Title :
Mine hoists: a study in control
Author :
Bowyer, John M. ; Chaney, Toney ; Earl, James R.
Author_Institution :
Div. of Eng., ITM Inc., Akron, OH, USA
Abstract :
The authors describe how mine hoisting technology has started down a high-technology computer-based path. This paper covers mine shaft instrumentation, mine hoist controls and the system-wide integration of process control
Keywords :
centralised control; computerised instrumentation; hoists; mineral processing industry; mining; process control; transportation; high-technology; mine hoist controls; mine hoisting technology; mine shaft instrumentation; process control integration; Control systems; DC motors; Friction; Gears; Integrated circuit reliability; Integrated circuit technology; Isolation technology; Poles and towers; Pulleys; Shafts;
Conference_Titel :
Industry Applications Conference, 1997. Thirty-Second IAS Annual Meeting, IAS '97., Conference Record of the 1997 IEEE
Conference_Location :
New Orleans, LA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-4067-1
DOI :
10.1109/IAS.1997.626358
