NEW IN VULCAN 9.

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Maptek Vulcan 9.1 contains new tools for underground scheduling, stope access
design, implicit modelling and pit optimisation. Enhancements deliver tighter integration
between geological modelling, mine design and scheduling and streamline Vulcan
workflow across the board.

GANTT SCHEDULER

IMPLICIT MODELLING

PIT OPTIMISER

>> Resource and activity-based scheduler,

ideal for underground operations.

>> Sample selection tools and

triangulation output controls.

>> New algorithm settings run

calculations up to 80 times faster.

>> Create activities direct from mine

designs in Envisage.

>> Model complex settings, including

faulted geometries and combinations
of geological database codes.

>> Run optimisations on sub-block

models without regularisation.

>> Polygons are honoured for more

accurate results.

>> Superior pit designs based on 'what if'

scenarios.

>> Preview, adjust and validate

parameters in real time before building
the entire model.

>> Preview designs before running

calculations.

>> Generate attributes on the fly;

schedules are updated when designs
are modified.
>> Display and animate designs before
running schedules.
>> Apply resource levelling and prioritise
activities.
>> Report by varying timelines.

>> Create surfaces & animations on the fly.

>> Run scripts and batch implicit

modelling within larger processes.

LEVEL DESIGNER
>> Create underground level development with crosscuts in minutes.
>> Generate long term strategic plans and detailed design phases.
>> Design multiple scenarios to determine optimal plans for stope access.
>> Design strings and cost information guide decision making.

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BOREHOLE GRAPHICS
>> New interface streamlines
interpretation of geophysical data.
>> Resize, add or remove traces on the fly.
>> View multiple traces in one window.
>> Correlate coal seams before assigning
seam name.
>> Pick coal seam splits and change
position dynamically for accurate
correlation.

STRATIGRAPHIC MODELLING
>> Hybrid modelling method allows all
available data - survey pickups,
seismic interpretations, crop lines
- to be included with any or all
horizons, while taking advantage of
thickness stacking approach.
>> Vertically split burden horizons during
HARP and stratigraphic block model
creation.
>> Export HARP block model structural
or quality information to surfaces for
mine planning.
>> Update HARP qualities for horizons
or burdens without re-running the
entire model.
>> Build regular block models from HARP
panels ready for pit optimisation or
open pit scheduling.
>> Improved handling of geologically
logged blastholes, or holes which start
or finish in coal.
>> Output grid and triangulation files
throughout the modelling process.
>> Template-based plotting creates dataposted contour plots of multiple quality
variables for all required horizons, with
input fields automatically substituted
with actual values at runtime.

2014 Maptek V9.1

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OTHER ENHANCEMENTS
>> CAD data is handled by graphics
cards for improved performance.
>> Repair invalid triangulations to produce
valid solids.
>> Create upper and lower surfaces from
any number of grids, surfaces or solids.
>> Automatic parameter search option in
multi Boolean outputs valid solids.
>> Triangulation properties and attributes
viewable in properties window.
>> Use object and triangulation attributes
when naming triangulations.
>> New option reads images direct from
a Web Mapping Server (WMS).
>> Quickly switch into a different section
view based on mouse position.