Tests of a longwall shearer diagnostic system using infrared camera

The important role of coal in the global energy sector is unquestionable. Improving the efficiency of extraction of raw materials is one of the main tasks of which are committed to designers of modern mining machines. Therefore, you have increasing importance in the process of mining have support systems trouble-free operation of mining machines. At the KOMAG Institute of Mining Technology diagnostic system has been developed combine with the use of thermal imaging techniques. This is the first in the world this type of solution dedicated to working underground mines potentially explosive methane and / or coal dust. The article presents the results of prototype tests combine diagnostic system using a thermal imaging camera realized on a real object in the mine. They pointed out the advantages and disadvantages developed solutions and formulated appropriate proposals summarizing.