A method for integrated process simulation in the mining industry

作者:Riehs Camargo Luis Felipe; Rodrigues Luis Henrique; Lacerda Daniel Pacheco; Piran Fabio Sartori
来源:European Journal of Operational Research, 2018, 264(3): 1116-1129.
DOI:10.1016/j.ejor.2017.07.013

摘要

This paper proposes a method of Integrated Process Simulation (MIPS), which considers the dynamic, stochastic and systemic characteristics of mining operations to support investment decisions in this industry. This MIPS supports development of a Decision Support System (DSS) that considers product quality, process productivity and production costs. A case study is described that used the MIPS to make better investment decisions. The MIPS has proven, in practice, to be effective in several applications; for example, in defining the maintenance policy for critical equipment in an iron ore concentration plant; the process for removing impurities and simulating the company's budget to evaluate the viability of different business plans.

  • 出版日期2018-2-1