Process and system for improved reclamation of mined lands

    公开(公告)号:US11060401B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-07-13

    申请号:US16411860

    申请日:2019-05-14

    摘要: A process and associated system for the improved reclamation of disturbed lands (e.g., mined lands) is disclosed. In particular, the system including a dewatering cyclone, a screw classifier, and a dewatering apparatus (e.g. a dewatering belt) arranged in series to enable rapid and cost effective dewatering of slurries containing dilute clay and sand tailings to create an improved engineered reclamation material (ERM). The ERM formed by the controlled combining of dewatered sand tailings with dilute clay slurry and with a flocculant and overburden. The ratio of clay:sand:overburden of the ERM may be achieved by balancing the solid content (Cw) and water content (1−Cw) materials of the clay slurry, sand tailings and overburden. In some embodiments, the system may include at least one additional component, such as, for example, static screen(s), centrifuge(s), vibrating screens, drum screens, belt screens, belt filters, and/or other liquid-solid separation devices.

    Method of mining using a laser
    2.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10221687B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-03-05

    申请号:US14952979

    申请日:2015-11-26

    申请人: Gary J. Mladjan

    发明人: Gary J. Mladjan

    IPC分类号: E21C37/18 E21B7/15 E21C41/00

    摘要: A method for mining using a laser to cause spalling includes the steps of generating and delivering a laser beam to a work surface of a geological strata having a sought after mineral to be removed from the stratum; moving the laser beam about three perpendicular axes so that a focal point of the laser beam moves across the working surface and rapidly increases the surface temperature of the working surface; providing a source of a cooling media, and delivering the cooling media to the working surface so as to rapidly cool the working surface subsequent to the rapid surface temperature increase generated by the laser beam so as to effect a fracturing of the working surface and to generate a plurality of chips from the working surface; and removing the chips spalled from the working surface.

    WIRELESS INITIATION DEVICE
    4.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180231361A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-08-16

    申请号:US15761061

    申请日:2015-09-16

    IPC分类号: F42D3/04 F42D1/055 E21C41/00

    摘要: A wireless initiation device comprises a power source, a processing module, a first housing and an initiation unit. The processing module processes wireless electromagnetic communications signals received by an electromagnetic receiver system associated with the processing module. The wireless electromagnetic communications signals includes a wireless electromagnetic communications signal representative of a FIRE command. The processing module is configured to generate an initiation signal upon receipt of the FIRE command. At least one of the power source and the processing module is disposed in the first housing, and the first housing has a first connector. The initiation unit has a second housing within which is disposed an initiation module that is configured to discharge initiation energy sufficient to initiate an explosive charge associated with the device. The initiation module is connected to, or connectable with, the processing module such that initiation module can receive an initiation signal from the processing module. The initiation unit also has a second connector that is configured to mate with the first connector, thereby connecting the first and second housings. The initiation module is configured to execute a sequence upon receipt of the initiation signal, the sequence resulting in discharge of initiation energy from the initiation unit.

    Mining method for gassy and low permeability coal seams
    5.
    发明授权
    Mining method for gassy and low permeability coal seams 有权
    高瓦斯和低渗透煤层开采方法

    公开(公告)号:US09273553B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-01

    申请号:US14126420

    申请日:2012-06-15

    申请人: Ian Gray

    发明人: Ian Gray

    摘要: A method of degassing a coal seam by directionally drilling a borehole in a rock formation that is adjacent the coal seam, or between two different coal seams. The borehole is then pressurized to fracture the adjacent coal seam(s) to enhance the permeability thereof and allow fluids to flow from the coal seam to the borehole and be extracted from the coal seam.

    摘要翻译: 通过在靠近煤层或两个不同煤层之间的岩层中定向钻孔钻孔来对煤层进行脱气的方法。 然后将钻孔加压以破坏相邻的煤层,以增强其渗透性,并允许流体从煤层流到钻孔,并从煤层中提取。

    Method of mining ore
    6.
    发明授权
    Method of mining ore 有权
    采矿方法

    公开(公告)号:US08840190B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-23

    申请号:US13133365

    申请日:2009-12-08

    申请人: Andrew Stokes

    发明人: Andrew Stokes

    IPC分类号: E21C41/00 E21C41/26

    CPC分类号: E21C41/30 E21C41/00 E21C41/26

    摘要: A method of open cut mining an ore is disclosed. The method comprises carrying out mining operations in an area of an open cut mine with manned resources and unmanned resources and providing separate access for these resources to the mine area at selected locations. Alternatively, or in addition, the method comprises carrying out mining operations in the mine area with manned resources and unmanned resources operating in selected, separate unmanned and manned zones, respectively within the mine area.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种开采矿石的方法。 该方法包括在具有载人资源和无人资源的开采矿区进行采矿作业,并为选定地点的矿区提供这些资源的单独进入。 或者,或者另外,该方法包括分别在矿区内在有选择的,分离的无人值守和载人区内的有人驾驶资源和无人资源的矿区进行采矿作业。

    LAUNCH VEHICLE FOR A MINING SYSTEM, A MINING SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR MINING
    7.
    发明申请
    LAUNCH VEHICLE FOR A MINING SYSTEM, A MINING SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR MINING 审中-公开
    采矿系统的开采车辆,采矿系统和采矿方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130257137A9

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-03

    申请号:US13592394

    申请日:2012-08-23

    IPC分类号: E21C41/00 E21C35/00 E21C25/68

    CPC分类号: E21C25/58 E21C27/24 E21C29/22

    摘要: The invention provides for a launch vehicle for a mining system comprising a base frame provided with tracks, an upper frame rotatably connected to the base frame around a substantially vertical axis of rotation, a launch frame connecting to the upper frame, a crane unit and drive means for driving the tracks, the launch frame the crane unit, or a combination thereof.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了一种用于采矿系统的运载火箭,其包括设置有轨道的基座框架,围绕基本垂直的旋转轴线可旋转地连接到基座的上框架,连接到上框架的发射框架,起重机单元和驱动器 用于驾驶轨道的装置,发射架起重机单元或其组合。

    LAUNCH VEHICLE FOR A MINING SYSTEM, A MINING SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR MINING
    8.
    发明申请
    LAUNCH VEHICLE FOR A MINING SYSTEM, A MINING SYSTEM AND A METHOD FOR MINING 审中-公开
    采矿系统的开采车辆,采矿系统和采矿方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120319451A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-12-20

    申请号:US13592394

    申请日:2012-08-23

    IPC分类号: E21C41/00 E21C35/00 E21C25/68

    CPC分类号: E21C25/58 E21C27/24 E21C29/22

    摘要: The invention provides for a launch vehicle for a mining system comprising a base frame provided with tracks, an upper frame rotatably connected to the base frame around a substantially vertical axis of rotation, a launch frame connecting to the upper frame, a crane unit and drive means for driving the tracks, the launch frame the crane unit, or a combination thereof.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了一种用于采矿系统的运载火箭,其包括设置有轨道的基座框架,围绕基本垂直的旋转轴线可旋转地连接到基座的上框架,连接到上框架的发射框架,起重机单元和驱动器 用于驾驶轨道的装置,发射架起重机单元或其组合。

    IMAGING-BASED INTERFACE SENSOR AND CONTROL DEVICE FOR MINING MACHINES
    10.
    发明申请
    IMAGING-BASED INTERFACE SENSOR AND CONTROL DEVICE FOR MINING MACHINES 有权
    基于成像的接口传感器和采矿机控制装置

    公开(公告)号:US20120253584A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-10-04

    申请号:US13078660

    申请日:2011-04-01

    IPC分类号: G05D1/02 E21C41/00 G06F19/00

    摘要: Systems, methods, and computer-readable medium containing instructions for controlling mining machines. One system includes an image sensor for capturing an image of a cutting face of a mine and interface sensing and control system for obtaining the image, identifying an anomaly in the image, calculating a distance between the anomaly and a reference, and using the distance to automatically instruct a mining machine control system to keep a cutter head of the mining machine within a seam.

    摘要翻译: 包含控制采矿机械指令的系统,方法和计算机可读介质。 一个系统包括用于捕获矿山切割面的图像的图像传感器和用于获得图像的界面感测和控制系统,识别图像中的异常,计算异常与参考之间的距离,并且使用距离 自动指示采矿机控制系统将采矿机的刀头保持在接缝内。