MASTERMINE in action: Cutting-edge developments at TERNA MAG mines
Bobakas open pit mine, Evia, Greece
By Thomas Siozos (TERNA MAG)
From UAVs enhancing mine visualisation and safety, to smart predictive maintenance, real-time air quality digital twins, advanced IIoT connectivity, and crucial geotechnical monitoring, the MASTERMINE consortium partners are revolutionising mining operations at TERNA MAG mines.
UAVs for remote mine supervision
At the Nea Plakaria underground mine, the UAV Elios 2 has been deployed to create detailed 3D visualisations of specific areas. In the coming weeks, the Democritus University of Thrace (DUTH) will utilise the DJI Matrice 300 for similar 3D visualisations at the Bobakas open pit mine. Additionally, this UAV will play a crucial role in supervising the workforce, primarily focusing on safety.
Smart predictive maintenance
CORE Innovation Centre (CORE IC) is in the process of installing COREbeat and smart sensors on critical assets, including dewatering pumps, the ventilation system, and the power system of the Nea Plakaria underground mine. These sensors will monitor vibration, temperature, current amplitude, voltage, power, energy, and power factor, with data transferred in real-time to the cloud via the I-SENSE Group of ICCS mesh network. This information will then be utilised by deep learning algorithms, enabling smart predictive maintenance and energy forecasting processes at TERNA MAG.
Real-time air quality digital twin
The first trial air flow simulation of a specific corridor has been done by ITA. More data will be gathered about the initial topology of the corridors in the future for more precise simulations.
IIoT Connectivity
The I-SENSE Group of ICCS has installed WiFi 6 access points in the Nea Plakaria underground mine to facilitate the transfer of sensor data to the cloud. In the coming weeks, similar installations will occur at the Bobakas open pit mine, creating a comprehensive WiFi 6 mesh network that will allow for easy access to real-time data.
Geo-DTs (Geo-Digital Twins)
SUBTERRA is preparing to install two extensometers at the end of the main corridor of Nea Plakaria underground mine. These instruments will provide essential geotechnical information on the mine's stability, including data on horizontal displacement, total pressure, and vertical displacement (subsidence).
