Last week touching moments lived in Chile, where 33 miners were rescued were over 60 days underground after a collapse at the mine where they worked.
say they were emotional because he really was, who has had the opportunity to see live some of the rescuers would probably agree with me. The feeling was pure joy, as if we were living in our country.
A week after the fact, I still have the sense of wonder at the scale of the operation. As a student of the career of Logistics Planning National University of Lanus did not feel I could not pass up the opportunity to bring to this space, what happened in Chile, because from a logistical standpoint, the series was perfect, the times were respected (and even advanced!) every one did what he had to do, the procedure was carried out without mishap, all this bearing in mind that the lives of 33 people were seriously in danger, about 600 yards to inside the earth.
really what I bring to this space because I think we can learn a lot from this experience that became the neighboring country, both in regard to technical and logistical aspects, such as those of a political nature, where I also gave an example of what good leadership can accomplish.
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Science and technology behind the rescue of the miners in Chile
- rigs:
A Raise Bore Strata Model 950, used for making chimneys ventilation, a huge 422 for RIG tube oil drilling and the star of all .. a Schramm T-130 used for the construction of deep water wells, making reaching the 630 meters, a daily operating costs of about $ 18,000. Schramm Inc., fabricated mobile drilling equipment. The equipment used, in particular, was in Chile and belonging to a Chilean company Geotec Boyles Bros SA.
Raise Bore Drilling-Strata Model 950 - Plan A.
Schramm T-130 Drilling - Plan B.
Probe RIG 422 - Plan C.
- Software "Vulcan "
mine design used in interpreting the data to be delivering the catheter. In addition, instruments used to measure the deflection of the drilling technology to monitor the status of the well.
- Fiber Optic fur :
For communications and the use of videoconferencing. Since that the miners had to be very close to the pipeline and relied heavily on him, he used an optical fiber ultra, which developed NTT in Japan and very few have been used in the world. It is so flexible that it can double, even tying a knot, and yet not break the hair fiber glass.
- A cell phone with Samsung and other 3M Microprojector :
The miners could be greeted by their families and the authorities will also enjoy the games Selection and Chilean Bicentennial gala.
video streaming camera.
advanced software to measure the deviation of the hole.
videoconferencing system
Voice and Video Communication via mobile
- infrared cameras and converters Taiwan creation :
They allowed
broadcast live rescue operations, worked in a damp and dark.
- Ustream :
One of the most used services, thanks to the broadcasting of different signals. About 5.3 million streaming developed during the rescue, the previous records had the funeral of Michael Jackson with 4.6 million and the time Obama came to power in the U.S., with 3.8 million visits. The descent of the capsule into the reservoir was followed live by millions of viewers around the world.
- Telemetry :
allowed measurements of vital signs of the miners reached the surface for analysis.
- Compression Socks :
help prevent nausea that occurs as the rise in the capsule. This type of socks are woven so that the compression is lower in the upper leg, and the idea is to help blood circulation in the legs and prevent swelling.
Costume "Hipora" with reflective (moisture proof)
Briefs with nanotechnology (JAXA)
- Sox with copper wire :
bactericidal owned prevents moisture in the ground cause further infections. Copper was certified as the only metal in the world that have recognized beneficial properties in preventing agents pathogens. Accepted by NASA and some of the many space missions.
- calorie liquid diet:
is a special food provided by NASA to prevent vomiting in case of nausea on the rise, and that miners have been consumed before boarding.
- Sunglasses :
To prevent eye damage after having been so long without seeing sunlight. The glasses were donated by the Oakley brand and provide 100% protection against ultraviolet rays. Radar These glasses cost U.S. $ 260
- space Briefs:
Developed by Japan's space agency (JAXA), using nanotechnology to keep dry and odor free. Made with the same material used by Japanese astronaut Naoko Yamazaki 2-week stay aboard the ISS and member of the Discovery mission in April 2010.
- Costume waterproof light :
is made of "Hipora, a microporous fabric that wicks moisture away from the body and normally used in clothing for mountaineering. The suits have reflective and were tailored to each miner.
- Aspirin :
The miners have consumed this drug to prevent blood clots in the blood.
capsule Phoenix 2
- Phoenix Capsule:
Designed by a team of 20 aerospace engineers at Langley Research Center of NASA in Virginia, USA Originally designed by German engineers in the early 1955 and is a version of the so-called 'pump-Dahlbusch', a metal tube which on other occasions he rescued miners buried. Phoenix capsule traveled a distance of 622 meters by 78 trips up and down the area to evacuate the trapped miners.
- Harness with biometric sensors :
harnesses technology to monitor vital signs of the miners was developed New Zealand and transmits data via Bluetooth as body temperature and heart rate to monitor on the surface. In addition to subject the person inside the capsule, checks the vital signs of the miners.
- Belts biometric :
As used by NASA astronauts in their drills and elite soldiers U.S. military.
- Helmet with torch and microphone :
To protect yourself and stay connected.
internal diagram of the mine
shelter Policies
The conditions inside the mine are extreme
The rescue was expected to last about 4 months
bailouts
Rescue Logistics :
- Arrival of the drill: The T-130 drilling completed last Saturday a hole of 622 m and 66 cm in diameter to the underground tunnel where the miners. That hole will be lifted men.
- Use of explosives: The trapped miners had carry out a controlled explosion in the gallery to make room for the dish that goes down to rescue them.
- Roof Vent: It coated the first 56 meters of the pipeline to protect it from falling rocks.
- Descent of the rescuers to the area of \u200b\u200brefuge: A mine rescue will be the first to descend through the hole to the bottom of the mine, followed by a nurse, three nurses and a mine rescuer, to help the miners in the process of exit to the surface. They will remain down until the last miner left.
Comparative and depth of the mine location
drilling and recovery process is finally approved.
- Rise of the miners via capsule: The 33 miners will be hauled to the surface in a capsule of 4 meters high and 450 kilos of weight equipped with oxygen, communication equipment and high-tech harnesses measuring vital signs of each of them. The miners will be provided with material clothing, gloves, water and sunglasses not to suffer eye damage after so long in the dark. The most skilled will rise first, then they will have the ability to solve any problems during the ascent. After the business will go up the fragile, among which are the most weight, while the last to leave the strongest would be able to continue working and managing the anxiety of waiting.
- Medical: Each miner who go out will be welcomed by doctors and paramedics of the Corporación Nacional del Cobre (Codelco) and Navy of Chile, who will give you quick medical placed a tent right next to the exit hole.
- Meeting with Families: After verifying that the miner is in good physical condition, will pass to a special module in isolation, few meters from the medical tent, where you can meet two or three families.
- Transfer to hospital by helicopter, then be transported by ambulance to a heliport in the same mine, built for the occasion, military helicopters and taken to a military base (in a distance of about 12 minutes) and from there by ambulance will travel about 300 meters Regional Hospital of Copiapo. In this place will be a minimum of 48 hours for a closer look.
equipment capsule
Mining Safety in the capsule
rescue capsule
in the capsule:
To the rescue, the miners are provided with a special lightweight suit, waterproof. They also carry a heart rate monitor to monitor vital signs during the climb; also equipped with an oxygen mask, and a headset to be in permanent contact with the surface. Rubber bands around the legs prevent circulatory problems during the voyage.
also have another device on the finger to measure oxygen. Workers should go out with eyes closed and immediately are given dark glasses to avoid damage to vision.
steel capsule, manufactured in shipyards and Arsenal of the Navy, was designed with high technology and assisted in its manufacture by NASA engineers. Had an emergency exit at the bottom, allowing the miner to the deal, leave her if she suffers a mishap, in case the capsule is stuck, workers can activate a series of levers inside the box to download back to the bottom mine. The rise of each miner to the surface was estimated between 12 and 15 minutes. During the first rescue was made a little maintenance, changing some of its side wheels.
similar There are three characteristics: 1, 2 and 3. The earliest evidence of slippage inside the duct the previous days were made by the Phoenix 1, but the concrete to rescue his sister, The Phoenix 2. Were named by the Chilean authorities in allusion to the myth of the bird that was reborn from the ashes, as they are now doing the Chilean miners. a metal structure is four meters tall, weighs 460 kilograms and has an approximate width of 53 inches.
The cage has two parts: one was painted white (top) and the other blue and red (lower), as are the colors of the flag of Chile. The blue and red parts make up the "life form" or principal may result from the top, of problems at the time of promotion.
