Minas-Rio next stop for nuGen ZEHS
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Volvo launches new generation R60 hauler
Volvo CE recently launched its all-new E- auto engine-idle shut-down eliminates generation R60 Rigid Hauler , which it unnecessary fuel consumption and engine wear . describes as the perfect partner for heavyduty quarrying and mining and is featured on this telematics system to enable remote machine
The rigid hauler is available with CareTrack
month ’ s IM front cover . The OEM stated : “ Built monitoring and help boost efficiency even for markets with Tier 2-compliant engines and further . Customers can gain recommendations on based on the R100E model , the R60 packs a the optimum fleet configuration and site set-up higher payload than the D-generation model it from their Volvo dealer , with the support of Volvo replaces , along with a durable design and new Site Simulation . comfort and safety-enhancing features – enabling Designed to deliver high uptime and low it to move more for less with every cycle .” operating costs , the R60 is built to last with a
Drew Watson , Global Product Manager for the 60,000-hour life frame and a list of features that Volvo R60 at Volvo CE , says : “ The Volvo R60 contribute to long-lasting performance and offers a 55 t payload and body volume of 36 cu . m , component life , including a low centre of gravity enabled by a V-shaped body ensuring optimum and balanced weight distribution to provide rocksolid stability and spread the impact of loads and load retention and minimal material carryback . The rigid hauler is a perfect match for a 90 t stresses across the machine . It also has a highstrength , flexible chassis and responsive excavator and meets the industry standard of 10 / 10 / 20 where it can take 10 % overload
MacPherson strut with lower wishbone connection for 10 % of the time but should not exceed 20 %.” to absorb shocks and vibrations and improve the
He adds : “ To help operators haul the optimum operator ride . It also has a V-shaped body , amount of material , an optional on-board manufactured from high impact and high abrasion weighing system provides real-time payload resistant steel , with a minimal number of panels insight to the hauler operator via the on-board and welds ; and a neutral coast inhibitor and engine display and can predict the 10 / 10 / 20 payload .” overspeed protection to further minimise wear
Contributing to speedy cycle times , Volvo CE Servicing of the R60 is required every 500 says the drivetrain combines high torque hours and can be completed swiftly thanks to a capability and high drive axle multiplication to straightforward machine design that includes deliver the traction force needed to take on the grouped maintenance points located within easy steepest site gradients . reach either from the ground or the service
Not only is it productive , but the Volvo R60 is platform , as well as common-sized bearings also fuel efficient , says Volvo CE . Thanks to Volvo throughout . On-board diagnostics provide Dynamic Shift Control , gear selection is insights into system pressures and temperatures , automatic to adapt to varying conditions , whilst and fault reporting to facilitate and speed-up ECO mode enables the hauler to default to the troubleshooting . most efficient gear shifting schedule . In addition , The Volvo R60 is also built with operator
The new Volvo CE R60 Rigid Hauler comfort and safety top of mind . Operators can enter the cab from both sides using anti-slip steps and walkways . The cab is now pressurised , ROPS / FOPS certified and features a leftpositioned operator station to aid safe passing . Volvo Smart View is an added option to improve visibility even further with a 360 ° birds-eye view of the work zone . Ergonomically positioned displays , responsive fingertip controls and loweffort steering combine to make operation effortless . The adjustable air-suspended seat and a Bluetooth-enabled audio system add to operator comfort .
The Volvo R60 is equipped with two retardation systems to keep a steady speed and facilitate machine navigation when going downhill , reducing the need for operator input . When manually selected , the transmission retarder slows the drivetrain to limit wheel lockup , particularly useful on steep declines or in wet conditions . The modulating braking retarder can be automatically activated when the operator ’ s foot is off the accelerator to maintain a gear selected constant engine speed . Fail-safe braking and secondary steering systems add to job site safety . www . volvoce . com
Minas-Rio next stop for nuGen ZEHS
Anglo American recently gave a Sustainability Performance Update on April 18 , outlining its progress in many fields of its business . Duncan Wanblad , Anglo ’ s Chief Executive , gave some more detail on its 2023 targets for reduction of Scope 1 emissions – its direct emissions – and Scope 2 emissions – indirect emissions from the generation of its energy input .
Wanblad commented : “ Our to-do list for this year as far as Scope 1 and Scope 2 is concerned partners to get this developed ; start breaking is to complete the transition to 100 % renewables ground on that during the course of this year . in our electricity projects in Peru , and we ’ ll Continue also the concept phase work on hopefully have that done by the middle of this nuGen™ Zero Emissions Haulage solutions for year . It is also to commence construction on the both Mogalakewna and Minas-Rio … and start the first wave of these wind and solar projects in vent air methane feasibility study for the South Africa – so a lot of the commercial abatement at Moranbah which then becomes the agreements are now already in place ; the PPAs basis for the low concentration vent air methane are in place – moving very rapidly towards abatement for the rest of our coal business .” financial close and selection of the construction Of course , the nuGen Zero Emissions Haulage
Solution ( ZEHS ) project , including a prototype hydrogen-powered truck , has already been launched at the Mogalakwena platinum mine in South Africa , so it seems that Minas-Rio , Anglo ’ s iron ore mine in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais , is potentially next on the nuGen deployment list . Minas-Rio is a 26.5 Mt / y fullyintegrated export iron ore operation , comprising a mine and beneficiation plant 160 km northeast of Belo Horizonte , plus a 529 km iron ore slurry pipeline and dedicated export facility at the port of Acu .
Minas-Rio is a good fit for nuGen zero emissions haulage – it already uses a fleet of 32 diesel-electric drive Komatsu trucks – albeit 230-t class 830Es as opposed to the larger 291-t 930Es at Mogalakwena , one of which , number DT74 , became the world ’ s first nuGen truck . The 2 MW hydrogen-battery hybrid truck generates more power than its diesel predecessor . Anglo American ’ s nuGen ZEHS also doesn ’ t just refer to the truck – it covers a fully-integrated green s
4 International Mining | MAY 2023