Refereed Publications

  1. Frimpong, S., O.R.Ayodele, K.Awuah-Offei and O.F.Brown, 2010, "Numerical Simulation Software for Oil Sand Slurry Flow in Flexible Pipelines"; ASCE Journal of Energy Engineering; ASCE, Reston, VA (In Print).
  2. Frimpong, S., and Y.Li, 2009, "Dynamic Torque and Soil Deformation Simulation of the GAP Machinery"; Journal of Terramechanics; Elsevier Sciences, Netherlands (In Print).
  3. Awuah-Offei, K., S.Frimpong and H.Askari-Nasab. 2009. Formation Excavation Resistance Modelling for Shovel Dippers. Int. J. of Mining and Mineral Engineering, Vol. 1, No.2. Inderscience, Olney, Bucks, UK:127 - 146.
  4. Frimpong, S. and N.Demirel, 2009, "Planar Kinematics of Dragline Digging for Efficient Machine Control"; ASCE Journal of Aerospace Engineering, ASCE Publications, Reston, VA (In Print).
  5. Frimpong, S. 2008. "Global Energy Security: The Case for a Multifaceted Solution Strategy"; Editorial for the Journal of Energy Engineering, Vol. 134, No. 4; ASCE, Reston, VA: 109 - 110.
  6. Frimpong, S., Y.Hu and H.I.Inyang, 2008, "Dynamic Modeling of Hydraulic Shovel Excavators for Geomaterials"; Int. Journal of Geomechanics (IJOG), Vol. 8(1); ASCE Publications, Reston, VA: 2 - 10.
  7. Demirel, N. and S.Frimpong, 2008, "Dragline Dynamic Modeling for Efficient Excavation"; Int. Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment (IJMRE), ISSN 1748-0949 (online); Taylor & Francis, UK: 1-17.
  8. Frimpong, S. and Y.Hu, 2008, "Intelligent Shovel Excavation Modeling and Simulation"; IJOG, Vol. 8(1); ASCE Publications, Reston, VA: 20 - 29.
  9. Frimpong, S., Y.Li and K.Awuah-Offei, 2008, "Cable Shovel Health and Longevity and Operator Efficiency in Oil Sands Excavation", IJMME, Vol. 1, No. 1; Indersciences, UK: 47 - 61.
  10. Li, Y. and S.Frimpong, 2008, "Hybrid Virtual Prototype for Analyzing Cable Shovel Component Stress"; Int. J. of Adv. Manuf. Technology, Vol. 37; Springer-Verlag, London, UK: 423 - 430.
  11. Li, Y. and S.Frimpong. 2008. Dynamic Modelling and Virtual Prototype Simulation of Dump Truck-Haul Road Interactions. Int. J. of Heavy Vehicle Systems, Vol. 15, No.2/3/4. Inderscience, Olney, Bucks, UK: 416 - 432.
  12. Frimpong, S. and Y.Li. 2008, "Structural Dynamics and a Virtual Prototype Simulator of the HAB System for Oil Sands Production"; J. of Energy Engineering, Vol. 134, No. 3 (September); ASCE, Reston, VA: 81-86.
  13. Frimpong, S., K.Awuah-Offei and G.Dogbe, 2007, "Optimum Short-Term Futures Hedge using Stochastic Linear Programming"; International Journal of Risk Assessment and Management (IJRAM), Vol. 7(5); Inderscience, Geneve 15, Switzerland: 639-655.
  14. Dogbe, G., and S.Frimpong, 2007, "Mineral Reserve Risk in Continuous-Time Stochastic Mine Valuation"; IJRAM, Vol. 7(5); Inderscience, Geneve 15, Switzerland: 675 - 694.
  15. Frimpong, S. and Y.Li. 2007, "Cable Shovel Health and Longevity in Formation Excavation"; Mining Engineering, Vol. 59(12) (December); SME, Littleton, CO: 50 - 56.
  16. Askari-Nasab, H., S.Frimpong and J.Szymanski. 2007. Modeling Open Pit Dynamics using Discrete Simulation. Int. Journal of Mining, Reclamation & Environment; Vol. 21, No. 1. Taylor & Francis, Oxfordshire, UK: 35 - 49.
  17. Frimpong, S. and Y.Li. 2007, "Stress Loading of the Cable Shovel Boom under In-situ Digging Conditions"; Engineering Failure Analysis, Vol. 14(4) (June); Elsevier, UK: 702 - 715.
  18. Frimpong, S. and Y.Li, 2007, "Spatial Kinematics and Virtual Prototype Simulation of the Cable Shovel Performance"; SME Transactions, Vol. 322; SME, Littleton, CO: 78 - 87.
  19. Awuah-Offei, K. and S.Frimpong, 2007, "Cable Shovel Digging Optimization for Energy Efficiency"; Mechanism and Machine Theory, Vol. 42; Elsevier, UK: 995 - 1006.
  20. Awuah-Offei, K. and S.Frimpong, 2006, "Numerical Simulation of Cable Shovel Resistive Forces in Oil Sands Excavation"; International Journal of Mining, Reclamation & Environment, Vol. 20, No. 3; Taylor & Francis, Oxfordshire, UK (September): 223 - 238.
  21. Li, Y., M.Fang, M.L.Feng and S.Frimpong. 2006. Three Dimensional Modeling of the Working Linkage of Load-Haul-Dump Loader. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, ISSN: 0268-3768 (Paper) 1433-3015 (Online), DOI: 10.1007/s00170-006-0407-8. Springer, London, UK.
  22. Frimpong, S. and Y.Hu, 2005, "Parametric Simulation of Shovel-Oil Sands Interactions During Excavation"; International Journal of Surface Mining, Reclamation & Environment, Vol. 18, No. 3; Taylor & Francis, Oxfordshire, UK (September): 205 - 219.
  23. Frimpong, S. and Y.Hu, 2005, "Dynamic Hydraulic Shovel Simulator for Improved Machine Performance"; CIM Bulletin, Vol. 98, No. 1095; CIM Publications, 1210-3400 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W., Montreal, Canada: 1 ~ 5.
  24. Frimpong, S., and Y.Li, 2005, "Virtual Prototype Simulation of Hydraulic Shovel Kinematics for Spatial Characterization in Surface Mining Operations"; International Journal of Surface Mining, Reclamation & Environment, Vol. 19, No. 4; Taylor & Francis, Oxfordshire, UK (September): 238 - 250.
  25. Frimpong, S., Z.Chang and V.Kecojevic, 2005, "KANEXP03 Cable Shovel Dynamics and PID Control Scheme for Efficient Surface Mining Excavation"; Mining Engineering Tractions, Vol. 318; SME, Littleton, CO: 41 - 50.
  26. Frimpong, S., Y.Hu and K.Awuah-Offei, 2005, "Mechanics of Cable Shovel-Formation Interactions in Surface Mining Excavations"; Journal of Terramechanics, Vol. 42, Issue #1; Elsevier, Netherlands (August): 15 - 33.
  27. Frimpong, S., R.Ayodele and J.Szymanski, 2004, "Oil Sands Slurry Flow in Flexible Pipe"; ASME Journal of Fluids Engineering, Vol. 126; ASME, Baltimore, MD: 133 ~ 138.
  28. Frimpong, S., G-K.Er and J.Szymanski, 2004, "Object Oriented Design and Simulation of the Truck-Shovel Method in Surface Mining"; Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 4; Asian Network for Scientific Information; Sarfraz Colony, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
  29. Frimpong, S., R.Changirwa and J.Szymanski, 2003, "Simulation of Automated Dump Trucks for Large-Scale Surface Mining Operations"; International Journal of Surface Mining, Reclamation & Environment Vol. 17, No. 1, Swets & Zeitlinger, 2160 SZ Lisse, The Netherlands (March).
  30. Frimpong, S., R.Changirwa and J.Szymanski, 2003, "Intelligent Economic Model for Slurry Treatment in a Vortex Separator"; J. of Resources Conservation and Recycling, Vol. 39, No. 1; Elsevier, Netherlands (August): 3 ~ 17.
  31. Frimpong, S., J.Szymanski and R.Changirwa, 2002, "Oil Sands Slurry and Waste Recycling Mechanics in a Flexible Pipeline System"; Journal of Resources Conservation and Recycling, Vol. 39, No. 1; Elsevier Science BV, Netherlands (August): 33 ~ 50.
  32. Frimpong, S., J.Szymanski and A.Narsing, 2002, "A Computational Intelligent Algorithm for Surface Mine Layouts Optimization"; SIMULATION, Vol. 78, No. 10, Simulation Councils Inc., San Diego, CA (October): 600 ~ 611.
  33. Frimpong, S., K.Makowecki and A.Hachiya, 2002. "Stochastic Simulation of Aquifer CO2 Disposal Economics for Alberta"; World Resources Review, Vol. 14, No. 4, WRR, Naperville, IL (December).
  34. Frimpong, S., E.Asa and J.Szymanski, 2002,"Mechanics of Oil Sands Slurry Flow in a Flexible Pipeline System"; International Journal of Surface Mining, Reclamation & Environment, Vol. 16, No. 2; Swets & Zeitlinger, 2160 SZ Lisse, The Netherlands: 105~121.
  35. Frimpong, S., E.Asa and J.Szymanski, 2002, "Intelligent Modeling: Advances in Open Pit Mine Design and Optimization Research"; International Journal of Surface Mining, Reclamation & Environment, Vol. 16, No. 2; Swets & Zeitlinger, 2160 SZ Lisse, The Netherlands: 134~143.
  36. Frimpong, S., E.Asa and R.S. Suglo, 2001, "Numerical Simulation of Surface Mine Production System using Pit Shell Simulator"; Mineral Resources Engineering, Vol.10, No.2; ICP, Imperial College, UK (June): 185~203.
  37. Frimpong, S., J.Szymanski and A.Narsing. 2001. "Surface Mine Production System Simulator for Tactical Planning"; Journal of Surface Mining, 55(2001), No. 10; Trans Tech Publications, Freiberger St, Clausthal-Zellerfield, Germany (August/September).
  38. Suglo, R., S.Frimpong and I.R.Muirhead, 2001, "System Drivers in the Performance of Auxiliary Ventilation Systems"; CIM Bulletin, Vol. 94, No. 1054; CIM, Montreal, Canada (September).
  39. Suglo, R.S., S.Frimpong and I.R.Muirhead, 2001, "Assessment of the Efficiencies of Auxiliary Ventilation Systems Using Empirical Methods", CIM Bulletin, Vol. 94, No. 1054; CIM, Montreal, Canada (September).
  40. Changirwa, R., M.C. Rockwell, S.Frimpong and J.Szymanski, 1999, "Hybrid Simulation for Oil-Solids-Water Separation in Oil Sands Production"; Minerals Engineering, Vo. 12, No. 12; Elsevier: 1459~1468.
  41. Frimpong, S. and A. Hachiya, 1999, "Quantitative Risk Simulation of CO2 Disposal Economic Models for Alberta"; International Journal of the Society of Materials Engineering for Resources: Special Issue Vol. 7, No. 1; Society of Material Resources Engineering of Japan: 55~72.
  42. Frimpong, S., J.M. Whiting and J. Szymanski, 1998, "Stochastic-Optimization Annealing of an Intelligent Open Pit Mine Design"; Journal of Mineral Resources Engineering, Vol. 7, No. 1; ICP, Imperial College, UK: 15-27.
  43. Frimpong, S. and Achireko, P.K., 1998, "Conditional LAS Stochastic Simulation of Regionalized Variables in Random Fields"; Journal of Computational Geosciences I; Baltzer Science, The Netherlands: 1-9.
  44. Frimpong, S. and J.M. Whiting, 1998, "Simulation of Mining Venture Risks Resolution in Canadian Markets"; CIM Bulletin, Vol. 91, No. 1019; CIM, Montreal, Quebec (April): 63-68.
  45. Frimpong, S. and J. Szymanski, 1998, "MULSOPS: Multivariate Optimized Pit Shells Simulator for Tactical Mine Planning"; Int. Journal of Surface Mining, Reclamation & Env. 12, Balkema, Rotterdam, Netherlands: 163-171.
  46. Frimpong, S. and P.K. Achireko, 1997, "The MCS/MFNN Algorithm for Open Pit Optimization"; International Journal of Surface Mining, Reclamation & Environment 11, A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam, Netherlands: 45-52.
  47. Frimpong, S. and J.M. Whiting, 1997, "Derivative Mine Valuation: Strategic Investment Decisions in Competitive Markets"; Int. Journal of Mineral Policy & Economics, Vol. 23, No. 4 (December); 1998 Elsevier, UK: 163-171.
  48. Karami, A., Szymanski, J. and S.Frimpong, 1997, "A Simulation Model of an Underground Mine Haulage System"; Journal of Mineral Resources Engineering, Vol.6, No.4; ICP, Imperial College, UK: 229~238.
  49. Szymanski, J. and S.Frimpong, 1997, "The Solution of the Axial-Symmetric Lamba Problems Using Direct Integration of Equation of Displacement in Micro Polar Theory of Elasticity and its Application to Mine Stopes Stability"; Studia Geotechnica at Mechanica, No. 3-4 (August): 47-55.
  50. Frimpong, S. and J. M. Whiting, 1995, "Constrained Simulation of a Mine Production System"; Simulation, Simulation Council Inc., San Diego, CA (November); 305-312.
  51. Planeta, S., J. Szymanski and S. Frimpong, 2000, "Selection Criteria for Stoping Methods in Narrow Veins"; Journal of Mineral Resources Engineering, ICP, Imperial College, UK (in print).
  52. Szymanski, J., L.Sudak and S.Frimpong, 2000, "A New Method for Determination of Post-excavation Constitutive Pillars Response using Back Analysis Procedure within Time-Dependent Visco-Elastic Rock Mass"; International Journal of Surface Mining, Reclamation & Environment; A.A. Balkema, Rotterdam, Netherlands. (in print)

REFEREED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS - IN REVIEW

  1. Frimpong, S., Z.Chang and V.Kecojevic, 2009, "Dump Truck Operator Vibration Control in High-Impact Shovel Loading Operations"; ASME Journal of Vibration and Acoustics; ASME Publications, New York, NY (in review).
  2. Frimpong, S., and G-K.Er, 2009, "Object Oriented Design and Simulation of the Truck-Shovel Queuing System in Surface Mining Operations"; ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering and Management; ASCE Publications, 1801 Alexander Bell Drive, Reston, VA (in review).
  3. Askari-Nasab, H., S.Frimpong and J.Szymanski. 2009. Investigating the Continuous-Time Open Pit Dynamics. Transactions of SAIMM; South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, Johannesburg, RSA (in print).
  4. Kecojevic, V., S.Somanchi and S.Frimpong. 2009. An Analysis of Factors Affecting Force Variance for Continuous Miner Drum. ASME Journal of Vibration and Acoustics; ASME Publications, New York, NY (in review).
  5. Frimpong, S. and Y.Hu, 2009, "Hydraulic Shovel Excavation Engineering in Surface Mining Operations"; Mineral Resources Engineering; Imperial College Press, Imperial College, London, UK (in review).
  6. Frimpong, S., R.Suglo and A.Pop, 2009, "Western Canadian Coal Production Optimization and Risks Characterization"; SIMULATION, Simulation Councils Inc., San Diego, CA (in review).
  7. Frimpong, S., A.Pop, J.Szymanski, 2009, "Non-Linear Lagrangian and Stochastic Modeling of Fording Coal Production"; International Journal of Mining, Reclamation & Environment, Taylors & Francis, UK: (in review).
  8. Szymanski, J. and S. Frimpong, 2009, "Simulation Analysis Model of the Multi-Level Hoist Operation using Visual Slam and AweSim Simulation Language"; SIMULATION, Simulation Councils Inc., San Diego, CA. (in review)
  9. Szymanski, J. and S. Frimpong, 2009, "Numerical Evaluation of Conveyor Belt Lengths as a Function of the Installed Power"; International Journal of Mining, Reclamation & Environment, Taylors & Francis, UK (in review).
  10. Karami, A., J. Szymanski and S. Frimpong, 2009, "Effects of Delay Timing on Vibration-Induced Damage to Rock Mass"; International Journal of Mining, Reclamation & Environment, Taylors & Francis, UK (in review).

REFEREED CONFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

  1. Frimpong, S. and S.Gillies, 2010, "Educating the Next Generation of Leaders for the Mining Industry: The Case at Missouri University of Science and Technology"; AusIMM New Leaders Conference, Kalgoorlie, WA (April 06-07).
  2. Frimpong, S. and Y.Li, 2010, "Managing Dump Truck Tires in Rigorous Mining Environments"; SME Annual Conference and Exhibition; Phoenix, AZ (February).
  3. Frimpong, S. and Y.Li, 2010, "Haul Road Design and Performance under Dynamic Impact Loading"; SME Annual Conference and Exhibition; Phoenix, AZ (February).
  4. Aouad, N. and S.Frimpong, 2010, "Dump Truck Vibrations and Operator Safety under High Shovel Loading Operations"; Phoenix, AZ (February).
  5. Frimpong, S., Y.Li and N.Aouad, 2008, "Virtual Dump Truck Tire Simulation for Efficient Haul Road Engagement"; SME Annual Conference and Exhibition; Salt Lake City, UT (February).
  6. Frimpong, S. and Y.Li, 2008, "Cable Shovel Component Stress Evaluation using Hybrid Prototype Modeling and Simulation"; CIM Annual Conference and Exhibition; Edmonton, AB (April-May).
  7. Frimpong, S. and Y.Li, 2008, "Synthetic Fuels: Alternate Energy Sources for the 21st Century"; CIM Annual Conference and Exhibition; Edmonton, AB (April-May).
  8. Frimpong, S., Y.Li and N.Aouad, 2007, "Intelligent Machine Monitoring and Sensing for Safe Surface Mining Operations"; ERTEP Conference, Accra, Ghana (July 16-19).
  9. Frimpong, S. and Y.Li, 2007, "Cable Shovel Health and Longevity in Formation Excavation"; SME Annual Conference and Exhibition; Denver, CO (February).
  10. Frimpong, S. and Y.Li, 2007, "Frontier Research in Dynamic Control, Vision and Collision Avoidance for Truck Haulage"; SME Annual Conference and Exhibition; Denver, CO (February).
  11. Awuah-Offei, K. and S.Frimpong, 2006, "Intelligent Cable Shovel Excavation Framework for Oil Sands Excavation"; 2006 IASTED Conference, Montreal, Canada (July).
  12. Frimpong, S. and Y.Li, 2006, "Dynamic Modeling and Simulation of the Pipe Wagon articulating System for Oil Sands Production"; Continuous Surface Mining; Freiberg, Germany (September).
  13. Awuah-Offei, K. and S.Frimpong, 2006, "Pre-Fragmentation Decision Optimization using Dynamic Simulation of Shovel-Oil Sands Formation Interactions"; 2006 CIM AGM & Conference, Vancouver, Canada (May).
  14. Frimpong, S. and Y.Li, 2006, "Real-Time Monitoring of Cable Shovel Stress Loading for Improved Machine Health"; SME Annual Meeting and Conference in St. Louis, MO; SME, Littleton, CO (March).
  15. Frimpong, S. and N.Demirel, 2006, "Planar Kinematics of Dragline Digging for Efficient Machine Control"; SME Annual Meeting and Conference in St. Louis, MO; SME, Littleton, CO (March).
  16. Frimpong, S., and Y.Li, 2005, "GAP-Oil Sands Terrain Bearing Capacity Dynamic Simulation" Proceedings of MPES-CAMI Conference, Banff, Canada (November).
  17. Frimpong, S., and Y.Li, 2005, "Mechanical System Simulation of Pipe wagon articulating System" Proceedings of MPES-CAMI Conference, Banff, Canada (November).
  18. Frimpong, S., and Y.Li, 2005, "Spatial Kinematics Modeling and Simulation of Cable Shovel Performance" Proceedings of CIM AGM & Conference; Toronto, Canada (April).
  19. Frimpong, S., and N.Demirel, 2005, "Review Paper on Dragline Dynamic Modeling and Simulation" Proceedings of CIM AGM & Conference; Toronto, Canada (April).
  20. Frimpong, S., and Y.Li, 2005, "GAP Carriage-Formation Interactions and Soil Deformation Simulation"; 16th IASTED Conference on Modeling and Simulation; Cancun, Mexico (May).
  21. Frimpong, S., and Y.Li, 2005, "Hydraulic Shovel Kinematics for Spatial Characterization in Surface Mining" Proceedings of INCEED Conference; Charlotte, NC (July).
  22. Awuah-Offei, K., and S.Frimpong, 2005, "Dynamic Specific Energy Modeling for Efficient Cable Shovel Excavation" Proceedings of INCEED Conference; Charlotte, NC (July).
  23. Askari-Nasab, H., S.Frimpong and K.Awuah-Offei, 2005, "Intelligent Optimal Production Scheduling Estimator" Proceedings of 32nd APCOM Conference; Tucson, AZ (April).
  24. Awuah-Offei, K., S.Frimpong and H.Askari-Nasab, 2005, "Dynamic Simulation of Cable Shovel Specific Energy in Oil Sands Excavation"; Proceedings of MPES-CAMI Conference, Banff, Canada (November).
  25. Frimpong, S., Z.Chang and J.Szymanski, 2004, "Dynamic Modeling of Dump Truck Operator Vibrations in High-Impact Shovel Loading" Proceedings of CIM AGM & Conference; CIM, Edmonton, Alberta (May).
  26. Askari-Nasab, H., K.Awuah-Offei and S.Frimpong, 2004, "Stochastic Simulation of Open Pit Pushbacks with a Production Simulator" Proceedings of CIM AGM & Conference; CIM, Edmonton, Alberta (May).
  27. Frimpong, S., Y.Li and J.Szymanski, 2004, "Dynamic Modeling and Virtual Prototype Simulation of the GAP-Oil Sands Interactions" Proceedings of CIM AGM & Conference; CIM, Edmonton, Alberta (May).
  28. Dogbe, G. and S.Frimpong, 2004, "An Integrated Open Pit Optimization with Material Scheduling" Proceedings of CIM AGM & Conference; CIM, Edmonton, Alberta (May).
  29. Sobieski, R. J.Szymanski and S.Frimpong, 2004, "Dynamic Loading of Dozer Undercarriage" Proceedings of CIM AGM & Conference; CIM, Edmonton, Alberta (May).
  30. Frimpong, S. and Y.Li, 2004,"Dynamic Torque Analysis of Ground Articulating Pipeline System for Oil Sands Haulage"; SCSC 2004, San Jose, CA (July).
  31. Frimpong, S. and G-K.Er, 2004,"Computer Simulation and Animation of Large Scale Surface Mining Operations"; SCSC 2004, San Jose, CA (July).
  32. Frimpong, S. and Y.Li, 2004,"Dynamic Torque Analysis of Ground Articulating Pipeline System for Oil Sands Haulage"; SCSC 2004, San Jose, CA (July).
  33. Frimpong, S. and Y.Li, 2004,"Mechanics and Prototype simulation of the HAB System for Oil Sands Haulage"; SCI 2004, Orlando, FL (July).
  34. Frimpong, S., Y.Hu, Z.Chang and J.Szymanski, 2004, "Biomechanics of Operator Vibration Control in Shovel-Truck Loading Operations"; SCSC 2004, Orlando, FL (July).
  35. Li, Y, M.Fang, M.L.Feng and S.Frimpong, 2004, "Assembly Modeling of the Working Linkage of the LHD Loader"; 7th International Symposium on Environmental Geotechnology, Helsinki, Finland (June).
  36. Frimpong, S. and Y.Li, 2004, "Modeling and Physical Simulation of the Ground Articulating Pipeline System" 2004 IASTED Conference; Marina del Rey, CA (March).
  37. Awuah-Offei, K. and S.Frimpong, 2004, "Geometrical Simulation of Material Weight Resistance in Cable Shovel Loading" 2004 IASTED Conference; Marina del Rey, CA (March).
  38. Frimpong, S., Y.Hu and J.Szymanski, 2003, "Intelligent Cable Shovel Excavation in Surface Mining" SME Conference and Annual General Meeting, Cincinnati (February).
  39. Frimpong, S., G-K.Er and J.Szymanski, 2003, "Mineral Processing Plant Simulator in Continuous Surface Mining"; MPES 2002, Kargoolie, Western Australia (April).
  40. Frimpong, S., Y.Hu and J.Szymanski, 2003, "Hydraulic Shovel Simulator in Surface Mining Excavation Engineering"; MPES 2002, Kargoolie, Western Australia (April).
  41. Frimpong, S., A.Pop and R.Suglo, 2003, "Linear Optimization Modeling of Luscar-Sheritt Coal Production"; CAMI 2003, Calgary, Canada (September).
  42. Frimpong, S. and G.Dogbe, 2003,"MINESCHEDULE: An Interactive Modeling and Visualization of Production Scheduling and Sequencing in Visual Basic Environment"; CAMI 2003, Calgary, Canada (September).
  43. Frimpong, S., Y.Hu, Z.Chang and J.Szymanski, 2003,"Real-Time Intelligent Sensing of Formation Excavation"; CAMI 2003, Calgary, Canada (September).
  44. Frimpong, S., R.Ayodele and J.Szymanski, 2003, "NUMSOSS: A Numerical Simulator for Oil Sands Slurry Modeling and Analysis"; SCSC 2003, Montreal (July).
  45. Frimpong, S., Y.Hu, Z.Chang and J.Szymanski, 2003, "Performance Simulation of Shovel Excavators for Earthmoving Operations"; SCSC 2003, Montreal (July).
  46. Erdogan, N., A. Ozgenoglu, Z. Akyurek and S.Frimpong, 2003, "Surface Mining Excavation Monitoring using Spot Satellite Imaging"; SCSC 2003, Montreal (July).
  47. Frimpong, S., O.R.Ayodele and J.Szymanski, 2002, "Numerical Simulator for Oil Sands Slurry Flow in Flexible Pipeline"; SCS 2002 Proceedings, Simulation Councils Inc., San Diego, CA (July): CD-ROM.
  48. Frimpong, S., G-K.Er and J.Szymanski, 2002, "Object-Oriented Design for the Computer Simulation of Surface Mining Operation Systems"; SCS Proceedings, Simulation Councils Inc., San Diego, CA (July).
  49. Frimpong, S., G-K.Er and J.Szymanski, 2002, "Dynamic Dispatching System for the Surface Mining Operation Systems"; SCS Proceedings, Simulation Councils Inc., San Diego, CA (July): CD-ROM
  50. Frimpong, S., Y.Hu and J.Szymanski, 2002, "Dynamic Shovel Excavation Simulator in Surface Mining Operations"; SCS Proceedings, Simulation Councils Inc., San Diego, CA (July): CD-ROM
  51. Suglo, R.S. and S.Frimpong, 2002, "Accuracy of Tracer Gas Survey in Auxiliary Ventilation Systems in Coal Mines"; IX North American Mine Ventilation Symposium; Queens University, Canada: 169~175.
  52. Suglo, R.S. and S.Frimpong, 2002, "Performance of Auxiliary Ventilation Systems in Development Headings in Coal Mines"; IX North American Mine Ventilation Symposium; Queens University, Canada: 177~182.
  53. Szymanski, J., W.Pedrycz and S.Frimpong, 2002, "An Artificial Neural Network Model for Prediction of Truck Rear Suspension Pressures in Hauling Loaded Conditions"; IASTED 2002 Conference, Crete, Greece, (June).
  54. Makowecki, L. and S.Frimpong, 2002, "Risks of Tailings Dam Subsidence from Groundwater and Fluids Withdrawal - Potential Impact and Mitigation"; Proceedings of SWEMP 2002; Cagliari, Italy (October).
  55. Frimpong, S., R.Suglo and J.Szymanski, 2001, "Probabilistic Production Systems Simulation for Coal Extraction and Haulage"; MPES 2001 Conference, New Delhi (November).
  56. Frimpong, S., R.Suglo and A.Pop, 2001, "Intelligent Economic Model for Slurry Treatment in a Vortex Separator"; MPES 2001 Conference, New Delhi (November).
  57. Frimpong, S., E.Asa and R.Suglo, 2001, "An Intelligent 3D Algorithm for Surface Mine Design and Optimization"; MPES 2001 Conference, New Delhi (November).
  58. Frimpong, S., A.Narsing and J.Szymanski, 2001, "Intelligent Flow Algorithm for Surface Mine Layouts Optimization"; SCS Summer Simulation Conference, Orlando, FL (July).
  59. Asa, E. and S.Frimpong, 2001, "Model Correctness and Design of Simulation Experiments"; SCS Summer Simulation Conference, Orlando, FL (July).
  60. Frimpong, S., A.Hachiya and R.Suglo, 2001, "Dynamic Simulation of Aquifer CO2 Disposal from Coal-Fired Power Plants in Alberta"; Proceedings of CIM Annual AGM/Conference, Quebec City, Canada (May).
  61. Frimpong, S., A.Hachiya and K.Makowecki, 2001, "Economics and Risk Modeling of CO2 Disposal for Alberta under the Kyoto Agreement on Global Warming"; Proc. of the 12th Global Warming Int. Conf., London, UK (April).
  62. Suglo, R.S., S.Frimpong and I.R. Muirhead, 2001, "Assessment of the Efficiencies of Auxiliary Ventilation Systems Using Empirical Methods", Proc. of CIM Annual AGM/Conference, Quebec City, Canada (May).
  63. Frimpong, S., C.Meng, R.M.M. Changirwa, J.Szymanski, 2000, "Hydrodynamic Modeling and Simulation of Oil Sands Slurry Flow in Flexible Pipelines"; Proc. of SCS 2000 Conference; Vancouver, BC (July).
  64. Changirwa, R.M.M., S.Frimpong, J.Szymanski and C.Meng, 2000, "Dynamic Simulation of DKM Models of Robotized Shovel for Surface Mining"; Proceedings of SCS 2000 Conference; Vancouver, BC (July).
  65. Pedrycz, W., J.Szymanski and S. Frimpong, "A Generalized Granular Multiplexer"; Proc. of IASTED 2000; Banff, Alberta (July).
  66. Asa, E. and S.Frimpong, 2000, "An Intelligent 3-D Algorithm for Surface Mine Design and Optimization"; Proceedings of CMT 2000 Conference; Edmonton, AB (May).
  67. Makowecki, K. and S.Frimpong, 2000, "Macro-Economic Modeling of Sustainable Environmental Technology Transferred to the Former Soviet Union's Energy Sector"; Proc. of CMT 2000 Conference; Edmonton, AB (May).
  68. Szymanski, J., L.Sudak, S.Frimpong and R.S. Suglo, 2000, "Modeling the Operation of a Booster Drive in Long Conveyors"; Proceedings of CMT 2000 Conference; Edmonton, AB (May).
  69. Hachiya, A. and S.Frimpong, 2000, "Design and Reliability Engineering of Aquifer CO2 Disposal in Alberta"; Proceedings of SWEMP 2000; Calgary, AB (May): 275~284.
  70. Hachiya, A. and S.Frimpong, 2000, "CO2 Emission Forecast and Economic Modeling for Alberta under the Kyoto Agreement on Global Warming"; Proceedings of SWEMP 2000; Calgary, AB (May): 673~681.
  71. Changirwa, R., S.Frimpong and J.Szymanski, 1999, "Intelligent Modeling of Multi-Phase Slurry Freight & Vehicle for Traffic Chaos Control"; Proceedings of ISAS/SCI'99 Conference; Orlando, FL (July-August).
  72. Frimpong, S., R.Changirwa and J.Szymanski, 1999, "3D Numerical Model of Mine Value Stochastic Processes using Dynamic Arbitrage Theory"; Proceedings of ISAS/SCI'99 Conference; Orlando, FL (July-August).
  73. Pedrycz, W., J. Szymanski S. Frimpong and R.Changirwa, 1999, "Granular Computing as a Basis of System Modelling"; Proceedings of ISAS/SCI'99 Conference; Orlando, FL (July-August).
  74. Frimpong, S. and A. Hachiya, 1998, "Quantitative Risk Simulation of CO2 Disposal Economic Models for Alberta, Canada"; Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Materials Engineering for Resources - Planery & Keynote Sessions; Akita, Japan (October): 215-218.
  75. Frimpong, S., E. Asa and J. Szymanski, 1998, "Multivariate Simulation of Optimized Pit Shells for Tactical Mine Planning I"; Proceedings of CIM '98 (on CD-ROM), Montreal, Quebec (May).
  76. Asa, E., S.Frimpong and J. Szymanski, 1998, "Innovative Design of a Cut-and-Fill Mining System"; Proc. of 7th MPES, Calgary, Alberta (October).
  77. Asa, E., J.Szymanski and S.Frimpong, 1998, "Simulation and Animation Technology for Ore Transportation in a Cut-and-Fill System"; Proceedings of 7th MPES, Calgary, Alberta (October).
  78. Frimpong, S. and J.M., 1997, "The Sabi Open Pit Mine Design using the MCS/MFNN Algorithm"; Proceedings of the 17th World Mining Congress, Acapulco, Mexico (October):
  79. Frimpong, S. and J.M., 1997, "Multivariate Simulation of Risk Resolution in Mine Design and Valuation"; Proceedings of the 17th World Mining Congress, Acapulco, Mexico (October):
  80. Frimpong, S., P.K. Achireko and J.M. Whiting, 1997, "An Intelligent Pit Optimizer using Artificial Neural Networks"; Proceedings of '97 Summer Simulation Conference, Simulation Councils, Inc.; Arlington, VA (July): 743-748.
  81. Frimpong, S. and J.M. Whiting, 1997, "Derivative Mine Valuation: Advancing Technology for Mineral Resources Evaluation"; Proceedings of CIM '97 (on CD-ROM), Vancouver, BC (April).
  82. Frimpong, S. and J.M. Whiting, 1997, "Dynamic Simulation of Multi-Phase Mining Venture Risks Resolution in Competitive Markets"; Proceedings of 6th MPES, Ostrava, Czech Republic (September): 29.
  83. Szymanski, J., A. Karami and S.Frimpong, 1997, "The Total Open Stope Design Approach - Part I"; Proceedings of 6th MPES, Ostrava, Czech Republic (September):
  84. Frimpong, S., J.M. Whiting and J. Szymanski, 1997, "Rigorous Functional Economic Model for Mine Production Equipment Replacement"; Proc. of the 6th MPES, Ostrava, Czech Republic (September): 39-46.
  85. Achireko, P.K. and S.Frimpong, 1997, "Stochastic Ore Reserves Modeling using the Modified Conditional Simulation"; Proceedings of CIM '97 (on CD-ROM), Vancouver, BC (April).
  86. Narsing, A., S.Frimpong and J.M. Whiting, 1997, "Constrained Moments Stochastic Simulation of Healthcare Capital Acquisitions"; Proceedings of Innovation and Technology Management, Portland, Oregon (July): 768.
  87. Frimpong, S. and J.M. Whiting, 1996, "The Pricing of Mineral Investment Options in Competitive Markets"; Proceedings of Surface Mining Conference, Johannesburg, S. Africa; (October): 37-41.
  88. Frimpong, S. and J.M. Whiting, 1996, "A 3D Numerical Model of Mine Value Stochastic Processes using Dynamic Arbitrage Theory"; Proc. of 26th APCOM, PennState University, State College (September).
  89. Achireko, P.K. and S.Frimpong, 1996, "Open Pit Optimization using Neural Networks on Conditionally Simulated Blocks"; Proceedings of 26th APCOM, PennState University, State College, (September).
  90. Frimpong, S. and J. M. Whiting, 1995, "An Optimized 2D Model of Complex Mine Feasibility Studies using Derivative Mine Valuation Method"; Proceedings of 3rd CAMI; Montreal, Quebec (October): 46-55.
  91. Frimpong, S. and J. M. Whiting, 1995, "Design and Simulation of an Underground Haulage System using SLAM II"; Proceedings of 3rd CAMI; Montreal, Quebec (October): 120-128.
  92. Tortike, W. S. and S.Frimpong, 1994, "Variance Simulation - A Practical Adjunct to Monte Carlo Simulation and Sensitivity Analysis"; Proc. of SPE Petroleum Conference, Dallas, TX (August): 281-293.
  93. Frimpong, S., and J. M. Whiting, 1993, "Derivative Asset Valuation: A New Method for Evaluating Mineral Ventures"; Proceedings of 24th APCOM, Vol. 2; Montreal, Quebec (November): 272 - 279.
  94. Whiting, J. M., D. G. Laughton, and S.Frimpong, 1993, "Quantification and Analysis of Mineral Venture Management Alternatives using Derivative Asset Valuation"; International Congress on Mine Design; Queens University, Kingston, Ontario (August): 205-216.
  95. Frimpong, S. and J.M.Whiting, 1992, "Mine Investment Analysis by the Generation of Profitability Moments"; Proceedings of 23rd APCOM; Tucson, AZ (April): 97 - 105.
  96. Frimpong, S., D.G.Laughton, and J.M.Whiting, 1991, "The Management of Feasibility Studies and Mine Development: A Modern Asset Pricing Approach"; 2nd CAMI, Vol. II; Vancouver, BC (September): 583 - 594.