Key issues:
- Fresh air supply according to health and safety regulations.
- Fresh air reduces exposure to extreme heat, hazardous gas and dust.
- Continuous mine tunnel expansion planning.
- Flow distribution prediction for parallel flow channels and integrated system of tunnels.
- Accident scenario planning and risk mitigation.
Methodology:
- Steady state model of system layout.
- Perform what if studies.
Solution:
- Planning of tunnel expansion, new air shaft planning and placement and fan selection is easy and quick.
- Health and Safety is addressed with simulation proof of risk mitigation – e.g. ventilation fan trips.
