THE MODERN WONGAWILLI METHOD
Modern Pillar Extraction 0 CommentThe Wongawilli system involves much larger blocks of up to 200 m wide. It consists of a 2 or 3 heading entry headings driven through the centre of the panels, splitting the panel into two smaller panels. The panel can be up to 1000 m long. Lifting of the fenders […]
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Modern Pillar Extraction 0 CommentRules and Procedures for BLS operation Only the miner driver and one other workman shall stand between the miner & the BLS’s position whilst the lift is being taken. Only one BLS to be lowered and moved at any one time. Always lower the rear legs first to allow any […]
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Panel & Pillar Extraction 0 CommentProblems encountered with the Old Ben system prompted the design of Wongawilli system of Pillar extraction, and the following parameters were set: 1. Provision of a single working place 2. Extraction of coal in stress relieved areas 3. Utilisation of the coal in stress as a support 4. Maximise extraction of […]
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Panel & Pillar Extraction 0 CommentWhen the statutory limitations on pillar extraction by mechanical means were lifted in NSW, a number of problems became evident due to the time which had elapsed from the development of the original workings. Many pillars had partially crushed due to the time they had stood unworked or due to […]
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Traditional Pillar Extraction 0 CommentThe method was designed to limit some of the problemsinherent with the open ended lifting. It reduces the lenght of each lift so the a continuous miner and its crew are exposed to a lesser span of cantilevered roof. It is not so amenable to ad hoc changes to the […]
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Traditional Pillar Extraction 0 CommentIn this method a succession of drives is made down the goaf side or sides of the pillar (picture). Roof support for the drives is by rows of breaking-off propos placed along the goaf sideand with or without cross timber to support the immediate roof of the place. The method […]
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Method 0 CommentFirst workings are conducted for two main reasons: To develop the pillars, bords and/or panels to enable their subsequent extraction, and To develop multiple main entries for access to the coal reserves. These entries are supported in the long term by the pillars consequently formed. The number of development headings […]
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