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INTEGRATED ELECTRIC FLEET MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR SUSTAINABLE MINING OPERATIONS: A CASE STUDY FROM TUFANBEYLI
Abstract
Off-the-shelf mining and fleet management system (FMS) software solutions are often not tailored to site-specific operational requirements and therefore fail to fully address the complexities of real-world mining operations; moreover, such solutions remain limited or unavailable for battery-electric haul trucks, creating a need for the development of a new, customized application aligned with sustainability objectives. This study aims to develop a conceptual Electrical Truck Fleet Management System (ETFMS) for the Tufanbeyli open-pit mine to enhance production efficiency while supporting long-term sustainability goals. A systems-engineering-based methodology is adopted to define functional requirements, system architecture, and operational workflows for real-time dispatching and monitoring of battery-electric haul trucks. The proposed framework is evaluated conceptually in terms of its potential to improve equipment utilization, reduce unproductive time, and enable energy-efficient operations. Results indicate that an integrated, data-driven ETFMS can significantly enhance operational performance while providing a scalable foundation for future energy and automation integration. Unlike conventional FMS, the proposed ETFMS is structured to allow the subsequent integration of renewable energy systems, specifically on-site solar power plants and battery energy storage systems. This phased approach enables a gradual transition toward low-carbon operations without disrupting existing workflows. In addition, the system architecture is designed to be compatible with future AI/ML-based applications, including predictive maintenance, adaptive dispatch optimization, and intelligent charging management. By combining fleet operations with a forward-compatible energy and analytics framework, the proposed ETFMS supports the digitalization and decarbonization of mining operations, offering a practical pathway for scalable and sustainable mine electrification.
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