Ventilation planning and design of the Omerler B mine
Idejno rešenje ventilacije rudnika Omerler B
Abstract
This paper describes a case study for the ventilation planning at TKI Company's Omerler B Mine in Tuncbilek coal basin which is located in Kutahya region in central Turkey The Omerler B mine will comprise of two mechanized long wall coal mining operations and single manual long wall for annual production of approx. 1.6 mtpa of coal. Future ventilation system for the mine operations was determined by establishing ventilation model developed from data collected during a site visit. The paper discusses the challenge to coordinate necessary ventilation requirements with long-term demands. A diagonal mine ventilation system configuration was recommended based on the results of the network modeling exercise of the various options. The scope of the configuration changes, and the improvement resulting from these changes is discussed.
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