Mine Dust Exposure Calculation Model Using Sensor Trajectory Data

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for monitoring cumulative dust exposure of mine operators are inadequate due to poor timeliness, limited coverage, and human factor influences, failing to provide accurate and timely early warnings for occupational hazards such as pneumoconiosis.

Innovation Solution

A computer-implemented calculation method and measuring system that calculates cumulative dust exposure using a multilevel accumulation mathematical model, combining wind flow distribution, respiration dust concentration, and personnel space-time trajectory data from sensors and positioning systems, with real-time correction and calibration to accurately determine individual dust exposure amounts.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If self-inspection and spot check modes are used for dust exposure monitoring, then the monitoring can be implemented with simple methods, but the authenticity and timeliness of monitoring are poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesimplicity of monitoring methodVSAvoidauthenticity and timeliness of monitoring
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements automatic monitoring where the system itself performs the monitoring function without relying on manual self-inspection. Dust concentration sensors automatically detect dust levels, personnel positioning systems automatically track worker locations, and the system automatically calculates cumulative exposure amounts, eliminating the need for manual intervention while ensuring data authenticity and timeliness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical monitoring methods with automated electronic systems. Instead of workers manually recording dust exposure or inspectors physically checking conditions, the system uses sensors, positioning devices, and computer processing to automatically monitor and calculate dust exposure, improving both reliability and timeliness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Measurement precision

If individual cumulative dust exposure monitoring is implemented, then accurate dust exposure data can be obtained, but the system complexity and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccuracy of dust exposure dataVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent designs a multi-functional integrated system where a single system performs multiple functions: dust concentration sensing, personnel positioning, trajectory tracking, cumulative exposure calculation, and early warning. This universal system serves all monitoring needs simultaneously, reducing overall system complexity compared to having separate systems for each function.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent combines multiple monitoring components into an integrated system. The dust concentration sensors, personnel positioning systems, and calculation modules are merged into a unified monitoring platform that processes data together, simplifying system architecture and reducing the complexity of managing multiple separate systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Quantity of substance

If comprehensive monitoring of all mine operators is implemented, then complete dust exposure data can be collected, but the difficulty of supervision increases due to large number of employees

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecompleteness of dust exposure dataVSAvoiddifficulty of supervision
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system automatically monitors all personnel without requiring manual supervision. Each worker's dust exposure is automatically tracked through their personal positioning device and the dust concentration data, eliminating the need for manual supervision of each individual while maintaining complete data collection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses personnel positioning devices that copy or replicate identification information for each worker, allowing the system to automatically identify and track multiple individuals simultaneously. This enables comprehensive monitoring of all employees without increasing supervisory burden, as the system automatically processes each person's data independently.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This approach provides accurate and timely monitoring of dust exposure, enabling effective early warning systems and improved management of occupational hazards, ensuring precise data for preventing pneumoconiosis.

Implementation Method 1

data output by a respiration dust concentration sensor

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectParticle detection:

Implementation Method 2

a wind flow distribution law of the operating surface on-site

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectWind flow: Wind

Implementation Method 3

obtaining a distribution law of respiration dust concentration of an operating surface based on a wind flow distribution law

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAdvection: Advection

Implementation Method 4

creating a calculation model for an individual dust exposure amount of respiration dust based on a multilevel accumulation mathematical model

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMathematical modeling:

Data Source

PatentEP3557222B1Calculation method and testing system for cumulative dust exposure to respirable dust of mine workers
Publication Date: 2022.03.02 CHINA COAL TECH & ENG GRP CHONGQING RES INST CO LTD
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AI summary

The present invention discloses a calculation method and a measuring system for a cumulative dust exposure amount of respiration dust of a mine operator. A distribution law of respiration dust concentration of an operating surface is obtained based on an respiration dust concentration sensor on-site and a wind flow distribution law, a space-time trajectory of the operator is obtained according to a mine personnel positioning system, and a prediction model of an individual dust exposure amount of respiration dust is established based on a multilevel accumulative mathematical model. The prediction model is corrected with a multiple-point correction by using a single individual respiration dust detection device, and is optimized by using multiple individual respiration dust detection devices to finally obtain a calculation model for the cumulative dust exposure amount of respiration dust of the mine operator. The present invention provides a real-time and online continuous obtaining method for dust exposure amounts of respiration dust of the mine operators in underground coal dust operating places, which lays a foundation for the early warning of pneumoconiosis of the mine operators and archives management of the cumulative dust exposure amount of the operators of enterprises.