Assessing the models of geo-technological variables in a block of a Cuban lateritic ore body: First part: kriging and inverse of 2D distance
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lateritic ore body, kriging, inverse of distance.Abstract
The efficacy and the efficiency of mining and metallurgical operations that are carried out in lateritic ore bodies depend on various factors. An adequate modeling of the technological variables such as crust thickness and concentrations of the chemical elements that are of interest for the metallurgical process stands out among these factors. A great number of mathematical models are available in specialized materials and software. These models are capable of estimating the values of these variables in the desired geometrical locations based on the data obtained through sampling. To guarantee that these estimates are accurate it is required to evaluate their behavior in real situations. This work proves how effective Kringing and the Inverse of Distance can be when estimating, in locations of the plane, the crust thickness (L) and the concentrations of Nickel (N); iron (Fe) and cobalt (Co) in a block of a Cuban lateritic ore body.Downloads
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