Main Trends in Digitalization of Hydrogeological Processes at Andrei Varichev Mikhailovsky GOK
- V.N. Kvachev1,2, E.V. Leontieva1,2, V.V. Khaustov1, A.V. Kozub3, V.V. Kushnerchuk3
1 Belgorod National Research University, Belgorod, Russian Federation
2 Belnedra LLC, Belgorod, Russian Federation
3 Andrei Varichev Mikhailovsky GOK, Zheleznogorsk, Russian Federation
Russian Mining Industry №3 / 2020 стр. 91-97
Abstract: Digitalization of mining operations is a current trend in development of mining companies in the near future. The paper proposes the most relevant directions for digitalization of hydrogeological processes at Mikhailovsky GOK based on the concept of mining industry digitalization, structure of the main hydrogeological processes that have developed in mining and processing of minerals, current international expertise in water protection of mine workings and modeling, advances in geoinformatics, automation of hydrogeological work, as well as the existing monitoring system. For conditions of the Mikhailovsky Mining and Processing Integrated Works (GOK), the most expedient is the creation of an on-line monitoring system for the Nadkelloweyskiy and Podkelloweyskiy aquifer systems as well as development of permanent regional hydrogeological 3D models, dump and open-pit scale models with modeling of filtration processes, pore pressure distribution, flow gradients and transfer of pollutants in the impact zone of mining production. Conclusion is made that existing monitoring system of hydrogeological processes needs restructuring and further development. Implementation of this system requires training and retraining of hydrogeologists and operators of the control systems to work with technologies for digitalization of hydrogeological processes in accordance with Industry 4.0 requirements.
Keywords: digitalization of mining industry, hydrogeological processes, geoinformation technologies, pore pressure, pressure gradient, open-pit scale models, pit walls, operational monitoring, mining operations, drainage equipment, water inflows, conceptual and numerical models of mineral deposits
For citation: Kvachev V.N., Leontieva E.V., Khaustov V.V., Kozub A.V., Kushnerchuk V.V. Main Trends in Digitalization of Hydrogeological Processes at Andrei Varichev Mikhailovsky GOK. Gornaya promyshlennost = Russian Mining Industry. 2020;(3):91–97. (In Russ.) DOI: 10.30686/1609-9192-2020-3-91-97.
Article info
Received: 01.06.2020
Revised: 09.06.2020
Accepted: 22.06.2020
Information about the author
Vasily N. Kvachev – Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor, Department of Applied Geology and Mining, Belgorod National Research University; Director General, Belnedra LLC, Belgorod, Russian Federation; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Elena V. Leontieva – Candidate of Geographical Sciences, Associate Professor, Department of Applied Geology and Mining, Belgorod National Research University; Leading Specialist, Belnedra LLC, Belgorod, Russian Federation.
Vladimir V. Khaustov – Doctor of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences, Professor, Department of Applied Geology and Mining, Belgorod National Research University, Belgorod, Russian Federation.
Aleksandr V. Kozub – Candidate of Technical Sciences, Chief Engineer, Andrei Varichev Mikhailovsky GOK, Zheleznogorsk, Russian Federation.
Vyacheslav V. Kushnerchuk – Drainage Mine Manager, Andrei Varichev Mikhailovsky GOK, Zheleznogorsk, Russian Federation; e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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