Introduction
Purpose of the document
This document describes the tool for planning and simulation of mining operations. The document is designed for users of MineTwin as a source of knowledge about the tool.
System description
MineTwin Underground allows one to perform scheduling and simulation of mining operations that occur in underground mines.
MineTwin Underground consists of the following modules:
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Data input module (editor)
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Integration module (importing data from external systems)
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Planning module (scheduler)
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Simulation module (simulation model)
The data input module allows you to create and edit scenarios in the MineTwin Underground user interface and save the result in .xlsx format. The scenario file can also be edited in MS Excel. The integration module allows you to import data from other systems about the mine’s transportation system, the location and characteristics of the mine workings, equipment maintenance breaks, and more. MineTwin Underground supports the import of data in .xlsx, .txt, and .dxf formats. The simulation of the mine development process in MineTwin is based on the sequential operation of the planning and simulation modules:
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The operation of equipment is planned for one shift, taking into account the target indicators
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The operation of equipment and transport is modeled based on the plan drawn up by the planner for this shift. The next planning is performed using the results of modeling this shift and target values for the period.