ABSTRACT
Provides an up-to-date overview of the Polish and international experience in the area of thin coal seam mining with an emphasis on implementation of the plow technology in mining. The implementation of the plow technology in Poland is performed by young engineers for whom the automated extraction system presents itself as a great ch
Plow Technology: current status and prospects; thin seam extraction; power supply, control and automation systems; longwall system mechanization; economic viability; software tools.Roadway Development: development and maintenance of plow longwall gates and intersections; designing rockbolt support; aspects of roof rocks classification; use of roadheader and automated roof bolting.
