Conference Proceedings
Application of Computers & Operations Research in the Minerals Industry (APCOM) Proceeding 2025
Conference Proceedings
Application of Computers & Operations Research in the Minerals Industry (APCOM) Proceeding 2025
Operator behaviour learning to optimise HD785 productivity by adopting modified game theory algorithm
The human brain is the most complex object in the known universe. The visible outcomes of brain processes manifest as behaviours that vary from person to person. In this context, human behaviour is significantly influenced by individual capabilities, which develop through interactions with others and the environment. This research conducts an in-depth study of the personal abilities of each employee, specifically focusing on HD785 operators during the production process in open pit coal mining. To maintain effectiveness, it is crucial to maximise material transport, minimise obstructions, and, most importantly, keep the HD785 operators motivated. The goal is to optimise productivity by studying operator behaviour and focusing on activity parameters within a cycle to form one iteration. This iteration includes the following activity parameters: speed in loaded conditions, load stop time (LST), speed in empty conditions, and empty stop time (EST). These four parameters have been selected to describe historical operator abilities at specific times and locations. Modified Game Theory offers a robust theoretical framework for analysis, enabling participants (referred to as players) to engage in collective actions that yield mutual benefits without altering the specifications of their abilities. It is used to identify the optimal selection in the optimisation process of HD785 operator assignments, depending on the unique abilities of each operator as determined by the four parameters, allowing them to navigate various road mining conditions. This approach addresses the subsequent assignment problem and reveals the players' bargaining power while assessing the stability of cooperation within a project. Grounded in the principles of maximising profit (production) and minimising costs (lost opportunities), the results of this implementation aim for an increase in group productivity of approximately 0.5 per cent in bcm per hr continuously. Using this method, the authors would be able to assist all open pit companies facing similar challenges.
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P Vorenza, M Hajjrol Dava
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- Published: 2025
- Unique ID: P-04787-N7M3B4