Application of a suspension rope brake to a single rope mine hoisting system

Author

Barkand, Thomas D.

Author_Institution

Mine Safety & Health Adm., Pittsburgh, PA, USA

fYear

1992

fDate

4-9 Oct. 1992

Firstpage

2041

Abstract

The author discusses the application of counterweight safeties, electrical dynamic braking, and a pneumatic rope brake system to single-rope mine hoists. He considers the control, design, and testing of a suspension rope brake applied to a single-rope mine hoist. The rope brake grips the suspension ropes and stops the hoist if an overspeed of 15% is detected of if the cage moves away from the landing when it is not under control of the hoist motor. Problems with accelerated rope brake lining wear and excessive suspension rope lubrication are addressed. The dynamic performance is compared to that of rope brake installations on multiple-rope hoisting systems.<>

Keywords

braking; hoists; mining; testing; accelerated rope brake lining wear; control; design; electrical dynamic braking; hoist motor; pneumatic rope brake system; single rope mine hoisting system; single-rope mine hoists; suspension rope brake; suspension rope lubrication; testing; Acceleration; Accidents; Electrical safety; Elevators; Health and safety; Lubrication; Personnel; Protection; Shafts; Vehicle safety;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, 1992., Conference Record of the 1992 IEEE

Conference_Location

Houston, TX, USA

Print_ISBN

0-7803-0635-X

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/IAS.1992.244199

Filename

244199