Simulation of material flow using vertical transport by a double-action mine hoist

Vertical transport with the help of mining hoisting equipment in the deep mining of mineral raw materials is an essential part of the entire complex of intra-company transport at every mining plant. This paper aims to simulate the material flow ensured by double-action hoisting equipment. ExtendSim was used as a simulation tool, which combines the possibilities of discrete and continuous simulation and is used by researchers in various fields. The paper presents a simulation model of the material flow - coal transport from the underground to the surface. The paper also presents the results of the experiments performed on the created simulation model, too. The simulation model is a suitable auxiliary tool for the decision-making process or analysis of the current state and rationalization.