Authors: Victor Okolnishnikov, Sergey Rudometov, Sergey Zhuravlev
The paper describes a new specialized library of simulation models of mining machinery for coal mining in flat-lying coal seam. This library is a part of the new visual interactive discrete simulation system of technological processes MTSS (Manufacturing and Transportation Simulation System). MTSS is effective in solving the task for the rapid creation of correct simulation model by mining engineers. This is ensured by the presence in the simulation system visually interactive interface and a set of libraries. There are libraries for simulation the following subsystems of coal mine belt conveyor subsystem, power supply subsystem, and pumping subsystem. The new library contains models of highwall mining, longwall mining system, coal seam, mining machines, self-moving coal wagon, and storage area. Models of highwall technology and longwall technology for coal mining in flat-lying coal seam were made with the help of the new library. These models are used for developing of process control systems for underground coal mines in Kuznetsk Coal Basin (Russia, Western Siberia).