Mining operations can be found around the world. These operations can range from coal mining to gemstones. There is something that these mining operations have in common. Nearly all mining operations use monitors known as ground monitors and fault monitors. If you are starting a new mining operation, you need to understand how these monitors will benefit you throughout your various projects. Here are some of those ways and what to know about them.
Surrounding Rock And Ground
The rock and ground are usually tested during the mining planning phases. During these phases, land surveyors will arrive along with engineers. They will determine if the area is suitable for the mining you are planning. Once you begin on the mining operation, your ground and fault monitors will step in. The monitors will test and maintain a close readout of the surrounding rock and ground. If the monitors record excessive shifts in the area or a possible rock collapse, they will notify you. This gives you the chance to pull out your miners and secure the area while finding other methods of mining the area.
Support Structures
The support structures of your mine should also have constant monitoring. For example, you may notice some minor shifting of sand, gravel or rock. This is somewhat normal for the mining process. However, when you are notified through your ground and fault monitors of any notable issues, you will also need to concern yourself with the support structures. If there are too many small shifts, they can lead to a large shift. This will cause the support structures to collapse. The benefit of having the ground and fault monitors is in the ability to detect the slightest shift and immediately check on the integrity of your support structures for any critical issues.
Safety Of The Mining Tunnels
The largest benefit of having the ground and fault monitors deals with the safety of your mining team. Ground and rock shifts can lead to finding a fault line that must be monitored. The monitors can handle these shifts and fault lines. However, by maintaining a close eye on the shifts, faults and rocks in the area, the system is also monitoring your structures and safety plans you have in place. Quality monitors and the staff that can read them ensure not only safety for the mining operation, but also the safety of the team. Early signs of issues found by the monitor are the early key step to ensuring the lives and safety of your crew and the mining operation.
When you are ready to gather the equipment for your mining operation, contact mining suppliers and electricians who deal in mining monitoring. This will ensure you have the equipment you need for your project. You can also ask questions about the installation of the monitors and how each system works. They can also direct you to training for your staff on how the monitors should be used.
Reach out to a mining equipment supplier to learn more.
Share25 July 2022
Heya. I’m Jim. I am an electrical assistant in an open cut mine. I help keep generators maintained and operating, and ensure that electrical installations are safe. I work with extremely high voltages, so safety is a priority. I was an assistant for a household electrical contractor. Whilst it is more exciting to work with industrial electricians, being a general electrical assistant had its moments. Once, when working in a roof cavity, I was bitten by a rat! Friends and family often ask me to do electrical jobs and I worry about their ignorance when it comes to electrical installation and the importance of hiring a qualified professional. There are some jobs I simply won’t touch because I lack the expertise. I hope this blog makes people aware of the types of electrical work and general care which must be taken when working around electricity. Please read and stay safe!