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Simulation investigations of roadheader dynamics for automatic control of cutting process

  • Silesian University of Technology

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Abstract

A starting point for roadheader robotisation (understood as a fully autonomous machine) is to automate the cutting process, which is the basic working process carried out by such machines. In case of boom-type roadheaders, it consists in automatic control of the movement of cutting heads to ensure that the face surface can be worked with optimum process parameters. This will guarantee high drilling efficiency (drilling advancement) and lower energy consumption, reduced dynamic loads and elimination of overloads. The article presents selected results of simulation investigations of dynamics of a boom-type roadheader. In the simulation investigations were employed experimentally verified mathematical models of a boom-type roadheader body and the working process carried out by it. Computer simulations allowed to establish a dynamic state of a roadheader when performing the cutting process in different conditions. The association of cutting process parameters’ values was determined on their basis, for which it is possible to reduce a roadheader's dynamic loads and energy consumption of cutting and to maximise efficiency.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEducation and Accreditation in Geosciences; Environmental Legislation, Multilateral Relations And Funding Opportunities
PublisherInternational Multidisciplinary Scientific Geoconference
Pages805-815
Number of pages11
Edition13
ISBN (Print)9786197408263
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017
Event17th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geoconference, SGEM 2017 - Albena, Bulgaria
Duration: 29 Jun 20175 Jul 2017

Publication series

NameInternational Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference Surveying Geology and Mining Ecology Management, SGEM
Number13
Volume17
ISSN (Print)1314-2704

Conference

Conference17th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Geoconference, SGEM 2017
Country/TerritoryBulgaria
CityAlbena
Period29/06/175/07/17

Keywords

  • Automatic control
  • Cutting process
  • Dynamics
  • Roadheader
  • Simulation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Geotechnical Engineering and Engineering Geology
  • Geology

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