International Mining Forum 2004, New Technologies in Underground Mining, Safety in Mines: Proceedings of the Fifth International Mining Forum 2004, Cracow - Szczyrk - Wieliczka, Poland, 24-29 February 2004

by Jerzy Kicki (Editor), Jacek Sobczyk (Editor)

Overview

This book comprises technical papers that were presented at the International Mining Forum 2004. This event aims to bring together scientists and engineers in mining, rock mechanics, and computer engineering, with a view to explore and discuss international developments in the field. The book is addressed to researchers and professionals who work in the fields of underground mining technology, rock engineering and management of mines.

Topics discussed in this book are:
- Trends in the mining industry
- New solutions and tendencies in underground mines
- Rock engineering problems in undeground mines
- Utilization and exploitation of methane
- Prevention measures for the control of rock bursts in Polish mines
- Current problems in Ukrainian coal mines.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789058096074
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/01/2004
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

a. Jerzy KICKI

b. Eugeniusz J. SOBCZYK

2. Affiliation(s)

a. AGH-University of Science and Technology, Department of Underground Mining, Cracow, Poland

b. Mineral and Energy Economy Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences, Cracow, Poland

Dr. eng. Eugeniusz J. SOBCZYK– scientific worker of Department of Mineral Resources Acquisition in Polish Academy of Sciences, Institute of Mineral Economy and Energy.

Research interests: mining, geology, mineral resources economy, mineral deposit management and mineral resources acquisition.

Dr. eng. Jerzy KICKI – scientific worker of AGH-University of Science and Technology, Department of Underground Mining, Head of Department of Mineral Resources Acquisition in Polish Academy of Sciences, Institute of Mineral Economy and Energy.

Research interests: mining, geology, mineral resources economy, mineral deposit management and mineral resources acquisition.

Table of Contents

Lectures Application of IntelliMine® for Underground Mine Management J.Paraszczak 1 Development Trends in Mine Hoisting and Drainage G.G.Litvinsky 13 Technology of Underground Coal Mining in the U.S.A.—State of the Art C.Bruniany 23 Prospects of Development of Highly Productive Coal Extraction Technologies V.I.Bondarenko, O.M.Kuzmenko & R.O.Dychkovsky 36 The Effectiveness of Support of Weak Rock with TA2 Tubular Anchors V.I.Bondarenko, G.A.Simanovich, I.A.Kovalevska & V.V.Porotnikov 46 Equipment Selection for Mechanized Mining as a Function of Physical, Mechanical and Deformation Properties of Rock M.Ljubojev, M.Stjepanovic, M.Ivkovic & S.Perendic 51 The Influence of Physical Parameters on Mechanizability of Longwall Mining of Coal K.Oraee & R.Pourkhandani 63 A Fuel-Energy System Based on Mining Preparation and Underground Burning of Coal Layers G.Gayko 71 Exploitation of Technologically Generated Methane Deposits by Means of Surface Wells A.E.Vorobyov, T.V.Chekushina, G.A.Balykhin & A.D.Gladush 79 Methane as a Source of Energy in an Air-Conditioning System in “Pniowek” Coal Mine N.Szl?zak, A.Tor, A.Jakubów & K.Gatnar 93 New Technologies of Coal Bed Methane Preliminary Recovery S.V.Slastounov 112 Geomechanical Problems in Simultaneous Exploitation Both Open Pit and Underground at Minera Michilla, II Region Antofagsta—Chile A.R.Carvajal, C.G.Fernández & J.M.Carmona 120 Underground Geotechnology of Exploitation of Polymetallic Ores A.E.Vorobyov, K.G.Karginov & T.V.Chekushina 137 Technological Advances in Underground Miing of a Stratified Copper Deposit in Poland J.Butra 151 Possibility of Employing Mechanical Extraction in Thin Copper-Ore Deposit Conditions L.Horoszczak & L.Zi?tkowski 168 Experience and Practical Aspects of Utilizing a Shrinkage Method of Extraction at “Kazimierz-Juliusz” Coal Mine in Sosnowiec S.Gajos, M.Urba? & T.Lamot 178 Application of the SF6 Tracer Gas in Identifying Mine Air Flows through Abandoned Workings Sealed from the Ventilation System P.Buckwald & Z.Jaskólski 192 Risk of Coal Dust Explosion and its Elimination K.Lebecki, K.Cybulski & A.Szulik 203 Methane Control in Coal Mining Safety System N.O.Kaledina 215 Rock Bursts—Preventive Measures Undertaken in the Polish Mines J.Dubi?ski & W.Konopko 223 Technical and Economic Possibilities for Permanent Limitation of Water Inflow to Mine Workings R.Ku? 242 The Attempt to Apply Radar Interferometry InSAR in the Monitoring of the Impact of the Ore Deposit Exploitation in LGOM (Lubin Copper Mining Area) E.Popio?ek, C.Bachowski, A.Krawczyk & P.Sopata 257 The Control of Mining Damage in China Yu Xueyi & Zhao Binchao 269 Limiting Inflow of Water to Operating Shafts by Application of Permanent Hydro>Insulating Screens R.Ku? 276 Problems and Prospects of Development of the Coal Mining Enterprises in the Donetsk Region A.R.Vovchenko, V.G.Grinyov & D.M.Zhitlyonok 286 Organizational—Economic Models of Investment Activity at the State-Owned Coal Mining Enterprises of Ukraine