BASIC INPUT DATA Site characteristics Deposit characteristics Mine parameters _ Type of mining Mining systems =» Equipment selection > unit operations ing systems Drill and blast ~ Excavation (cyclic or non-cyclic) ~ Transportation (cyclic or non-cyclic) Ripping - Excavation (cyclic or non-cyclic) ~ Transportation (cyclic or non-cyclic) Unit operations iit. iv, v Drill and blast or Ripping Loading ‘Transportation ‘Type of mining Hard rock mining or soft rock mining Cyclic mining or non cyclic mining,Factors to be considered for the selection of machine requirements (for the primary production function: Performance factors Design factors Support factors Cost factors Drills Hole size Drilling rate Down pressure Rotary torque Rotary speed Compressor size Mast height Max. driling depth Cycle time + Pipe changes = Machine relocation Manoeuvrabilty ‘Travel speeds. Gradeability, Degree of automation Reliability PERFORMANCE FACTORS. Excavators/Loaders Bucket capacity Digging capabilities Cutting forces ~ Cutting speeds = Cutting action = Ole time Digging height Dumping height Reach Ground pressure ‘swing speed/turning radios Propel speeds Tractive effort Reliability ‘Transport units Pay load Gross weight Power Gradeability Acceleration ‘Speed ranges Retardation/breaking Traction ‘Turning radius Dump speed Reliability‘Total power: Service lite Weight Physical size Stability Ground clearance configuration = Geometry and linkages = Complexity Modular construction ‘Appearance Serviceability Maintainability Transportabiity Ruggedness [Altitude limitations “Temperature limitations Noi levels Crew sie Dust generation Operator skill required Operator effort required Operator safety Operator visibility Control response Power rating and characteristics Hydraulic vs electric vs mechanical drive system Diesel vs electric power On-board diagnostic and testing devices Bacup systems ‘Overload protection devices Fire suppression equipment ‘Accessory options ‘Optimal specificationsAuxiliary machines required Frequency of servicing required ‘Workshop vs field maintenance Maintenance skills required Portion-maintenance in-house Power distribution system reqi (Fuel storage facilities) Component standardization Manufacturers support available Manufacturing quality Parts availability‘Ownership costs = Depreciation * Insurances - Taxes. Initial investment includes ‘asic machine ‘Accessories and options Special features Freieht Ballast Field assembly (minus savage value) Operating costs Labour Supplies Fuel / power lubricants Repairs / maintenance Optional = General supervision = Storage and warehousing