Parameter grouping

 

Observable variables (inputs )

Name                             Range                      Availability         potential importance 

Airflow                2000 - 2600,  preferred airflow is at 2200 CFM/KPA 

air pressure          7 to 10 bars        

water depth              shallow 70-90 meters   7- 8

                                  optimum 90-130  9 compressors 

                                  deep 130- 145 meters 9 -10 compressors

weight on bit             shallow 70-90 :

                                  optimum 90-130 : 

                                  deep 130- 145 :

Geology                     grid / big boulders (3D data)

torque       reader  newton meter 

the pre-moves  (detected from the joystick of the winches)  

weather  MRU unit (heave pitch and roll)

Controlled variables (outputs )

Name Range,  Availability potential importance

RPM configuration starts 0, should be between 1-4 rotations (always trying to drill on max)

The stall (the tool must come up and back down)

Pick up meters (height of the quick lift )

signal for pre-move 

Propose going on weather (no longer safe to mine signal)

Performance index 

mining rate per subblock 100*100 sqm