The workshop aims to highlight ventilation aspects with respect to modelling electric vehicles and conveyed ore heat.

Firstly, the utility of electric vehicles in underground mining has increased in recent years. Advantages of an electric fleet over its diesel counterpart are well documented: less overall heat, and little to no contaminant generation. Unlike diesel equipment, however, ventilation requirements for electric vehicles are not well understood. 

Secondly, broken rock on conveyors can contribute upwards of 50% towards the overall heat load in underground mines. There are numerous parameters that need to be considered for adequate benchmarking between reality and simulation.