Modern Problems of Increasing Coal Mines Power Supply Efficiency

Abstract

In this article, the authors consider the main problems of increasing the efficiency of coal mines electrical power system (EPS). The identified problems are divided into two groups: problems that can be solved at the design stage and problems that can be solved at the operation stage. Within each group, the authors consider various problems and propose possible solutions. It is noted that as a result of the solution of formulated problems it is possible to form the problem of developing an intelligent coal mines EPS. To solve this problem it is necessary to use modern technologies such as IoT (Internet of Things) and BIG DATA. In prospective it will allow to create a unified cyber-physical system uniting the virtual and real worlds within the framework of the coal mining technological process and ensuring the rational management of the coal mine EPS by the criterion of minimizing the energy consumption for extracting one ton of coal. As a conclusion, the authors note the necessity of solving the formulated problems for the implementation of the “Industry 4.0” concept, which has great importance for the Russian coal industry.