OPTIMIZATION OF THE NUMBER AND QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS OF UNDERGROUND EXCAVATION EQUIPMENT USING MICROMINE SOFTWARE

The article considers two variants of the algorithm for optimizing excavation units. In recent decades, coal mining and mining of other minerals in underground conditions have begun to face growing challenges, such as increased labor costs, regulatory changes and the constant need to optimize processes. In this context, the introduction of modern technologies such as MICROMINE software provides unique opportunities for optimizing underground mining units. The dredging Unit optimizer determines the optimal combination of parent blocks that need to be mined in order to maximize the overall profit from the development of the field. At the same time, some technological limitations are taken into account. If, in the case of optimization of open-pit mining, technological limitations mean the angles of the slopes of the sides of quarries, then the minimum dimensions and shape of the excavation units are taken into account when optimizing the excavation units. An economic approach combining cost reduction, increased production and risk minimization makes MICROMINE an important tool in the mining industry.

In this paper, the aim is to identify an algorithm for optimizing underground excavation units using MICROMINE software and highlight the advantages of using this software.