Systems and methods for measuring mine tunnel environmental information

Abstract

The present invention discloses systems and methods of measuring environmental information in a mine tunnel. The system may comprise an ultrasonic anemometer, a multi-parameter monitor, a data acquisition module, a central control platform, a data communication module, a flexible manipulator, a power conversion module, a display and alarm module, and a computer. The multi-parameter monitor may comprise at least one of an infrared detector, a CH 4 detector, a CO gas sensor, an O 2 gas sensor, a CO 2 gas sensor, and a temperature and humidity sensor. The system may also measure the airflow in large sections of a mine tunnel through the flexible manipulator. The method may be able to remote measure the underground environment and airflow during normal production of the mine, which helps improve the abilities of mine disaster response and relief while ensuring the safety of emergency rescue personnel.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A measurement system for mine tunnel environmental information, comprising:
 a computer;   a data communication module configured to communicate data via a transmission mode selected from the group consisting of a wired transmission mode, a wireless transmission mode, and combinations thereof;   a central control platform communicatively coupled, via a transmission selected from the group consisting of wired transmission, wireless transmission, and combinations thereof, to the computer;   a data acquisition module communicatively coupled, via wired transmission, to the central control platform;   a multi-parameter monitor communicatively coupled, via wired transmission, to the data acquisition module;   at least one flexible manipulator having a fixed end and a free end opposite the fixed end, the fixed end coupled to a spud pile of an underground air measurement chamber, the at least one flexible manipulator communicatively coupled, via wired transmission, to the central control platform;   an ultrasonic anemometer coupled to the free end of each at least one flexible manipulator, the ultrasonic anemometer communicatively coupled, via wired transmission, to the data acquisition module;   a display and alarm module communicatively coupled, via wired transmission, to the central control platform; and   a power conversion module configured to supply power to the ultrasonic anemometer, the multi-parameter monitor, the central control platform, each at least one flexible manipulator, and the display and alarm module.   
     
     
         2 . The measurement system of  claim 1 , wherein the multi-parameter monitor comprises a component selected from the group consisting of an infrared detector, a CHI gas sensor, a CO gas sensor, an O 2  gas sensor, a CO 2  gas sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         3 . The measurement system of  claim 2 , wherein a component selected from the group consisting of a CH 4  gas sensor, a CO gas sensor, an O 2  gas sensor, a CO 2  gas sensor, a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor, and combinations thereof is coupled to an explosion-proof enclosure inside of the explosion-proof enclosure,
 wherein the infrared detector is coupled to the explosion-proof enclosure outside of the explosion-proof enclosure, and   wherein the explosion-proof enclosure is suspended from and fixedly coupled to a roof of an air inlet end of a tunnel.   
     
     
         4 . The measurement system of  claim 1 , wherein a component selected from the group consisting of the central control platform, the data acquisition module, the power conversion module, the display and alarm module, and combinations thereof is coupled to an explosion-proof enclosure inside of the explosion-proof enclosure, and
 wherein the explosion-proof enclosure is coupled to a bottom of a tunnel.   
     
     
         5 . The measurement system of  claim 4 , wherein the explosion-proof enclosure is at least 50 meters away from each at least one flexible manipulator. 
     
     
         6 . The measurement system of  claim 1 , each at least one flexible manipulator comprising:
 a multi-axis manipulator, further comprising:
 at least one manipulator; 
 a rubber pressure air hose coupled to the end of each manipulator; 
 three micro pneumatic cylinders coupled to the end of each manipulator via the rubber pressure air hose; and 
   a plurality of solenoid valves coupled to the spud pile inside of the spud pile, the plurality of solenoid valves configured to control the at least one flexible manipulator by controlling the micro pneumatic cylinder via regulating air pressure in the rubber pressure air hose.   
     
     
         7 . The measurement system of  claim 6 , wherein each manipulator is flexibly coupled through a spherical hinge. 
     
     
         8 . The measurement system of  claim 6 , wherein the multi-axis manipulator is configured to have a cross-sectional profile to facilitate a reduction in interference on an air volume of a tunnel section. 
     
     
         9 . A method of measuring environmental information of a mine tunnel, comprising:
 using a measurement system including:
 a computer; 
 a data communication module configured to communicate data via a transmission mode selected from the group consisting of a wired transmission mode, a wireless transmission mode, and combinations thereof; 
 a central control platform communicatively coupled, via a transmission selected from the group consisting of wired transmission, wireless transmission, and combinations thereof, to the computer; 
 a data acquisition module communicatively coupled, via wired transmission, to the central control platform; 
 a multi-parameter monitor communicatively coupled, via wired transmission, to the data acquisition module; 
 at least one flexible manipulator having a fixed end and a free end opposite the fixed end, the fixed end coupled to a spud pile of an underground air measurement chamber, the at least one flexible manipulator communicatively coupled, via wired transmission, to the central control platform; 
 an ultrasonic anemometer coupled to the free end of each at least one flexible manipulator, the ultrasonic anemometer communicatively coupled, via wired transmission, to the data acquisition module; 
 a display and alarm module communicatively coupled, via wired transmission, to the central control platform; and 
 a power conversion module configured to supply power to the ultrasonic anemometer, the multi-parameter monitor, the central control platform, each at least one flexible manipulator, and the display and alarm module; 
   testing environmental parameters via the multi-parameter monitor; and   adjusting, via the multi-parameter monitor, the environmental parameters.   
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 9 , further comprising controlling, via the central control platform, a working time and an opening size of solenoid valves connecting each at least one flexible manipulator. 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 10 , further comprising:
 scanning, via an infrared detector, the tunnel; and   notifying an operator of a scanned object via the display and alarm module.   
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 10 , further comprising:
 measuring, via the ultrasonic anemometer, an air volume in the tunnel; and   obtaining, via the ultrasonic anemometer, an uncorrected air volume of a section in the tunnel.   
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 12 , further comprising calibrating the air volume for storage. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 13 , further comprising:
 calculating a calibrated air volume;   comparing the calibrated air volume to a reliable threshold value; and   determining if the calibrated air volume is within the reliable threshold value.   
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein if the calibrated air volume is outside of the reliable threshold value, the method further comprises:
 remeasuring, via the ultrasonic anemometer, the air volume in the tunnel; and   obtaining, via the ultrasonic anemometer, an additional uncorrected air volume of a section in the tunnel.   
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein if the calibrated air volume is within the reliable threshold value, the method further comprises transmitting data about the air volume to the computer through a connection selected from the group consisting of a cable, a 5G network, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         17 . e method of  claim 10 , further comprising:
 establishing a rectangular coordinate system, the rectangular coordinate system configured such that a lower left corner of a windward end of the mine tunnel is an origin, a width of the mine tunnel is an x-axis, and a height of the mine tunnel is a y-axis; and   dividing the mine tunnel, according to the width and height, into even and isometrical segments in both a direction of the width and a direction of the height.   
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17 , further comprising:
 determining, based on the division of the mine tunnel, an air measurement route of the ultrasonic anemometer;   setting the central control platform according to a piece-wise function equation of a movement of the ultrasonic anemometer; and   controlling, via the central control platform, each at least one flexible manipulator.   
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 9 , further comprising:
 testing, via the multi-parameter monitor, environmental parameters;   determining if the environmental parameters exceed a threshold of the mine tunnel; and   monitoring, for at least 24 hours, the environmental parameters.   
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 19 , wherein if the environmental parameters exceed the threshold of the mine tunnel, the method further comprises:
 sending a notification to the display and alarm module; and   adjusting the environmental parameters simultaneously with sending the notification.