AUTOMATIC COAL HAULAGE SYSTEM IN THE STASZIC MINE, KATOWICE, POLAND

The introduction and operation of an automatic horizontal haulage system for level 720 m in this Polish underground coal mine are described. The automation of level 720 m is designed to increase the haulage capacity, reduce the work force required, and improved safety. This automation system for coal haulage comprises: (1) Remote control of the loading; (2) Unloading of the trains; and (3) Automatic train control on the line between the loading stations and the unloading station.

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  Institution of Mining Engineering

  3 Grosvenor Crescent
  London SW1X 7EG,   England 
• Authors:
  • Ferensztajn, B
• Publication Date: 1978-4

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 487-489
• Serial:
  • Mining Engineer
  • Volume: 137
  • Issue Number: 201
  • Publisher: Institution of Mining Engineering
  • ISSN: 0026-5179

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automatic control; Automatic train control; Coal mines; Loading and unloading; Mine cars; Mine haulage; Remote control; Underground structures
• Old TRIS Terms: Automatic coal haulage; Underground transportation
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Railroads;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00182581
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 12 1978 12:00AM