Methodical support for corporate operational planning of an excavator-truck-conveyor complex based on simulation modeling

In the article the methodical support for corporate operational planning of the excavator-truck-conveyor complex using simulation modeling methods is represented. The main difficulty with traditional planning methods lies in the need to align mining-geometric and mining-geological parameters with the production capacity of the mining and transport equipment used, as well as the lack of sufficient optimization efficiency when these parameters change. Assessing the potential of the mining and transport system should be carried out using methods that allow for an objective and accurate consideration of the impact of such factors. The proposed approach to planning the operation of the mining and transport system is implemented within technologically stable periods using simulation modeling methods. This contributes to increased planning reliability and the achievement of maximum economic efficiency in the open pit's geotechnical system. Simulation modeling of complex mining and transport systems ensures a detailed and consistent accounting of all operations within the modeled process. The status of each system element is recorded step by step, and their operation and downtime are monitored. In addition, data characterizing the functioning of the system as a whole is collected. This approach allows for the identification of the qualitative and quantitative impact of individual elements on the final results of the system's operation and the evaluation of the effectiveness of the chosen option for organizing the interaction of mining and transport equipment from a technological perspective. The system will enable efficient planning of mining and transport operations in real-time, with full capacity utilization, taking into account a large number of interrelated factors that significantly impact the operation of open pit mining and transport systems, and will also ensure prompt evaluation of the effectiveness of the resulting planning options.

Boyandinova A. A., Adilkhanova Zh. A., Tkachenko O. N. Methodical support for corporate operational planning of an excavator-truck-conveyor complex based on simulation modeling. MIAB. Mining Inf. Anal. Bull. 2025;(12-2):71-83. [In Russ]. DOI: 10.25018/0236_1493_2025_122_0_71.

A.A. Boyandinova¹, Dr. Sci. (Eng.), Associate Professor,  Scientific Secretary, e-mail: A.Boyandinova@mail.ru, ORCID ID: 0009-0001-5197-4599,
Zh.A. Adilkhanova¹, Cand. Sci. (Eng.), Head of Laboratory, e-mail: Zhanna_mark10@mail.ru, ORCID ID: 0000-0002-2637-4006,
O.N. Tkachenko¹, Cand. Sci. (Eng.), Junior Researcher, e-mail: oksananecolaevna@gmail.com, ORCID ID: 0000-0003-1372-7113,
¹ Institute of Mining named after D.A. Kunayev, Branch of the «NC CPMS RK» RSE of the Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan, 050046, Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Zh.A. Adilkhanova, e-mail: Zhanna_mark10@mail.ru.

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