Optimization of Monitoring Points’ Layout for the Multi-Fan and Multi-Station Ventilation System

Abstract

For optimal management and automatic supervision of the multi-fan and multi-station mine ventilation system, a certain number of monitoring points should be allocated in proper sites so as to provide necessary information reflecting the system’s operation status, which is an important part of on-line optimization management. The monitoring points’ setting is related to its number, location and network decomposition method. It’ll complicate the issue if taking the three factors into consideration all together. Divide the issue into 2 parts. First, use Fibonacci method to determine the monitoring points’ number without considering the location and network decomposition method. Second, determine the optimal location, and then get the optimal decomposition and maximum modulus difference. The application indicates it makes the problem easier to solve without much calculation.