Theoretical Preconditions for Business Processes Management of Energy Efficiency in Mining Enterprises

摘要

The article justifies the need for further development of the scientific approach to evaluation and selection of energy-saving technologies for the open-cast mining of iron ore deposits, which is important for the mining industry of Ukraine. A structural diagram of the theory of energy saving is proposed. Its key principle is to solve the problem of energy efficiency improvement that is achieved by means of certain technological and organizational methods in case of provision of minimum specific energy and economic costs for mining. The fundamental basis of the theory is a group of relatively independent of each other key regularities. Based on the considered theory of energy saving by energy intensity proposed the criterion for evaluating the feasibility of using known technologies and organization of open mining works. The calculation formula which allows to evaluate adequate options of business processes management at mining enterprises by energy equivalent is presented to solve the problem of energy efficiency improvement. Further development of the theory energy saving and management business processes in the context of evaluation and selection of energy-saving technologies for the open development of iron ore deposits is important for the stable functioning of the mining industry in Ukraine.