Mine Site Technologies is a solutions provider, specializing in the development and supply of technology, and services, to the mining industry. Our particular areas of expertise include underground communications, remote blasting systems, mine tagging & WiFi tracking systems and cap lamps; as well as high data wireless mesh systems for open pit and surface communications.

Deer Creek

DEER CREEK COAL MINE INSTALL PED TO INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY

MINE: DEER CREEK
OWNER: ENERGY WEST
TYPE: COAL
LOCATION: UTAH, USA

BACKGROUND

Already a very productive longwall operation, Deer Creek had identified improved communications could offer further productivity increases. As the mine did not have a means to contact personnel underground quickly, the PED was seen as the optimum solution. The decision was made due to the success of PED at another Energy West mine, Trail Mountain, and several others mines in Utah.

COMPOSITION

The transmission system consists of two transmitters powering a 6km (3.8 mile) and a 4.5km (2.8 mile) underground loop antennas. 80 BeltPED Personal Receivers.

DESCRIPTION

The underground antennas are installed in the main intakes only. The signal radiates off the loop antennas into the 2.5km longwall panels to achieve mine wide coverage over the 13km x 5km mine area. The transmitters are installed underground and connected via twisted pairs to the PC located in the mine control office. The BeltPEDs are primarily utilised by maintenance personnel and supervisors.

JUSTIFICATION

Deer Creek justified the system on the need to contact supervisors and maintenance personnel more efficiently. The justification was made easier by the success of PED at Trail Mountain (the first PED installation in the USA).

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