Development of Multi-Scale and Multi-physics Mathematical Model for Energy-Efficient Underground Mine Ventilation Design

地下采矿环境是危险的，因为有塌方、爆炸、缺乏可呼吸的空气、高温、雾和有害气体和粉尘的存在的风险。矿井通风、采暖、制冷消耗了大量的能源。随着能源成本的增加和碳税的实施，高效节能的通风系统和可再生能源的使用已成为采矿业可持续发展的迫切需要。

Underground mining environments are dangerous due to the risk of cave-ins, explosions, lack of breathable air, heat, fog and the presence of hazardous gases and dust. Mine ventilation, heating and cooling consumes significant amount of energy. With increase of energy costs, and implementation of carbon tax, an energy-efficient ventilation system together with the use of renewable energy in mine has become highly desirable for sustainability in mining industry.