Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publisher
CRC Mining
Faculty
Faculty of Computing, Health and Science
School
School of Engineering
RAS ID
10198
Abstract
Historically considerable work has been done to develop models that simulate truck haulage for both underground and open-pit operations. However, this work frequently simplifies or overlooks aspects such as the reliability of the trucks, priority setting and maintenance strategies in the truck shop, and resourcing of the repair facilities. This paper provides an overview of work in this area that is specific to the mining industry and also relevant work from other sectors that might inform how improvements can be made. The paper proposes some specific projects that will assist in identifying technical issues. Initially, it is important to understand what questions should be asked, and justify why it is worth going to the trouble of building a simulation model. What are the potential benefits? How do we measure the performance of the whole system? Once these are resolved, what are the challenges in incorporating asset management strategy, condition and reliability related data into the truck haulage simulation model? These issues will be explored and suggestions for future projects presented with examples.
DOI
10.1080/13895260412331326812
Access Rights
free_to_read
Comments
This is an Author's Accepted Manuscript of: Hodkiewicz, M., Richardson, S. J., & Durham, R. (2010). Challenges and opportunities for simulation modelling integrating mine haulage and truck shop operations. Proceedings of 2010 Australian Mining Technology Conference. (pp. 163-172). Perth, Western Australia. CRC Mining. Available here.