• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제17권5호
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• pp.812-821
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• 2007

The ecosystems of certain abandoned mines contain arsenic-resistant bacteria capable of performing detoxification when an ars gene is present in the bacterial genome. The ars gene has already been isolated from Pseudomonas putida and identified as a member of the membrane transport regulatory deoxyribonucleic acid family. The arsenite-oxidizing bacterial strains isolated in the present study were found to grow in the presence of 66.7 mM sodium arsenate($V;\;Na_2HAsO_4{\cdot}7H_2O$), yet experienced inhibited growth when the sodium arsenite($III;\;NaAsO_2$) concentration was higher than 26 mM. Batch experiment results showed that Pseudomonas putida strain OS-5 completely oxidized 1 mM of As(III) to As(V) within 35 h. An arsB gene encoding a membrane transport regulatory protein was observed in arsenite-oxidizing Pseudomonas putida strain OS-5, whereas arsB, arsH, and arrA were detected in strain OS-19, arsD and arsB were isolated from strain RW-18, and arsR, arsD, and arsB were found in E. coli strain OS-80. The leader gene of arsR, -arsD, was observed in a weak acid position. Thus, for bacteria exposed to weak acidity, the ars system may cause changes to the ecosystems of As-contaminated mines. Accordingly, the present results suggest that arsR, arsD, arsAB, arsA, arsB, arsC, arsH, arrA, arrB, aoxA, aoxB, aoxC, aoxD, aroA, and aroB may be useful for arsenite-oxidizing bacteria in abandoned arsenic-contaminated mines.

• Safety and Health at Work
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• 제9권1호
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• pp.10-16
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• 2018

Background: A detailed evaluation of the underground mine climate requires extensive measurements to be performed coupled to climatic modeling work. This can be labor-intensive and time-consuming, and consequently impractical for daily work comfort assessments. Therefore, a simple indicator like a heat stress index is needed to enable a quick, valid, and acceptable evaluation of underground climatic conditions on a regular basis. This can be explained by the unending quest to develop a "universal index," which has led to the proliferation of many proposed heat stress indices. Methods: The aim of this research study is to discuss the challenges in identifying and selecting an appropriate heat stress index for thermal planning and management purposes in underground mines. A method is proposed coupled to a defined strategy for selecting and recommending heat stress indices to be used in underground metal mines in the United States and worldwide based on a thermal comfort model. Results: The performance of current heat stress indices used in underground mines varies based on the climatic conditions and the level of activities. Therefore, carefully selecting or establishing an appropriate heat stress index is of paramount importance to ensure the safety, health, and increasing productivity of the underground workers. Conclusion: This method presents an important tool to assess and select the most appropriate index for certain climatic conditions to protect the underground workers from heat-related illnesses. Although complex, the method presents results that are easy to interpret and understand than any of the currently available evaluation methods.

• 터널과지하공간
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• 제29권2호
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• pp.108-123
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• 2019

최근 전 세계적으로 지하 광산 내 안전관리의 중요성이 부각됨에 따라 실시간 작업자 위치추적, 모니터링 시스템, 원격 제어 등 정보통신기술을 접목한 광산안전관리 기술 개발이 한창 진행 중이다. 이러한 기술들은 네트워크 구축의 유연성을 위해 주로 무선 통신 방식이 적용되고 있으며, 국내에서도 지하 광산 내 무선 통신 네트워크를 통한 모니터링 시스템을 구축한 사례들이 있지만 국내 기준에 맞는 기술 개발이 필요한 실정이다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 지그비 기술을 활용하여 실시간 환경 모니터링 시스템을 개발하고 국내 석회석 광산에 적용한 결과를 고찰하였다. 나아가 개발된 환경 모니터링 시스템을 실시간 통기 모니터링 인터페이스인 $VentSim^{TM}$ LiveView와 연동하여 활용성을 검토하였다. 본 연구는 향후 통기 설비 제어 등 광산 통기 시스템 최적화에 관한 연구에 도움이 될 것으로 기대된다.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.259-272
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• 2022

Rockburst is a dynamic, multivariate, and non-linear phenomenon that occurs in underground mining and civil engineering structures. Predicting rockburst is challenging since conventional models are not standardized. Hence, machine learning techniques would improve the prediction accuracies. This study describes decision based uncertainty models to predict rockburst in underground engineering structures using gradient boosting algorithms (GBM). The model input variables were uniaxial compressive strength (UCS), uniaxial tensile strength (UTS), maximum tangential stress (MTS), excavation depth (D), stress ratio (SR), and brittleness coefficient (BC). Several models were trained using different combinations of the input variables and a 3-fold cross-validation resampling procedure. The hyperparameters comprising learning rate, number of boosting iterations, tree depth, and number of minimum observations were tuned to attain the optimum models. The performance of the models was tested using classification accuracy, Cohen's kappa coefficient (k), sensitivity and specificity. The best-performing model showed a classification accuracy, k, sensitivity and specificity values of 98%, 93%, 1.00 and 0.957 respectively by optimizing model ROC metrics. The most and least influential input variables were MTS and BC, respectively. The partial dependence plots revealed the relationship between the changes in the input variables and model predictions. The findings reveal that GBM can be used to anticipate rockburst and guide decisions about support requirements before mining development.

• 예술인문사회 융합 멀티미디어 논문지
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• 제7권6호
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• pp.693-700
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• 2017

우리나라의 광산은 지질학적인 구조와 형상이 복잡하며, 규모가 작기 때문에 광산의 개발 및 관리와 채굴계획 수립에 정교한 측량성과와 3D 모델링이 필요하다. 하지만 데이터 취득 및 처리 기술과 경제성으로 인해 현재 기존의 방법을 이용하고 있다. 광산의 구조, 갱도, 채굴면적 등을 2D 도면을 기반으로 기록 및 관리하고 있으며, 이로 인해 인력과 시간의 낭비는 물론 정확도 문제로 인한 사고의 위험도 가지고 있는 실정이다. 최근 외국에서는 지질에 대한 조사 자료와 광산에 대한 공간정보를 통합하여 데이터베이스화 하고, 이를 광산관리 및 채굴계획 수립에 활용하고 있다. 본 연구에서는 레이저스캐너를 활용하여 광산관리와 채굴계획 수립을 위한 공간정보를 구축하고자 하였다. 연구를 통해 광산에 대한 공간정보를 효과적으로 취득하고, 자료처리를 통해 모델링 된 데이터를 생성할 수 있었다. 광산관리를 위한 3D 모델은 광산의 안전한 채굴계획 수립과 운영에 중요한 도구로써 활용이 기대된다.

• 사물인터넷융복합논문지
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.25-41
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• 2024

노천 광산 채굴 시나리오와 관련하여 현재 중국에서는 주요 수동 및 정기 검사를 위한 비디오 모니터링을 사용하는 것으로 인건비를 지속적으로 투자해야 하며 적시성이 낮다. 이 조기경보 모니터링의 문제를 해결하기 위해 이 글에서는 공간화 알고리즘 모델을 개발하여 노천광산의 월경채굴 조기경보시스템을 설계하고 광산채굴장비의 지리적 정보를 산출하고 실시간으로 광산 승인 범위의 레이어 좌표와 비교하고, 자동으로 광산의 월경 채굴 행동을 예측한다. 장시 핑샹 지역을 연구 대상으로 하여 노천 광산 채굴 엔지니어링 기계 장비를 식별 및 추적 대상으로 선정하였으며, 현장 실험을 통해 시스템이 안정적이고 신뢰할 수 있으며 검증 시스템의 목표 추적 정확도가 높은 것으로 나타났으며, 광산 채굴 감독의 적시성과 정확성을 향상시킬 수 있고 감독의 인건비를 크게 절감할 수 있다.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제36권5호
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• pp.427-440
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• 2024

This study concentrates on the 301 comprehensive caving working face, notable for its considerable mining height. The roof model is established by integrating prior geological data and the latest borehole rock stratum's physical and mechanical parameters. This comprehensive approach enables the determination of lithology, thickness, and mechanical properties of the roof within 50 m of the primary mining coal seam. Utilizing the transfer rock beam theory and incorporating mining pressure monitoring data, the study delves into the geometric parameters of the direct roof, basic roof movement, and roof pressure during the initial mining process of the 301 comprehensive caving working face. The direct roof of the mining working face is stratified into upper and lower sections. The lower direct roof consists of 6.0 m thick coarse sandstone, while the upper direct roof comprises 9.2 m coarse sandstone, 2.6 m sandy mudstone, and 2.8 m medium sandstone. The basic roof stratum, totaling 22.1 m in thickness, includes layers such as silty sand, medium sandstone, sandy mudstone, and coal. The first pressure step of the basic roof is 61.6 m, with theoretical research indicating a maximum roof pressure of 1.62 MPa during periodic pressure. Extensive simulations and analyses of roof subsidence and advanced abutment pressure under varying working face lengths. Optimal roof control effect is observed when the mining face length falls within the range of 140 m-155 m. This study holds significance as it optimizes the working face length in thick coal seams, enhancing safety and efficiency in coal mining operations.

• 한국응용과학기술학회지
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• 제21권3호
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• pp.252-258
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• 2004

This study was performed to evaluate characteristic of acid mine drainages (AMD) from abandoned mines in Kangwon-Do. Youngdong abandoned mine, and Soo and Hambaek abandoned mines in Hamtae were selected for this study. Average pHs of the mine drainages were 3-6.5, and those of Youngdong and Hambaek drainages were very acidic as 3-4. $SO_4^{-2}$ of Youngdong and Hambaek drainages were over 1,600 mg/L, which higher than average value (845 mg/L) of acid mine drainages in nationwide. Cu, Mn, and As concentrations of the drainages were lower than ‘Pollutant Discharge Permission'. Fe concentrations of Youngdong and Hambaek drainages were approximately 96 mg/L, which were two times higher than average value in nationwide. From correlation analysis using SPSS, significant correlation was not discovered between 'contaminants' analyzed in three acid mine drainages.

• 대한공간정보학회지
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.101-107
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• 2008

자연적 경관이 빼어난 지역에 위치한 석회석 노천광산의 경우 친환경생태학적 개발 및 복원에 대한 요구가 증대됨에 따라 각종 환경 및 경관 관련 민원이 지속적으로 야기되고 있다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 백두대간에 위치한 석회석 노천광산을 대상으로 항공레이저측량과 지상레이저측량을 융합하여 대상지역의 지능형국토정보 구축을 수행함으로써 대상지역의 석회석 채광으로 인한 지속적인 모니터링 방안을 정립하고, 고품질 지형정보를 통한 각종 환경 관련 문제 및 복원계획의 합리적인 추진에 기여하고자 한다.

• Geomechanics and Engineering
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• 제15권3호
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• pp.889-898
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• 2018

Backfilling of mine stopes with waste rocks or tailings is commonly done to enhance ground stability. It is also an alternative for mining wastes disposal. A successful application of underground backfilling requires an accurate evaluation of the stress distribution in stopes. Over the years, various analytical solutions have been proposed to assess these stresses. Most of them were based on the arching theory, considering uniform stresses across horizontal layer elements. The vertical and horizontal stresses in vertical stopes are principal stresses only along the vertical center line, but not close to the walls where there is rotation of the principal stresses. A few solutions use arc layer elements that follow the iso-contours of the minor principal stresses, based on numerical solutions. In this paper, a modified analytical solution is developed for the stresses in vertical backfilled stopes, considering a circular arc distribution. The proposed solution is calibrated with a few numerical modeling results and then validated by additional numerical simulations under different conditions.