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HYDRAULIC COAL MINING SYSTEM<br />

Typical mine layouts for a multiple and a single seam are shown in Figures 1 and<br />

2. The dimensions of the panel are: 500 to 600 m along the dip and 1,000 m along the<br />

strike. The schematic of a typical coal mining system is shown in Figure 3, and a<br />

hydraulic hoisting system with bin feeder in Figure 4.<br />

EQUIPMENT<br />

Hydromonitors used are manufactured in China. An operating pressure of 200<br />

kg/cm and a flow rate of 300 to 750 m /hr. with a maximum distance of 600 meters are<br />

commonly used. The coal slurry pumps used are single, two and multiple stage pumps.<br />

The two stage pump is the most reliable and commonly used. It has a maximum of 100 m<br />

water head at a discharge rate of 450 m /hr. The life of the pump is about 1,000 hours. In<br />

addition to the application of hydromonitor for coal mining, China is actively<br />

experimenting with pulse, rotational and oscillating jets in the field for mining flat seams<br />

and for entry development in shale and sandstone.<br />

REFERENCES<br />

1. Lin, Yilin, "Hydraulic Coal Mining in China", Hydraulic Coal Mining Seminar,<br />

Colorado School of Mines, November 1-2, 1979<br />

2. Lin, P., and Ting, B. C., "Development of hydraulic Coal Mining", Coal Science and<br />

<strong>Technology</strong>, No. 8, August, 1980<br />

3. China Coal Industry Annual Review, 1982, Coal Industry Publications<br />

4.<br />

Figure 1. Layout of working area in multiple seams (seam 7 merges into seam 8) at<br />

Luchiato colliery.<br />

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