Simulation modeling computer-based system for optimizing the parameters of open-pit excavator-dump truck complexes

In article presented computer system for automatic optimization of excavator-dump truck complexes parameters in open pit coalmining. System works on integration of simulation modeling in evolutionary algorithm and multiplicative convolution of optimization criteria in an aggregated form for calculation of mining machines optimal parameters. First system user defines mining conditions, physical and mechanical properties of rocks and experiment parameters. Then system automatically choose select from database mining machines parameters, creates simulation models for accounting of mining machines interaction and conducts simulation experiments in simulation core of GPSS World. System shows results of optimization in user interface as 3D-animation with diagrams of change of open pit coalmining parameters of quarry faces, mining machines and unload points. Computer system determined parameters of excavatordump truck complexes for conditions of coalmining in “Barzas partnership” group in Kuzbass. The system took into account unscheduled downtime for organizational and technical reasons. The optimal parameters of excavator-dump truck complexes have been determined to ensure maximum operational performance with minimal unit costs for loading and transporting rocks.

Kuznetsov I. S., Sinoviev V. V., Nikolayev P. I., Starodubov A. N. Simulation modeling computer-based system for optimizing the parameters of open-pit excavatordump truck complexes. MIAB. Mining Inf. Anal. Bull. 2022;(6—1):304—316. [In Russ]. DOI: 10.25018/0236_1493_2022_61_0_304.

The research is done under financial support of Russian Foundation for Basic Research, project No.19—37—90031.

Kuznetsov I. S., Senior engineer, https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9127-7739, «FRC CCC SB RAS», 650000, Kemerovo, prosp. Sovetskey, 18, Russia, e-mail: is150794@mail.ru;
Sinoviev V. V., Cand. Sci. (Eng.), docent, the Head of Laboratory, https://orcid.org/00000003-2945-7613, «FRC CCC SB RAS», 650000, Kemerovo, prosp. Sovetskey, 18, Russia, e-mail: zv150671@gmail.com;
Nikolayev P. I., Senior engineer, https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3052-5177, «FRC CCC SB RAS», 650000, Kemerovo, prosp. Sovetskey, 18, Russia, e-mail: mrnikolaev@mail.ru;
Starodubov A. N., Cand. Sci. (Eng.), docent, senior researcher, https://orcid.org/0000-00027577-9210, «FRC CCC SB RAS», 650000, Kemerovo, prosp. Sovetskey, 18, Russia, e-mail: a.n.starodubov@gmail.com.

Kuznetsov I. S., e-mail: is150794@mail.ru.

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