The thermal dynamic hazard raised by coal spontaneous combustion (CSC) is greatly
challenging the worldwide coal industry. Understanding the mechanisms of CSC can …

Overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) is a key performance indicator used to measure
equipment productivity. The purpose of this study is to review and analyze the evolution of …

Digital transformation is a concept based on the use of digitalization and digitization.
Digitalization leads to change of business models and provides a competitive advantage …

Various types of natural hazards are inextricably linked to the process of underground hard
coal mining. Ventilation hazards—methane and spontaneous combustion of coal—are the …

Although the spontaneous combustion latency provides the initial heat for coal self-heating,
the thermal behavior of the process has been scarcely investigated in the literature. The …

According to the important role of the mining industry in the economic growth of developing
countries, this industry is taken into consideration significantly. However, few studies have …

The paper discusses the results of a study carried out to determine the thermal condition of a
conveyor power unit using a thermal imaging camera. The tests covered conveyors in the …

Dust control in underground coal mines has long been of great concern to mine operators,
and the use of an auxiliary ventilation system is essential to address dust pollution. The …

The mining industry plays a substantial role in any economy because of its enormous
influence on other sections of a country. Despite the significant challenges in this industry …

This paper presents the development of an easy-to-deploy and smart monitoring IoT system
that utilizes vibration measurement devices to assess real-time condition of bulldozers …