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Instytut Techniki Górniczej KOMAG

Instytut Techniki Górniczej KOMAG (KOMAG) is the research and development centre of organizational and proprietary structure adapted to the market activity in the European Research Area and of the organizational culture creating a friendly climate for generating new ideas and realizing the innovative activities, i.e. transforming new ideas into new products.
The KOMAG’s scope of activity includes research and development projects in the domain of minerals mining and processing as well as environment protection and work safety connected with them, but also air and ground surface protection, waste management and an adaptation of research results for a practical implementation and their dissemination in other natural and technical sciences.
KOMAG has 65 years of experience in mechanization of mining operations in Poland. The first Polish mechanized longwall systems, hoisting machines as well as other machines were designed at KOMAG.
KOMAG still specializes in designing, analysis and construction of mechanical equipment for the mining industry (http://komag.eu/). It has achieved national and international success in this area, mainly by collaboration with manufacturers of machines and equipment for the mining industry, and has very good relations with the mining companies.
KOMAG has the following three laboratories of high capacity: Laboratory of Tests, Laboratory of Applied Tests and Laboratory of Material Engineering and Environment. KOMAG has also the Division of Attestation Tests, Certifying Body, which issues certificates for the products and machines approving their use in mine undergrounds. At present KOMAG has 230 employees. Its technical and scientific teams specialize almost in all mechanical systems and equipment used in coal mines as well as in the control systems.

Główny Instytut Górnictwa (GIG)

Główny Instytut Górnictwa (GIG) The strategic and key aim of the Institute is to strengthen its position in the European Research Area in the field of mining, environmental engineering and new directions for the use of coal fuel. The Institute has implemented an Integrated Management System whose compliance with PN-EN ISO 9001:2009, PN-N-18001:2004 and PN-EN ISO 14001:2005 is confirmed by a certificate no. JBS-54/5/2009, issued by the Polish Centre of Testing and Certification. The Institute’s activities include projects, financed or co-financed by various programmes using resources of the European Union. GIG’s area of activity covers target projects, own research projects, commissioned projects and development projects, implemented under Structural Funds and EU programmes. GIG participates in activities carried out under a strategic research and development programme, and so-called Technology Initiative. The strong position, tradition and constant development of the Institute is proved among others by operating Experimental Mine Barbara which is currently a part of the Institute, and has been a unique training ground on a global scale since 1926. Other successful projects include Silesian Centre for Environmental Radioactivity established in 2012, and Clean Coal Technology Centre created in 2013. All facilities and research centres run by GIG have a unique scientific and research equipment, and methods of world-class research, which allows for the implementation of work in the area of mining, geoengineering, and environmental engineering and protection, as well as other specialities related to these disciplines in the full range of research and a high level of science. Unique equipment, database and research methods used by highly qualified and experienced research personnel, comprises 110 researchers (60 lecturers, 22 assistants, 18 associate professors and 10 full professors), 33 research and technology employees, and 296 technical and engineering employees, supported by 87 administrative employees. The majority of the results of the works carried out in GIG has a direct practical application in the economy. The qualified staff of the Institute and the research team have experience and have achieved success in the area of research, including among others numerous scientific publications, especially in the area related to the topic of the project or related topics, participation in national and European projects and numerous awards for achievements in science. The results of the Institute's research, developed and implemented inventions have a significant contribution to the development of innovation in the field of mining, geoengineering, and environmental engineering and protection in mining areas.

RWTH Aachen University (RWTH)

RWTH Aachen University (RWTH) has for many years been ranked as the top technical University of Excellence in Germany. Joint research with industry and large collaborative research centers are a particular strength of this partner. The Institute for Mineral Resources Machine Technology (IMR) is part of the Division of Mining Engineering, Mineral Processing and Recycling at the RWTH Aachen University. The research activities of IMR are subdivided into three areas of application; Sensor Technology and Automation, Diagnostics and Maintenance as well as Rock cutting. The IMR employs around 40 people which are all involved in research and development. Among them are about 20 PhD students. Their background is as diverse as the areas of application which are conducted at IMR. Especially the expertise in the area of Sensor Technology and Automation will be of great benefit for the proposed project. Furthermore, a lot of project experience, which was gained at several state and EU funded projects, will be incorporated into this project.

XGraphic Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH (XGRAPHIC)

XGraphic Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH (XGRAPHIC) is a small-sized company focusing on software development and information technology. We are located in Aachen, Germany. Since 1993 we are successful in developing customized software solutions for individual technical tasks. XGraphic is specialized in the design and implementation of customized software and technical systems with interactive graphical components for various fields, e.g. the mining industry. Emphasis is put on applications with graphical user interfaces and databases, process data acquisition and visualization. Other aspects include web applications, mobile computing and digital signage solutions. XGraphic has a long-time experience in the design and implementation of applications for 3D infrastructure and information management for the mining industry. In the last 2 decades XGraphic developed many different applications which meets the special multi-disciplinary needs of the mining industry. Dr. David Buttgereit has 5 years of experience in industrial research including WiFi-based communication and information systems in underground mines. He has extensive experience in applied research of localization of mobile devices and development of 3D applications for the mining industry. During his work for the XGraphic company he worked 5 years as project engineer and software developer. In the last 7 years his work as CTO/CEO includes organisation and management of software projects. Dr. Sebastian Bitzen has 4 years of experience in industrial research including SCADA systems and web based applications. He is employed as a project engineer for XGraphic and his work includes the design and implementation of applications for 3D visualization as well as augmented reality solution for mobile devices.

Becker Warkop Ltd. company (BW)

Becker Warkop Ltd. company (BW), with its headquarters located in Swierklany, was formed in 1991 as a joint venture company based on agreement between Polish partner Warkop Sp. z o.o. and Walter Becker GmbH (Germany) – currently Becker Mining Systems A.G. Cooperation in sales, manufacturing and service transportation systems for the mining industry, based on floor mounted rope driven haulage system was the basic idea of the creation of Becker Warkop. After many years of activity, Becker Warkop Company has also specialized in manufacturing the powered roof supports. The powered roof supports, designed and manufactured according to the newest technological solutions, are used in many mines and are operating in seams of thickness from 1.2 m to 4.5 m. BW develops transportation systems for the mining industry on the basis of versatile diesel drives of power 148 kW. These are suspended monorails and floor-mounted railways. These machines significantly revolutionized transportation in mines’ undergrounds contributing to increase of profitability of mines. At present, BW implements a new product, i.e. manoeuvring suspended monorail with battery drive. It is the company’s respond to the problem of increasing emission of exhaust gases in mine underground. BW also collaborates with KOMAG. The transportation machine of a new type LZS-150, which can operate as a typical rail locomotive as well as it has a possibility to operate on inclined tracks by use of rack and pinion drive, was implemented three years ago in a result of this collaboration. At present it is planned to start collaboration as regards a new type of the battery drive designed for drivetrains of suspended monorails. This drive will be competitive to diesel drives and will be the answer to the clear market’s demand for such solution. BW has its own testing track of 210 m length for suspended monorails and floor-mounted railways which has many bends, upward sections and downward sections and thus it is ideal for different tests, including the tests of energy recuperation. The surface area of the workshops is 5 480 m2. Complete area of the Company is 42 600 m2. Number of employees is 300 people and it is still increasing. BW has qualified and experienced designers, who creates an ideal designing team together with the KOMAG’s personnel. The company also participated in successfully completed GEOSOFT European project. All the above information confirms the possibility of successful realization of INESI project objectives, in which BW plans to participate.

Premogovnik Velenje, d. d. (PV)

Premogovnik Velenje, d. d. (PV) has a 140 year history of lignite mining. It currently operates the technologically advanced Velenje lignite coal mine in Slovenia (http://www.rlv.si/en/) which produces 4 Mt of coal per year for the nearby Šostanj power station, generating over 35% of Slovenia’s electricity. At current rates of production the mine should continue operating for at least another 40 years. Along with its associated holding company Slovenske Elektrarne (HSE), it has an excellent record in social responsibility and sustainability. To improve its coal production processes, Premogovnik, mainly through its Technical Services and Work Preparation departments (equipment specialists), has development projects in clean coal technologies, electric power usage, roadways design, transport and logistics, optimization and automation of coal transport, working practices, workforce management, and occupational health and safety. The technical department employs more than 50 experts, with more than two thirds of these being mining, mechanical, electrical or geological engineers. It mines a bowl shaped coal seam which the thickness reaches up to 165 m. The depth of the coal seam varies from 300 to 500m. The mine operates the so called “Velenje Mining Method” which can be described as a combination of Longwall Top Coal Caving (LTCC) and multi-slice longwall mining methods which are fully mechanized. The natural characteristics of the coal and the roof strata help the exploitation, which includes braking and crushing the seam. The face height depend on the thickness of the insulating clay in the hanging wall, which allows coal production in the first place, protecting the coal face from the water and sand inrush. The Velenje mining method was developed on classical coal faces equipped with friction legs and iron beams. Low performance, strenuous physical work and high production costs required an accelerated development of mining equipment and technology. At the beginning of the 1970s, Velenje Coal Mine began an intensive development of the equipment for mechanized work at longwall faces. A number of hydraulic support systems were tested. Initially, load-carrying hydraulic support systems were mainly tested. Due to their properties, the results were not very satisfactory. Different types of these hydraulic support systems were used and upgrading for more than 18 years. At roof support development PV stare to stability, caring capacity, safety against coal crushing and maximum processes mechanization.

DTEK ENERGY (DTEK)

DTEK ENERGY (DTEK) is the largest Ukrainian vertically integrated energy company that implements wide range of work: starting from coal production and its preparation to generation of electricity with its further supply to consumers. DTEK’s coal sector, including 31 mines, is the main supplier of raw materials. In 2013 total coal production of the company amounted to 41.2 million tons, sales volume exceeded 30 million tons. This allows us to consider DTEK as one of the largest coal producers in Europe. According to long term strategy, DTEK plans to start mine closing procedure in 2022. Due to that, implementation of alternative energy sources projects is a thorny issue for the company, which could create additional work places (socially friendly), support and modernize the mine production sites and reduce the amount of GHGs emissions (environmentally friendly). In 2010, 800 kW heat pump installation of heat transformation coefficient 3.26 was built at Bladodatnaya mine, what allowed to close a coal fired boiler located nearby. Due to that, return of investment costs was 3 years, which is fairly impressive time. Constantly increasing price of electricity in Ukraine makes it important to develop the renewable energy technologies.

ELMECH Kazeten (ELMECH)

ELMECH Kazeten (ELMECH) is a leading manufacturer of Air Fans and sludge pumps used in underground mining (coal, copper, etc.). Their products are ATEX certified and well-known and installed by many mines in Poland, Turkey and Serbia. ELMECH merged in 2002 with Zakłady Naprawcze Przemysłu Górniczego KAZETEN S.A. to form ELMECH Kazenten and have been producing innovative design solutions for the mining industry for many years. This is witnessed by the fact that they won the 2014 Product of the Year for their WLE-1280 Fan at the Second International Congress of Silesia Innovatica 2014.

PROJECT ABSTRACT

DIVISION OF INESI PROJECT INTO WORK PACKAGES

Apart of the WP7 (coordination and management issues), the rest of work packages creates three main groups of stages of work to be done:

CONSORTIUM

Instytut Techniki Górniczej KOMAG

Główny Instytut Górnictwa (GIG)

RWTH Aachen University (RWTH)

XGraphic Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH (XGRAPHIC)

Becker Warkop Ltd. company (BW)

Premogovnik Velenje, d. d. (PV)

DTEK ENERGY (DTEK)

ELMECH Kazeten (ELMECH)

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PROJECT ABSTRACT

DIVISION OF INESI PROJECT INTO WORK PACKAGES

Apart of the WP7 (coordination and management issues), the rest of work packages creates three main groups of stages of work to be done:

CONSORTIUM

Instytut Techniki Górniczej KOMAG

Główny Instytut Górnictwa (GIG)

RWTH Aachen University (RWTH)

XGraphic Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH (XGRAPHIC)

Becker Warkop Ltd. company (BW)

Premogovnik Velenje, d. d. (PV)

DTEK ENERGY (DTEK)

ELMECH Kazeten (ELMECH)

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