The surface miner sustainable technology introduction for oil-shale mining in Estonia

Oleg Nikitin, Erik Väli, Sergei Sabanov, Jyri Rivaldo Pastarus

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3 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

The paper introduces a high-selective oil-shale mining technology and the first results of surface miner Wirtgen 2500SM tests. The technology allows to decrease oil-shale loses from 10-15% up to 5-7%. Mining process of the surface miner has a lower disturbing impact, which is topical in open pits and quarries especially in densely populated areas. The low level of dust and noise emissions and also very low vibration are arguments to mine oil shale with surface miner instead of drilling-blasting operations. The risk analysis for testing technology was elaborated.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEnvironment. Technology. Resources - Proceedings of the 6th International Scientific and Practical Conference
PublisherRezeknes Augstskola
Pages55-61
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9789984779546
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 1 2007
Event6th International Scientific and Practical Conference: Environment. Technology. Resources - Rezekne, Latvia
Duration: Jun 20 2007Jun 22 2007

Publication series

NameEnvironment. Technology. Resources - Proceedings of the 6th International Scientific and Practical Conference

Conference

Conference6th International Scientific and Practical Conference: Environment. Technology. Resources
Country/TerritoryLatvia
CityRezekne
Period6/20/076/22/07

Keywords

  • High-selective mining
  • Surface miner
  • Wirtgen 2500SM

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

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