the future of mining technology jim walker westrac pty ltd june 2011
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The Future of Mining Technology
Jim Walker WesTrac Pty Ltd June 2011
• Safety
• Reduced operator exposure
• Cost & Productivity
• Better process control, efficiency
• Improved utilisation
• Labour—infrastructure, recruiting & training
• Mine site optimisation
• Asset - ore body
• Fixed and Mobile asset
• Sustainability
• Reduced Carbon foot print
Technology Drivers
Research
Intelligent Remote Control
of Earth Moving Machines
Autonomous Machines
Building Blocks & Technology Integration
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Increased productivity & availability
Enhanced safety & sustainability
AUTONOMOUS MINING
Next Generation
Mining
People
Process
Maximum benefits from this technology are achieved when People, Process and Products are changed concurrently.
Command - Next Generation Mining
Site
Data Stored On MachineOver Shift
Automatic Fleet Download and E-Mail Is Sent Every Hour
By Slave PC or HIM module
PitSite Remote Download Station
VIMS Data
Minestar Server AutomaticallyAnalyses Data
And Creates Report Then Report is E-Mailed
Daily Production and Maintenance
Report
Customer Headquarters
Cat Dealer
Daily Production and TKPH Report To Production
Team
E-Mail & Web Site
If NeededWireless Access
For Troubleshooting
And Operator Training Site Production Office Site Maintenance Office
Daily Maintenance Report to Maintenance Team
Vehicle Health (MVRS)
630 machines27 sites
MineStar VIMS Reporting Service
MINEGEM underground autonomy is working today in mine sites.
MINEGEM
UG Machine Utilisation
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Fleet provides real-time machine tracking, assignment and productivity management, giving you a comprehensive overview of all asset operations from anywhere in the world.
Real Time fleet management
Serves as a foundational system for autonomy
Fleet
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Terrain enables high-precision management of drilling, dragline, grading and loading operations through the use of guidance technology. It increases machine productivity and provides real-time feedback for improved efficiency.
Provides industry leading guidance system
Provides a foundational system for autonomy
Terrain
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Detect helps increase operator awareness, enhancing safety at operations. It includes a range of capabilities designed to assist the operator, including blind spot and proximity detection of fixed and mobile equipment.
Object Detection - uses radar and cameras to detect people and vehicles,now standard on mining trucks; available on other Cat and competitive equipment in 2011
Site Awareness - uses radars, cameras, to provide proximity detection for machines and light vehicles;
Foundational system for autonomy
Detect
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By integrating the capabilities of Fleet, Terrain, Detect and Health, Command delivers dramatic improvements in safety, productivity and availability at your operation. It provides remote control, semi-autonomous and autonomous systems for both surface and underground mobile mining equipment.
Remote, semi-autonomous and autonomous systems
Available for:- Drilling- Dozing- Hauling- Underground
Command
• Economic Factors Vary•By application•By current efficiencies
• Customer Economic/ social considerations
•Strong safety values•Fleet utilization•Fleet efficiency
• Labor cost•Labor infrastructure cost•Labor availability
• Customer Requirements•Technology adept•Critical mass •Integrated solution / system•Mainstream applications•Change management
• Mine planning and design•Partnership philosophy
Requirements for successful technology application
Cat Command For Hauling Video
Safety Systems video
Thank You