Mining is the process of extraction of valuable minerals or other geological materials from the Earth. Power electronics can play a great role in the modernisation of the mining industry
Everyone uses products that come directly or indirectly from mines, in their daily life, but most people do not know how mining is carried out. Sincere efforts are made by mine owners to make the process of mining efficient, safe and hazard-proof. New devices are invented often to make the mining process safer. Understandably, power electronics is set to be the next-generation mining instrumentation technology to make mines smarter and more cost-effective.
Mining is the process of extraction of valuable minerals or other geological materials from the Earth, usually from ore body, vein, seam, reef and so on. Ores recovered from mining include metals, coal, oil shale, gemstones, limestones, rock salt, potash and more.
Today, most of the goods we enjoy are gifts from mining activity, including glass, building materials, metal sheets, wires, rods, gold and silver. Mining is a complex process, carried out under the most demanding environments.
Today, leading mining companies depend heavily on power electronics, variable speed drives and soft starters. These elements give high performance, quality and reliability to mining operations, as compared to conventional manual mechanical systems.
Power electronics
Using power electronics, mines across the world can extract and process millions of tons of metals and minerals, non-stop. These can provide efficient service with outstanding quality and design.
Following are the main challenging parameters in mines, where power electronics finds potential applications:
• Altitude
• Dust
• Pollution
• Moisture
• Hazardous Environments
• Ventilation Power-electronics-based devices in mining should have the following features:
• High overload design
• Maximum motor care and low harmonics alternatives
• Should operate even at 50°C without power failure
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