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Surface Teleremote Operation

Learn about the implementation of a surface teleremote operation at a mining site, which improved operator safety by enabling remote control of underground machinery. Discover the benefits, cost, and innovation behind this groundbreaking initiative.

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Surface Teleremote Operation

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  1. Surface Teleremote Operation Dion Hurn Haulage Supervisor, Mining August 22, 2011

  2. Background Dion Hurn, Haulage Supervisor, Mining, August 22, 2011

  3. Background Underground Teleremote Operation • Previously in place at Cannington Mine. • Operator was 200 – 300 metres from operating machinery. • Operator was still underground and exposed to hazards. Dion Hurn, Haulage Supervisor, Mining, August 22, 2011

  4. The Initiative The Projects Team began discussing the possibility of building on the existing site Teleremote Capabilities. Major step in protecting employee health and increasing safety. Dion Hurn, Haulage Supervisor, Mining, August 22, 2011

  5. The Solution Initial investigations • An external organisation was consulted. • The vendor was provided with concerns and requirements for development of a Surface Teleremote Operation. Dion Hurn, Haulage Supervisor, Mining, August 22, 2011

  6. The Solution • Implementation • Phase 1 - underground loaders were operated from the surface mining administration building. • Phase 2 - introduction of a guidance system. Dion Hurn, Haulage Supervisor, Mining, August 22, 2011

  7. The Solution The Surface Teleremote Operator was developed with: • a wireless control system • distributed antenna infrastructure. The system includes a power supply health monitoring circuit with a battery back up. Dion Hurn, Haulage Supervisor, Mining, August 22, 2011

  8. The Solution Dion Hurn, Haulage Supervisor, Mining, August 22, 2011

  9. The Solution Cost • Development and installation of the initial system and console: $227,000. • Additional consoles: $167,000. • Benefit of increased productivity as operations can continue through blasting. Dion Hurn, Haulage Supervisor, Mining, August 22, 2011

  10. The Solution Dion Hurn, Haulage Supervisor, Mining, August 22, 2011

  11. Benefits/ Effects Dion Hurn, Haulage Supervisor, Mining, August 22, 2011

  12. Benefits/ Effects Dion Hurn, Haulage Supervisor, Mining, August 22, 2011

  13. Transferability • Custom designed system. • Potential to continue to revolutionise an inherently dangerous work environment. • The system can and has already been adopted in various surface mine operations. Dion Hurn, Haulage Supervisor, Mining, August 22, 2011

  14. Innovation • The innovation sets a leading example of improving relationships with individuals, departments and external contractors. • System unique to Cannington. • Best practice remote technology. Dion Hurn, Haulage Supervisor, Mining, August 22, 2011

  15. Innovation • First step in taking people out of underground mining environment. • Efficient operation still functioning in underground environment. • Inherent risk reduced dramatically. • Modified an existing system to enable safe production. • Improves and enhances our Teleremote fleet capabilities. Dion Hurn, Haulage Supervisor, Mining, August 22, 2011

  16. Discussion and Questions Dion Hurn, Haulage Supervisor, Mining, August 22, 2011

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