Evaluation of the efficiency of air-cushion conveyor modernization through digital monitoring and modeling
Sarsenova G. Uskembayeva B. Joldassova K. Alimova K. Sultanaliev B. Asset A. Asset A.
1 January 2026Walter de Gruyter GmbH
Open Engineering
2026#16Issue 1
In open-pit mining, bulk material transportation largely determines productivity and energy costs. Air-cushion belt conveyors reduce friction and wear compared to traditional systems, yet their comprehensive evaluation under real mining and geometric conditions remains limited. Intelligent modeling and automated monitoring enable real-time assessment of key parameters and justify modernization aimed at improving energy efficiency and reliability of logistics systems. The objective of this study is to develop and validate a methodology for assessing the production and economic performance of air-cushion belt conveyors in open-pit mining operations using intelligent modeling and an automated monitoring system. The proposed approach takes into account complex mining and geometric conditions and is aimed at improving the energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of transport systems. The methodology combines real-time data collection, digital modeling using artificial intelligence algorithms, and industrial testing at an operating mining facility. Key performance parameters, such as energy consumption, stability, fault tolerance, and automation, are assessed. A comparative analysis of technical and economic indicators before and after the implementation of intelligent technologies is conducted. The results confirm the feasibility and benefits of upgrading air-cushion conveyor systems in combination with artificial intelligence-based tools. This methodology can be applied to optimize bulk material transportation in quarries and improve the overall efficiency of production logistics in the mining and construction industries.
air-cushion conveyor , digital monitoring , energy efficiency , intelligent modeling , modernization , quarry transport
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Department of Construction and Building Materials, Kazakh National Research Technical University Named After K.I. Satpayev, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Institute of Mechanical Engineering and Automation of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic, Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Nazarbayev Intellectual School (NIS) (FMN), Astana, Kazakhstan
Nazarbayev Intellectual School (NIS) (IB), Astana, Kazakhstan
Department of Construction and Building Materials
Institute of Mechanical Engineering and Automation of the National Academy of Sciences of the Kyrgyz Republic
Nazarbayev Intellectual School (NIS) (FMN)
Nazarbayev Intellectual School (NIS) (IB)
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