Wireless networks in underground mines

Paavola, Marko; Seppälä, Pirjo

doi:10.1016/b978-1-78242-230-3.00006-4

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“…For example, radio once was the primary communicating device within both types of mining, although today, smartphones are more common, especially in surface mines. The history of communication in mines goes back to person-to-person carrying information, which then was updated to wire transfer by advances in telecommunication (Paavola and Seppälä, 2016;Forooshani et al, 2013). A wireless network connection is challenging due to the limited coverage and signal shortage in mines.…”

Section: Data Transfer and Communicationmentioning

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“…They provide the connection between surface and some predefined sensor base points as nodes in underground spaces. Bluetooth (BT), WLAN and ZigBee can be applied for data transfer through WSNs (Paavola and Seppälä, 2016). These technologies are different in distance range, data rate, power consumption and maintenance required.…”

Section: Wireless and Sensor Network (Wsns)mentioning

confidence: 99%

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A Comprehensive Review on Internet of Things (IoT) and its Implications in the Mining Industry

Molaei

Rahimi

Siavoshi

et al. 2020

American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences

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The integration of computer-based technologies interacting with industrial machines or home appliances through an interconnected network, for teleoperation, workflow control, switching to autonomous mode, or collecting data automatically using a variety of sensors, is known as Internet of Things (IoT). When applied inside an industrial context, it is possible to immediately benefit from the analytics obtained, contributing to process optimization, machine health, the safety of workers and asset management. IoT can assist real-time platforms in remotely monitoring and operating a complex production system with minimal intervention of humans. Hence it can be beneficial for hazardous industries, such as mining, by increasing the safety of personnel and equipment while reducing operation costs. An ideal smart automated mine could potentially be achievable by gradually taking advantage of IoT. Currently, different sensors are used in mine-related activities, such as geophones in exploration and blast control, piezometers in dewatering and toxic gas detectors in working frontlines. However, a fully integrated automated system is challenging in practice due to infrastructural limitations in communication, data management and storage. Moreover, the tendency of mining companies to continue with traditional methods instead of relying on untested novel techniques decelerates this progress. In this study, the adaptability of the mining industry to IoT systems and its current development is reviewed. Significant challenges of this progress are investigated and recommendations to develop a comprehensive model suited for different mining sections such as exploration, operation and safety considering flexible technologies such as Wireless Sensor Networks and the introduction of Global Data Management.

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A Comprehensive Review on Internet of Things (IoT) and its Implications in the Mining Industry

Molaei

Rahimi

Siavoshi

et al. 2020

American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences

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“…In the field of mining, the IoT collects necessary data from physical mines in the real world and transfers it to virtual mines. Until recently, various studies have been conducted in the application of short-range wireless communication technologies such as IoT-based radio frequency identification technology (RFID) and Bluetooth beacon technology using Bluetooth low energy (BLE) in underground mines [5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22]. Jung and Choi [16] proposed a reverse RFID system-based method that measures the transport time of a truck by using time data recorded when an RFID reader attached to the truck recognizes an RFID tag installed at a key location in an underground mine.…”

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Bluetooth Beacon-Based Mine Production Management Application to Support Ore Haulage Operations in Underground Mines

Park

Choi

2021

Sustainability

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In this study, a mine production management application (app) using a Bluetooth beacon and tablet PC was developed to support the efficient operation of an underground mine loading-transport system. The app receives signals from the Bluetooth beacons attached to major loading points and crushing sites through the tablet PC mounted on the truck and records the time the signals were received as well as the location of the truck. In addition, when the tablet PC receives the signal from the Bluetooth beacon, the truck driver can select and input information such as loading point, ore type, and dumping method on the tablet PC screen. Data recorded on the tablet PC during the haulage operation are automatically transmitted to the cloud server when the truck arrives in a wireless communication area. The cloud server continuously stores and manages data transmitted from multiple trucks equipped with tablet PCs. The performance test was conducted by using the system developed for a limestone underground mine located in Jeongseon, Korea. Results confirmed that the information related to ore production in the field could be effectively collected and managed, and the efficiency of production management could be improved.

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Conventional and Advanced Technologies for Wireless Transmission in Underground Mine

Riurean

Leba

2021

Application of Visible Light Wireless Communication in Underground Mine

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Wireless networks in underground mines

Cited by 6 publications

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A Comprehensive Review on Internet of Things (IoT) and its Implications in the Mining Industry

A Comprehensive Review on Internet of Things (IoT) and its Implications in the Mining Industry

Bluetooth Beacon-Based Mine Production Management Application to Support Ore Haulage Operations in Underground Mines

Conventional and Advanced Technologies for Wireless Transmission in Underground Mine

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