Design Optimization in Underground Coal Systems. Volume II. The RESERV-COAL Program. Final Technical Report, February 28, 1981

摘要

The purpose of this research effort was to rewrite the algorithm for calculating areas contained inside given mining boundaries. The computation has proven to be accurate irrespective of the shape of the mining boundaries or property. The program is designed to compute the area inside a single mining tract and multiple mining tracts, and areas must be treated separately. Extensive testing of the algorithm has not indicated flaws, and the user manual has been upgraded to reflect the revised program. The major application of the research effort will be directed to computing the total area of reserves inside a specified mining boundary as well as computing the total tonnages from a number of mining areas. Also included, is a capability for determination of the tonnages involved with specific characteristics or specifications of sulfur, BTU, percent reject, and ash values. The computer program appears to be an excellent tool for computing reserves of tabular deposits such as coal. The calculation of reserves with any parametric designation or specification will permit evaluations of coal reserves possessing certain major characteristics, which will further enhance evaluation and improved mining design of mining properties. (ERA citation 06:015256)