Methodological basis for calculating parameters of direct dumping flowsheets in open pit mining of gently dipping coal beds

Abstract

Under discussion are the direct dumping flowsheets applied to remove lower overburden layers at coal series deposits in Kuzbass. The authors present the calculation procedure for the parameters of overburden excavation and re-excavation flowsheets using draglines. It is found how the re-excavation coefficient depends on the place and level of the dragline site. The recommendations on selecting the dragline route in internal dumping are made. The main trends toward expanding the area of application of the direct dumping technology are identified.