Advancements in Underground Mining Equipment Design: Safety, Finite Element Analysis, and Structural Innovations
Authors
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Parankush Koul
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Author
https://orcid.org/0009-0005-2793-0616
Competing Interests
There is no competent of Interest
Keywords:
Safety, Finite Element Analysis, Innovative Design, Automation, Environmental SustainabilityAbstract
This paper discusses improvements to the design of underground mining machines with respect to safety, finite element analysis (FEA), and structure. It illustrates the need to maximize heat and energy use in mining machinery, as shown by research on porous freon steam generators that work better than the old way. The studies also highlight computational modeling in designing structural equipment to overcome operational issues. Additionally, FEA is discussed as an essential resource for modeling complex structures and discovering where failures might occur to bring more reliability and cheaper development. The combination of automation and monitoring systems is also covered and shows how they are reducing the level of risk for humans in high-risk processes and providing safe underground environments through real-time ventilation monitoring. In all, the paper provides a detailed description of how new designs and technologies can be applied to improve the safety and performance of underground mining operations.
Author Biography
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Parankush Koul, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Parankush Koul is a researcher in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, Illinois. Committed to advancing the fields of aerospace and mechanical engineering, they contribute to academic research and innovation within the institution. Their work focuses on developing technical solutions to complex engineering challenges while collaborating with peers in the scientific community.
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