GERMAN TECHNOLOGY
Becker Mining has supplied infrastructure for the first automated LHD in Russia’ s Udachny mine, part of diamond giant Alrosa
eight bucket elevators of type BWG, eight silo discharge systems of type SDI and one AUMUND deep drawn pan conveyor of type KZB. For the SHAH Cement project AUMUND India delivered two AUMUND bucket elevators of type BWZ.
Becker Mining helps deliver LHD automation in Russia
Recent solutions provided by Becker Mining Systems AG show the breadth of its product and technology range and its global customer base. The company has supplied infrastructure for the first automated LHD in Russia’ s Udachny mine, part of diamond giant Alrosa. Australian-based automation specialist RCT installed its Guidance Automation System at the Siberian diamond mine. All of its components rely on the powerful communication infrastructure system based on Becker ' s SmartCom © and Mincos © range of products. This includes the WRAP100 Wi-Fi Router Access Point that provides seamless roaming throughout the LHD ' s operating area, as well as the Betawork3 underground PC for the visualisation and the remote control of the LHD. The system allows the LHD to be remotely controlled and thus raises production and adds to the safety of miners underground.
Elsewhere and closer to home, French gypsum producer Placoplatre( Saint Gobain) recently decided to equip its underground gypsum mine in northern Paris( Bernouille) with Becker Mining tagging and tracking products. The system provides access control for trucks that enter and exit the mine, and mine-wide tagging and tracking with visualisation of personnel for the entire site. For reliable positioning, 30 km of leaky feeder has been installed.
“ The cutting edge digital radios provide crystal clear communication throughout the mine and are equipped with emergency channels and a lone worker function to detect accidents and raise safety for workers.”
Finally, Becker Mining Australia has announced the signing of a supply and installation contract with Auctus Minerals for a high capacity data link and digital radio system. Auctus Minerals is the owner of the Mungana and King Vol mine sites in the far north of Queensland and is in the process of readying for production. Becker Mining Australia says it was chosen for this project“ based on our extensive experience in providing turnkey high capacity data links and reliable, high performance underground radio systems.”
The scope of the project includes a high capacity microwave data transmission system and digital radio coverage at both mine sites and the access roads to the sites. Construction of two guyed radio masts and two free standing towers
at strategic points along the 40 km transmission path will form the backbone of the system. Each site will be connected by a 13 Ghz microwave link supporting a Kenwood 5-channel DMR digital radio system. The DMR system will be IP-linked across the 300 Mbps microwave system to give seamless coverage across all sites and access roads. The digital radio system will eventually be migrated to the underground workings of each site.
As three of the sites are in remote areas with no main supply solar arrays, batteries will supply these sites with power to allow adequate autonomy.“ Becker UHF leaky feeder systems have been the natural choice for Auctus’ underground mines as they provide DMR capability and unparalleled noise immunity underground which ensures maximum radio coverage.”
DEUTZ and Putzmeister engine agreement
DEUTZ, the engine manufacturer, has concluded a long-term agreement to supply the Putzmeister Group with diesel engines of between 2.2 and 12 litres; this continues years of successful collaboration between the two companies. To meet the next emissions standard, Putzmeister has opted to install DEUTZ‘ Stage V ready’ engines in its concrete pumps, which are to be progressively launched in the market from 2017.
Putzmeister is a multinational manufacturer of specialist machinery based in Aichtal near Stuttgart. It is taking this step in order to prepare its product range for the EU Stage V emissions standard, which will apply from 2019. DEUTZ engines with cubic capacities of between 2.9 and 12 litres will be used for the concrete pumps.
Matthias Ruppel, CEO of Putzmeister Concrete Pumps GmbH, explains:“ DEUTZ’ s worldwide service network provides exactly the right support for our machines. The DEUTZ engine portfolio covers both the highly regulated European market and numerous other regions, some of which have widely differing legal requirements. This allows us to serve every market while working with just one engine supplier, reducing both costs and complexity.”
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