Planning and Modelling of Mining Operations

Code:

M.EMG0022

Acronym:

PMOM

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Earth Sciences
OFICIAL	Project
OFICIAL	Technology and Applied Sciences
OFICIAL	Mathematics

Instance: 2022/2023 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Mining Engineering Department
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Mining and Geo-Environmental Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
M.EMG	8	Plano de estudos oficial a partir de 2008/09	1	-	6	45,5	162

Teaching language

Portuguese
Obs.: Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

Characterization of the most current equipment in mining operations, such as quarry loading and transportation equipment, aiming at the integration of their operating cycles in optimization processes based on simulations of their unit operations.
Presentation of deterministic and stochastic methods, algorithmized or not, able to become agents of the intended integrating / optimizing approach.
Knowledge of the key features and methodologies available for loading and transportation activities in the mining industry.
Skills in observation, collection, and processing of data in order to optimize processes of loading and transport in mining activities. Practical knowledge in the construction and use of models of organized systems of loading and transport.

Learning outcomes and competences

Knowledge of the main resources and methodologies available for the various mining operations, in particular those of loading and transportation activities in the mining industry. Skills in terms of observation, collection, and processing of data with a view to optimizing processes inherent to various mining operations. Practical knowledge in the construction and use of organized system models for the simulation of mining operations.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

n.a.

Program

Understanding loading and transport operations in mining.
Minimum and effective Cycles.
Equipment for loading and transport. Types and application fields.
Estimated production of equipment.
Operational modes and performance indicators.
Principles and criteria for the selection of equipment for loading and transport.
Rental fleets.
Preventive maintenance.
Systemic methodology.
Methods of study of systems.
Deterministic models of loading and transport.
Transport in Underground Mines.
Probabilistic models.
Queue Theory
Study of the arrival and service processes.
Legislation: Policy Machinery / Equipment.

Mandatory literature

Madureira, C.; A Metodologia Sistémica, Revista Geo.sistemas nº 1. Centro de Valorização de Recursos Minerais. Istituto Superior Técnico. Lisboa., 1992
Madureira, C.; Projeto Sistémico, Revista Geo-sistemas nº 2. Centro de Valorização de Recursos Minerais.Istituto Superior Técnico. Lisboa., 1993
Jesus Gomez de las Heras; Manual de arranque, carga y transporte en mineria a cielo abierto
Miranda, H.; Sistemas de Cargas e Transporte, Texto didático interno DEM. FEUP, 1999
Ricardo, H. Catalani, G.; Manual Prático de Escavação, McGraw-Hill. Brasil., 1977

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical-practical lessons for the presentation of the themes and concepts of the program of the UC. In particular, the use of load and transport systems simulators in quarries is highlighted as a means of teaching and learning several fundamental concepts of this curricular unit.
Lessons in industrial units of extraction of rock to direct contact with various types of loading and transport systems.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Defesa pública de dissertação, de relatório de projeto ou estágio, ou de tese	10,00
Teste	75,00
Trabalho escrito	15,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	80,00
Frequência das aulas	45,50
Trabalho escrito	36,50
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

75% of attendance to classes.
A minimum attendance level is required to take the appeal exam.

Calculation formula of final grade

Assessment Test 75% of the final grade
Written work 15% of the final grade
Defense of written work 10% of the final grade

Examinations or Special Assignments

According to the FEUP regulations

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

According to FEUP regulations

Classification improvement

At the Appeal Exam