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[Computer-controlled ventilation at Waterschei in the Kempen coal mines]
Revue De L'Institut D'Hygiene Des Mines
|January 1, 1979
Summary
This research details a computer-controlled ventilation system for Waterschei Colliery, focusing on the design, installation, and remote control of regulating doors for improved mine safety and efficiency.
Area of Science:
- Mining Engineering
- Automation and Control Systems
Context:
- Development of advanced ventilation systems in underground coal mines.
- Implementation of computer control for environmental regulation at Waterschei Colliery, Belgium.
Purpose:
- To describe the research and development of a computer-controlled ventilation system.
- To detail the design, installation, and remote control of regulators, specifically regulating doors.
- To outline the development of communication protocols between regulators and the central computer.
Summary:
- The project focused on creating a computer-controlled ventilation system for Waterschei Colliery.
- Key developments include the design and remote control of regulating doors and computer-dialogue procedures.
- Local colliery conditions were considered crucial for project success.
Impact:
- Enhanced operational efficiency through automated ventilation control.
- Improved safety conditions within the mine environment.
- Potential for broader application of similar systems in underground mining operations.