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What is the main disadvantage of direct rope haulage?
What is the main disadvantage of direct rope haulage?
- High peak power demand at the start of the journey (correct)
- Suitable for mild inclination of roads
- No risk of derailment
- Low speed demanding low standard of track maintenance
What is the speed range for direct rope haulage?
What is the speed range for direct rope haulage?
- 25-30 km/h
- 8-12 km/h (correct)
- 15-20 km/h
- 2-5 km/h
Where is the haulage engine situated in direct rope haulage?
Where is the haulage engine situated in direct rope haulage?
- On a flat surface near the mine entrance
- Midway along the inclined roadway
- At the top of an inclined roadway (correct)
- At the bottom of an inclined roadway
What type of gradient is generally suitable for direct rope haulage?
What type of gradient is generally suitable for direct rope haulage?
How many types of rope haulage are covered under the rope system?
How many types of rope haulage are covered under the rope system?
What is the main disadvantage of direct rope haulage?
What is the main disadvantage of direct rope haulage?
In direct rope haulage, where is the haulage engine situated?
In direct rope haulage, where is the haulage engine situated?
What is the speed range for direct rope haulage?
What is the speed range for direct rope haulage?
Which type of gradient is generally suitable for direct rope haulage?
Which type of gradient is generally suitable for direct rope haulage?
"Main and tail rope haulage" involves how many ropes?
"Main and tail rope haulage" involves how many ropes?
What is the main disadvantage of direct rope haulage?
What is the main disadvantage of direct rope haulage?
What is the speed range for direct rope haulage?
What is the speed range for direct rope haulage?
What type of gradient is generally suitable for direct rope haulage?
What type of gradient is generally suitable for direct rope haulage?
Where is the haulage engine situated in direct rope haulage?
Where is the haulage engine situated in direct rope haulage?
What does the train of tubs in direct rope haulage attach to?
What does the train of tubs in direct rope haulage attach to?
