Research Article

Optimization of Overcast Stripping Technology Parameters Based on Discrete Event System Simulation

Table 2

Operational efficiency under various bench heights.

Step height (m)Advanced ditchStepCoal ditchTotal timeEfficiency (m3/h)Efficiency (m3/a)Efficiency change (compared to 11 m step)

11Material volume (m3)356476811036541074104249.54191229300
Time consumption (h)10.0914.190.9825.11

12Material volume (m3)373126820443181098334264.2119188945+0.35%
Time consumption (h)10.4414.241.0825.76

13Material volume (m3)387696763850811114894276.5219244340+0.63%
Time consumption (h)10.7514.081.2426.07

14Material volume (m3)400426623758151120634269.4919212705+0.47%
Time consumption (h)10.9913.971.3226.28

15Material volume (m3)411466388267051116904165.9818746910āˆ’1.97%
Time consumption (h)11.3813.821.6126.81