Application of electro-monorail mine haulage systems in underground decline development

This study compares the electrical monorail transport system (EMTS) with the conventional truck haulage system in decline development. The study examines decline geometry, cycle times and cost and productivity in relation to the two haulage systems. Results show that productivity of the monorail is...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Chanda, Emmanuel, Kuruppu, Mahinda, Darcey, W., Besa, Bunda
Other Authors: R. K. Singhal
Format: Conference Paper
Published: The Reading Matrix Inc. 2007
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/35717