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Ayush
Ayush
12/1/2023
**Classification**
Understanding the different methods of working is crucial in the coal
mining industry. The various classifications include:
a) Long wall mining
b) Pillar and Post (PP&P) mining
c) Room and Pillar (R&P) mining
d) Continuous Mining Machinery (CMM)
**Continuous Miners**
Advanced underground machines using chain conveyors to extract coal seams.
Types include:
a) Surface continuous miners (SCM)
b) Underground continuous miners (UCM)
c) Subterranean continuous miners (SCM)
**LHD and Chain Conveyor Layout**
Long haul and drift (LHD) systems in coal mining using chain conveyors.
Steps:
a) Establish LHD width
b) Determine haulage lane locations
c) Identify air and gas systems, hydraulic lines, and control cabins
By considering these factors, the coal mining industry can implement effective strategies for
sustainable and efficient mining operations.