ISSN - 2391-9361

Volume 15, issue 1

SYSTEMY WSPOMAGANIA W INŻYNIERII PRODUKCJI

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vol. 15, iss. 1/1

Łukasz CIEŚLIK, Piotr KULINOWSKI
The role of mechanical storage bins in the efficient management of the run-of-mine material stream

Abstract: This paper presents an analysis of selected designs of mechanical storage bins in relation to three primary functions: run-of-mine material retention, waste rock separation, and stabilization of material stream capacity. The study also systematizes technical solutions that ensure effective implementation of these functions, as well as those with limited applicability. The analysis has shown that the range of functions performed by a storage bin depends primarily on its design, loading and unloading methods, and the possibility of implementing a bypass function, rather than solely on its storage capacity.

Keywords: mechanical storage bins, run-of-mine material retention, material stream stabilization, waste rock separation, underground transport