Abstract
A description is given of a method of analysing modern mining systems in terms of reliability and their effects on productivity. Non-exponential distributions, such as the Weibull and Iognormal distributions, for failure and equipment repair times are also considered. The resulting non-homogeneous Markov process is solved by the method of stages. A longwall mining system is analysed as an example.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | A51-A58 |
| Journal | Transactions of the Institutions of Mining and Metallurgy, Section A: Mining Technology |
| Volume | 102 |
| Publication status | Published - Jan 1993 |
| Externally published | Yes |