THE PRACTICE OF IMPLEMENTING DBO DESIGN SOFTWARE IN A MINING ENTERPRISE

Abstract

The article is devoted to the experience of implementing software for digital design of drilling and blasting operations (DBO) in 3D format at a mining enterprise. DBO design is a laborious process, errors in which lead to significant financial losses and increased risks to production safety. The paper describes the stages of implementation, examines the problems of software commissioning in production, analyzes key indicators for optimizing drilling and blasting operations using the developed software. The system provides automated execution of design tasks: preparation of well placement projects, control of tolerances, formation of files for integration with drilling rigs. The implementation of the system has reduced design time, improved drilling accuracy and quality, and reduced the impact of the human factor. The results obtained demonstrate the high efficiency of digitalization of BVR design and the prospects for its expansion to improve industrial safety and economic efficiency.

Keywords

Digital drilling design, DBO, software implementation, well grid, data integration, file conversion, drilling telemetry.

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Acknowledgements

The research was carried out within the framework of the event “Geoinformation system of digital regional management” of the comprehensive scientific and technical program of the full innovation cycle “Development and implementation of a complex of technologies in the fields of exploration and extraction of solid minerals, industrial safety, bioremediation, creation of new products of deep processing from coal raw materials while consistently reducing the environmental impact and risks to life of the population” approved by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation dated May 11, 2022 No. 1144-r.