in the LKAB Kiruna mine
Sublevel caving (SLC) is a highly productive mining method with the major disadvantages of irrepressible ore loss and dilution. The confined blasting situation of SLC rings is commonly regarded to have a significant impact upon the material flow characteristics and hence on the overall performance....
Main Authors: | , , , , |
---|---|
Format: | Conference Object |
Language: | English |
Published: |
Luleå tekniska universitet, Geoteknologi
2012
|
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-34470 |
id |
ftluleatu:oai:DiVA.org:ltu-34470 |
---|---|
record_format |
openpolar |
spelling |
ftluleatu:oai:DiVA.org:ltu-34470 2023-05-15T17:04:18+02:00 3D mapping of sublevel caving (SLC) blast rings and ore flow disturbances in the LKAB Kiruna mine Wimmer, Matthias Nordqvist, Anders A. Ouchterlony, Finn Selldén, Håkan Lenz, Gunther 2012 application/pdf http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-34470 eng eng Luleå tekniska universitet, Geoteknologi Mining Technology R and D, LKAB Kiruna Mine 3G Software & Measurement Sudbury, Canada : Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroeum MassMin 2012: Proceedings of the 6th International Conference and Exhibition on Mass Mining, Sudbury, Canada June 2012 http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-34470 Local 8ae4aac0-fbda-45bc-9ede-fbc7cc93e8e1 info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess Other Civil Engineering Annan samhällsbyggnadsteknik Conference paper info:eu-repo/semantics/conferenceObject text 2012 ftluleatu 2022-10-25T20:50:29Z Sublevel caving (SLC) is a highly productive mining method with the major disadvantages of irrepressible ore loss and dilution. The confined blasting situation of SLC rings is commonly regarded to have a significant impact upon the material flow characteristics and hence on the overall performance. The initial conditions for the ore flow after blasting are unknown, as both the blasted geometry and the fragmentation itself are normally hidden. However, when opening a new drawpoint and in hang-up situations an inspection of the actual conditions is feasible. For this purpose, a remotely operated 3D photogrammetry system was custom built and used to reconstruct the ring front and/or cavity as a geo-referenced mesh model with colour information. Various blasting situations have been observed and this allowed a deeper study of the i) broken geometry and height, ii) over- and underbreak and their effects on subsequently blasted rings, iii) interaction effects between adjacent holes/rings, iv) drilling accuracy based on identified boreholes and v) mapping of geological structures and their influence on the blast result. The capabilities of the 3D image acquisition system to evaluate the blasting results are demonstrated with an example, in which a series of blasts were surveyed. Monitoring under hang-up situations, has then revealed the actual effects from confined blasting and gravity flow related issues. The 3D photogrammetry system is now increasingly being used to study hang-ups. By revealing and quantifying hitherto inaccessible information, the system has proven to be a valuable tool in increasing the understanding of both SLC breakage and flow. Godkänd; 2012; Bibliografisk uppgift: CD-ROM; 20121112 (matwim) Conference Object Kiruna Luleå University of Technology Publications (DiVA) Kiruna |
institution |
Open Polar |
collection |
Luleå University of Technology Publications (DiVA) |
op_collection_id |
ftluleatu |
language |
English |
topic |
Other Civil Engineering Annan samhällsbyggnadsteknik |
spellingShingle |
Other Civil Engineering Annan samhällsbyggnadsteknik Wimmer, Matthias Nordqvist, Anders A. Ouchterlony, Finn Selldén, Håkan Lenz, Gunther 3D mapping of sublevel caving (SLC) blast rings and ore flow disturbances in the LKAB Kiruna mine |
topic_facet |
Other Civil Engineering Annan samhällsbyggnadsteknik |
description |
Sublevel caving (SLC) is a highly productive mining method with the major disadvantages of irrepressible ore loss and dilution. The confined blasting situation of SLC rings is commonly regarded to have a significant impact upon the material flow characteristics and hence on the overall performance. The initial conditions for the ore flow after blasting are unknown, as both the blasted geometry and the fragmentation itself are normally hidden. However, when opening a new drawpoint and in hang-up situations an inspection of the actual conditions is feasible. For this purpose, a remotely operated 3D photogrammetry system was custom built and used to reconstruct the ring front and/or cavity as a geo-referenced mesh model with colour information. Various blasting situations have been observed and this allowed a deeper study of the i) broken geometry and height, ii) over- and underbreak and their effects on subsequently blasted rings, iii) interaction effects between adjacent holes/rings, iv) drilling accuracy based on identified boreholes and v) mapping of geological structures and their influence on the blast result. The capabilities of the 3D image acquisition system to evaluate the blasting results are demonstrated with an example, in which a series of blasts were surveyed. Monitoring under hang-up situations, has then revealed the actual effects from confined blasting and gravity flow related issues. The 3D photogrammetry system is now increasingly being used to study hang-ups. By revealing and quantifying hitherto inaccessible information, the system has proven to be a valuable tool in increasing the understanding of both SLC breakage and flow. Godkänd; 2012; Bibliografisk uppgift: CD-ROM; 20121112 (matwim) |
format |
Conference Object |
author |
Wimmer, Matthias Nordqvist, Anders A. Ouchterlony, Finn Selldén, Håkan Lenz, Gunther |
author_facet |
Wimmer, Matthias Nordqvist, Anders A. Ouchterlony, Finn Selldén, Håkan Lenz, Gunther |
author_sort |
Wimmer, Matthias |
title |
3D mapping of sublevel caving (SLC) blast rings and ore flow disturbances in the LKAB Kiruna mine |
title_short |
3D mapping of sublevel caving (SLC) blast rings and ore flow disturbances in the LKAB Kiruna mine |
title_full |
3D mapping of sublevel caving (SLC) blast rings and ore flow disturbances in the LKAB Kiruna mine |
title_fullStr |
3D mapping of sublevel caving (SLC) blast rings and ore flow disturbances in the LKAB Kiruna mine |
title_full_unstemmed |
3D mapping of sublevel caving (SLC) blast rings and ore flow disturbances in the LKAB Kiruna mine |
title_sort |
3d mapping of sublevel caving (slc) blast rings and ore flow disturbances in the lkab kiruna mine |
publisher |
Luleå tekniska universitet, Geoteknologi |
publishDate |
2012 |
url |
http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-34470 |
geographic |
Kiruna |
geographic_facet |
Kiruna |
genre |
Kiruna |
genre_facet |
Kiruna |
op_relation |
MassMin 2012: Proceedings of the 6th International Conference and Exhibition on Mass Mining, Sudbury, Canada June 2012 http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-34470 Local 8ae4aac0-fbda-45bc-9ede-fbc7cc93e8e1 |
op_rights |
info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
_version_ |
1766058373596315648 |