Technical Reports

CONFIDENTIAL TECHNICAL REPORTS

  1. Frimpong, S., Y.Hu, Z.Chang and J.Szymanski, 2003, "Intelligent Shovel Excavation: Backhoe Dynamics and Shovel Dynamic Simulator Models"; COURSE Report #2, Project #1433; Univ. of Alberta, Edmonton (February).
  2. Frimpong, S., R.O.Ayodele and L.Ying, 2003, "At Face Slurry (AFS) Technology: Multi-Physics simulation using ALGOR and Updates on Numerical Simulator for Oil Sands Slurry Flow"; COURSE Report #4, Project #1399; Univ. of Alberta, Edmonton (February).
  3. Szymanski, J., S.Frimpong and H.Ghazi, 2002, On-Line Slurry Air Content Determination and Analysis Technology for Oil Sands Dev.; COURSE Report#6, Project #0701; Univ. of Alberta, Edmonton (December).
  4. Frimpong, S., Y.Hu and J.Szymanski, 2002, "Intelligent Shovel Excavation: Kinematics and Dynamics Models of Shovel Excavators in Oil Sands"; COURSE Report#1, Project#1433; Univ. of Alberta, Edmonton, (April).
  5. Frimpong, S., J.Szymanski and R.O.Ayodele, 2002, Numerical Simulator for Oil Sands Slurry Flow in Flexible Pipeline and Update on the Physical AFS Simulation; COURSE Report #3, Project #1399; University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta (April).
  6. Szymanski, J., S.Frimpong and H.Ghazi, 2001, On-Line Slurry Air Content Determination and Analysis (OSADA) Technology for Oil Sands; COURSE Report #5, Project # 0701; University of Alberta, Edmonton (April).
  7. Szymanski, J., S.Frimpong and H.Ghazi, 2000, On-Line Slurry Air Content Determination and Analysis (OSADA) Technology for Oil Sands; COURSE Report #4, Project # 0701; University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta (April).
  8. Changirwa, R.M.M, S.Frimpong, J.Szymanski, J.Coward, J.McTurk and P.Batty, 1999, "At-Face Slurry Technology: An Overview"; NSERC CRD Report CRD98004; University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta (March).
  9. Changirwa, R.M.M, S.Frimpong, J.Szymanski, J.Coward, J.McTurk and P.Batty, 1999, "Flexible Pipeline System for Production Face Slurrification"; NSERC CRD Report CRD98003; Univ. of Alberta, Edmonton (February).
  10. Changirwa, R.M.M, S.Frimpong, J.Szymanski, J.Coward, J.McTurk and P.Batty, 1999, At-Face Slurry Technology: Design and Development; NSERC CRD Report CRD98002; University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta (January).
  11. Changirwa, R.M.M, S.Frimpong, J.Szymanski, J.Coward, J.McTurk and P.Batty, 1998, At-Face Slurry Technology: Conceptualization; NSERC CRD Report CRD98001; University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta (November).

TECHNICAL REPORTS

  1. Frimpong, S. 2008, "ABET Self-Study Report for the Mining Engineering Program at Missouri University of Science and Technology"; Missouri S&T, Rolla, MO.
  2. Frimpong, S. and Q.T.Doan, 1999, "Review of Graduate Programs and Research: School of Mining and Petroleum Engineering"; FGSR, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB.
  3. Planeta, S., J.Szymanski and S.Frimpong, 1998, "Le Triage Photometrique Du Minerai"; Rapport Final; Department De Mines Et Metallurgie De L'Universite Laval (Juillet).
  4. Planeta, S., J. Szymanski and S.Frimpong, 1997, "Sequences Optimales D'Exploitation Dans Le Cas Des Gisements Tres Inclines"; Rapport Final; Department De Mines Et Metallurgie De L'Universite Laval (Decembre).
  5. Laughton, D. G., S.Frimpong, and J. M. Whiting, 1993, "The Costs and Benefits of Project-Level Commercial Research"; IFR Paper 2-93, Business, Univ. of Alberta, Edmonton, AB.
  6. Frimpong, S., 1993, "Report on Updating Examination Syllabi for Surface and Underground Mine Workers and Officials"; Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Department, Edmonton, AB.
  7. Planeta, S., J.Szymanski and S.Frimpong, 1998, "Le Triage Photometrique Du Minerai"; Rapport Final; Department De Mines Et Metallurgie De L'Universite Laval (Juillet).
  8. Planeta, S., J. Szymanski and S.Frimpong, 1997, "Sequences Optimales D'Exploitation Dans Le Cas Des Gisements Tres Inclines"; Rapport Final; Department De Mines Et Metallurgie De L'Universite Laval (Decembre).
  9. Laughton, D. G., S.Frimpong, and J. M. Whiting, 1993, "The Costs and Benefits of Project-Level Commercial Research"; IFR Paper 2-93, Business, Univ. of Alberta, Edmonton, AB.
  10. Frimpong, S., 1993, "Report on Updating Examination Syllabi for Surface and Underground Mine Workers and Officials"; Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Department, Edmonton, AB.
  11. Frimpong, S., 1992, "Evaluation of Mineral Ventures using Modern Financial Methods"; Ph.D. Dissertation, Samuel Frimpong, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB.
  12. Laughton, D. G., S.Frimpong, and J. M. Whiting, 1992, "Mining Feasibility Studies: Development Timing, Delay and Cost versus Study Delay and Cost"; IFR Paper 4-92, Business, Univ of Alberta, Edmonton, AB.
  13. Laughton, D. G., S.Frimpong, and J. M. Whiting, 1992, The Effects of Multiple-Staged Feasibility Studies on Mineral Venture's Value"; IFR Paper 5-92, Business, Univ. of Alberta, Edmonton, AB.
  14. Frimpong, S., 1988, "Profitability-Sensitivity and Risk Analyses of the Sabi Gold Project"; MSc Dissertation, University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia.
  15. Frimpong, S., 1986, "Productivity and Economic Analyses of the Apinto Mechanization Project"; Postgraduate Diploma Dissertation, U.S.T. School of Mines, Tarkwa, Ghana.
  16. Frimpong, S., 1985, "Mathematical Model of an Open Pit Design at the Ghana National Manganese Corporation"; USTSM Report 2-85, Tarkwa, Ghana.

TECHNICAL WORKING PAPERS & RESEARCH PAPERS

  1. Frimpong, S. and Y.Li. 2009. Research on Truck Tire Kinematics, Dynamics, Stress Loading and Virtual Simulation Modeling. Missouri S&T, Rolla, MO.
  2. Frimpong, S. and S.Agarwal. 2009. Research on Augmented Truck Control and Vision. Missouri S&T, Rolla, MO.
  3. Frimpong, S. and O.F.Brown. 2009. Research on Haul Road Deformation. Missouri S&T, Rolla, MO.
  4. Frimpong, S. and N.Aouad. 2009. Research on Dump Truck Vibrations. Missouri S&T, Rolla, MO.
  5. Frimpong, S. and M.A.Raza. 2009. Research on Soil Particulate Modeling. Missouri S&T, Rolla, MO.
  6. Frimpong, S., K.Awuah-Offei and M.A.Raza. 2009. Research on Shovel Dynamics. Missouri S&T, Rolla, MO.
  7. Frimpong, S., R.Changirwa and J.Szymanski, 2009, "Computer Simulation and Animation Tech. for Surface Mining Operations' SMPE WP 1-001, Missouri S&T, Rolla, MO.
  8. Frimpong, S., R.Changirwa and J.Szymanski, 2009, "At Face Slurrying: Advancing Tomorrow's Technology for Oil Sands Production" SMPE WP 1-002, Missouri S&T, Rolla, MO.
  9. Frimpong, S., R.Changirwa and J.Szymanski, 2009, "Intelligent Shovel Excavation in Varying Oil Sands Formation and Bitumen Content" SMPE WP 1-003, Missouri S&T, Rolla, MO.
  10. Frimpong, S. and J.M. Whiting, 2009, "Numerical Modeling of Mine Value Stochastic Processes using Dynamic Arbitrage Theory II; SMPE WP 1-004, Missouri S&T, Rolla, MO.
  11. Frimpong, S., 2009, "Dynamic Simulation of Multi-Face, Multiple-Bench Open Pit Operations; SMPE WP 1-005, Missouri S&T, Rolla, MO.
  12. Frimpong S., and F. Owusu-Mensah, 2009, "Design of Improved Sublevel Caving Method for the Extraction of Gold Ores at Ashanti Goldfields Company Ltd; SMPE WP 1-007, Missouri S&T, Rolla, MO.
  13. Frimpong, S. and J. M. Whiting, 2009, "Dynamic Simulation of Multi-Phase Mining Venture Risks Resolution in Competitive Markets"; SMPE WP 1-010, Missouri S&T, Rolla, MO.
  14. Frimpong, S. and J. M. Whiting, 2009, "Multivariable State Simulation of Pit Shells in Optimized Pit Limits - Part II"; SMPE WP 1-011, Missouri S&T, Rolla, MO.
  15. Frimpong, S. and J. M. Whiting, 2009, "Rigorous Functional Economic Model for Mine Equipment Replacement II"; SMPE WP 9-012, Missouri S&T, Rolla, MO.