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Internet-based monitoring and prediction system of coal stockpile behaviors under atmospheric conditions

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Spontaneous combustion on industrial-scale stockpiles causes environmental problems and economic losses for the companies consuming large amounts of coal. In this study, an effective monitoring and prediction system based on internet was developed and implemented to prevent losses and environmental problems. The system was performed in a coal stockpile with 5 m width, 10 m length, 3 m height, and having 120 t of weight. The inner temperature data of the stockpile was recorded by 17 temperature sensors placed inside the stockpile at certain points. Additionally, the data relating to the air temperature, air humidity, atmospheric pressure, wind velocity, and wind direction that are the parameters affecting the coal stockpile were also recorded. The recorded values were analyzed with artificial neural network and Statistical modeling methods for prediction of spontaneous combustion. Real-time measurement values and model outputs were published with a web page on internet. The internet-based system can also provide real-time monitoring (combustion alarms, system status) and tele-controlling (Parameter adjusting, system control) through internet exclusively with a standard web browser without the need of any additional software.

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  1. Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Selcuk University, 42079, Konya, Turkey

    Nihat Yilmaz & A. Hadi Ozdeniz

  2. Department of Mining Engineering, Selcuk University, 42079, Konya, Turkey

    Nihat Yilmaz & A. Hadi Ozdeniz

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Yilmaz, N., Ozdeniz, A.H. Internet-based monitoring and prediction system of coal stockpile behaviors under atmospheric conditions. Environ Monit Assess 162, 103–112 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-009-0779-y

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