Dilution and Ore Loss Quick Reiknivél
Estimate dilution and ore loss from áætlunned width, mined width, and boundary split error.
This quick reiknivél is for underground mining, short-term áætlunners, and engineers who need a fast first check. It stays width-based instead of trying to solve a full optimization problem.
Bera Saman áætlunned width, mined width, and boundary split in one view
Supports m / ft / cm / mm / in
Accepts both decimal points and decimal commas
Copy niðurstaðas for meeting notes and handoff
How to use
- Enter the áætlunned width.
- Use mined width for a simple check, or turn on boundary split mode when you want overbreak and underbreak shown separately.
- Choose the unit and decimal settings to match the way your team skýrslas widths and percentages.
- Copy the niðurstaða or share the current state by URL when you need to hand it off.
Examples
P=3.00 m, A=3.30 m
Úttak
Dilution 9.09%, ore loss 0.00%, ore recovery 100.00%
Boundary split example
P=3.00 m, A=3.10 m, O=0.20 m, U=0.10 m
Úttak
Dilution 6.45%, ore loss 3.33%, mismatch 0.00 m
Imperial example
P=10 ft, A=10.5 ft
Úttak
Dilution 4.76%, ore loss 0.00%, ore recovery 100.00%
Glossary
Dilution
The share of waste or unwanted material mixed into the mined width.
Ore loss
The share of ore that should have been mined but was left behind.
Overbreak
The extra width taken on the waste side beyond the áætlun.
Underbreak
The missing width on the ore side when the face is not opened as áætlunned.
Boundary split
A way of separating overbreak and underbreak so the svið check is easier to read.
Formulas
Simple mode: delta = A - PSimple mode: dilution = max(0, A - P) / A × 100Simple mode: ore loss = max(0, P - A) / P × 100Boundary mode: ore recovered = max(0, P - U)Boundary mode: waste included = max(0, O)Boundary mode: dilution = waste included / (ore recovered + waste included) × 100Boundary mode: ore loss = min(100, U / P × 100)
Algengar spurningar
When should I use boundary split mode?
Use it when you can separate overbreak and underbreak. If you only know mined width, simple mode is enough.
What if actual width and the boundary split do not match?
The verkfæri shows a mismatch warning and keeps the cross-check visible. Recheck the split or the measurement.
Can I enter decimal commas?
Yes. The inntak parser accepts both decimal points and decimal commas.
Can ore recovery go below 0%?
No. Recovery is clamped to the 0% to 100% range so the quick check stays stafla.
Is this a substitute for reconciliation or áætlunning software?
No. It is a first-pass reiknivél for quick checks, not a full reconciliation or optimization verkfæri.
Athugasemdir
- This is a width-based quick check. It does not replace block models, detailed stope design, or reconciliation vinnuferlis.
- Enter all widths in the same unit before comparing them.
- If underbreak exceeds the áætlunned width, ore recovery is clamped to 0% and a warning is shown.
- The calculations stay in your browser and are not sent to a server.