The study is anchored on the idea of applying queuing concept to shovel-truck optimisation
particularly on the study of Ernest Koenigsberg, who first applied queuing theory to mining
practices. Queuing theory is used here to find the optimum number of trucks that should be used
Figure 1 demonstrates the flow of the study. The input box introduces data being gathered
for the analysis of truck-shovel delays. Factors during shovelling, loading and hauling for the
researchers to assess what are the factors being considered in utilizing truck-shovel system. The
process box presents on how the researchers will conduct the study. On the basis of field
observation, the performance evaluation of the shovel-trucks system is being observed. The
output box indicates the expected result from the input box to the process box.
Optimize
Field observations
Data gathering utilization of
Queuing theory
Factors during Computations shovel and truck
shoveling, loading Estimate queuing operation.
and hauling time
Evaluation Minimize waiting
and idling time of
each equipment.
The aim of this study is the application of queuing theory for an optimum utilization of
truck-shovel system in Agata Mining Ventures Incorporation in Tubay, Agusan del Norte. To
accomplish the study, the researchers sought to locate answers to the following questions:
2. To minimize the delays in AMVI through computing mining equations in queuing theory.
3. To determine the efficiency of queuing theory in minimizing waiting and idling time of