Geological controls for coal exploration and mining

Noppé , Mark Adrian

Title: Geological controls for coal exploration and mining
Creator: Noppé , Mark Adrian
Subject: Coal -- Geology
Subject: Coal mines and mining
Date: 1992
Type: Thesis
Type: Masters
Type: MSc
Identifier: vital:4954
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1005566
Identifier: Coal -- Geology
Identifier: Coal mines and mining
Description: The identification and interpretation of geological features is essential for the planning and ultimate success of any mining venture. Examples of geological features significant for mining are presented, and their identification during exploration discussed. In particular, the importance of coal qualities, seam thickness and seam elevation are emphasised in relation to longwall mining. Geostatistical analysis provides a powerful tool for improving the prediction and decision-making capabilities of both exploration and mine geologists. The availability of geostatistics, and the benefits resulting from its application, are demonstrated using actual data for calorific value, seam thickness and seam elevation. Contamination of run-of-mine coal is a common problem on highly-mechanised collieries. The problem generally arises from over-cutting of the designated mining horizon. A practical system for monitoring and controlling contamination on a mechanised bord-and-pillar and longwall colliery is presented. The results and benefits of applying such a system are cited for an actual longwall colliery. Numerical geological predictions are not always reported in terms of the reliability of such estimates. Many of these values can be reported in terms of confidence limits, particularly for routine grade control purposes. The methods and benefits of such reporting are described and illustrated by way of examples for calorific value and contamination levels.
Format: 107 p., pdf
Publisher: Rhodes University, Faculty of Science, Geology
Language: English
Rights: Noppé , Mark Adrian

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