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Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
On-line version ISSN 2411-9717
Print version ISSN 2225-6253
Abstract
SKAWINA, B. et al. Automatic closed-loop scheduling in underground mining using discrete event simulation. J. S. Afr. Inst. Min. Metall. [online]. 2021, vol.121, n.6, pp.277-282. ISSN 2411-9717. http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2411-9717/679/2021.
Today's mining operations require fast reporting and rapid rescheduling based on updated information. An automatic mine scheduling system could not only quickly reschedule but also propose alternative solutions. To avoid the financial and physical risks associated with testing such a system directly in operation, it could be first evaluated via discrete event simulation models. This would offer a safe environment to evaluate different operating rules and algorithms. In this study, this is achieved by integrating automatic scheduling software with a discrete event simulation model.
Keywords : discrete event simulation; production planning; scheduling system; underground mining.