bulk solids handling Journal White Paper In-Pit Crushing and Conveying The author reviews the factors leading up to the selection of In-Pit Crushing and Conveying technology and discusses the currently available options in equipment selection. read more
bulk solids handling Journal Technical Article A Computer Simulation Model for a Surface Coal Mine This paper describes the application of the open pit materials handling simulator (OPMHS) to a surface coal mine in Illinois. The mining method practiced is classified under the general heading Area Mining. The overburden is removed by a bucket wheel excavator (BWE) and a stripping shovel operating …read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study Transfer Point Upgrades – raising Throughput, reducing Dust and Spillage The terminal operator Kinder Morgan has announced completion load-out hopper and four belt conveyors carrying 1500 tonnes per hour of mineral ore concentrate, complete with five transfer points that comply with the company's "zero spill" principle. read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study A Review of Control Systems in Australian Grain Terminals The four important centres of operation and control in grain terminals, i.e., receival hoppers shipping weighers shipping control room and main control room are discussed and control systems in some of the more recent terminals and terminal extensions in Australia are described. read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study Port of Bristol Bulk Handling Terminal In early 1991 Balfour Beatty, one of Britain's major civil construction companies and Birtley Engineering, the country's largest bulk handling contractor, formed a joint venture to tender for the major importation terminals which were planned by the two major power generators in the U.K., National…read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper Continuous Belt Weighers This paper gives a general introduction to the subject of continuous belt weighing and non-contact weighing and highlights a series of special purpose devices including the new concept of the Nuweigher continuous weigher suitable for incorporation into completely automated processing schemes. read more
Case Study Russell Finex helped Zydex in replacing its Filtration System to improve the Quality of Paint Binders Zydex Industries Pvt Ltd, manufactures and supplies specialty chemicals formulated with sustainability in mind, through innovative, environment friendly and patented technologies in the areas of agriculture, textiles, paints, waterproofing and roads. One of the main products of Zydex Industries…read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study Keep it all Clean: Efficient and Water-saving Washing of Crushed Material Prior to the introduction of a new washing plant it was the sand washing process which was the biggest area of concern for Natal Portland Cement. Due to inefficiencies of the old plant, the company had to buy up to 80 per cent of the fine sand used for downstream production. This lead to significant…read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study Belt Conveyor Modernisation – Chute Design for increased Throughput and reduced Dust Generation Modernisation of conveyors in coal mines and coal-fired power plants helps to ensure that the mine or plant is running to their optimum capacities, maximising throughput and producing quality products with as little impact to the environment as possible. read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study East Asia’s largest Bucket Wheel Excavator – Success for Tenova Takraf’s BWE System at Zhahanaoer Mine in China In Inner Mongolia the specialists from Leipzig-based open pit mining equipment supplier Takraf installed an excavator-conceyor-spreader system, that is aimed at improving China’s lignite mining capacity. read more
Case Study MWRRG announced open Tenders to design and build new Waste Processing Facilities in Melbourne, Australia Metropolitan Waste and Resource Recovery Group (MWRRG) has on March 10, 2020 called for Expressions of Interest for solutions to provide an alternative to landfill for 16 councils in Melbourne’s south east. This will be the biggest tender ever undertaken in Melbourne for new infrastructure to pro…read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper Transporting and Loading Bulk Materials Background details, basic design criteria, operational constraints and performance of two major materials handling installations are presented. The 18.8 km aerial rope way installed by BRECO for the Calcimine Company, Iran and which runs over very rugged mountainous terrain which for the early part …read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper A New Dust-Free Spout for Barge Loading After a thorough discussion of the causes for dust emission and ways and means to reduce dust emission during he loading of barges, details on a new speed regulating device incorporated in the loading spout are given. In practical operations this new loading device showed excellent results. read more
Case Study CBH Group complete first Network Storage Project for 2019-20 Harvest The CBH Group has completed the first of the permanent storage expansion projects for the 2019 harvest, with works at the Gairdner receival site unveiled to growers and industry stakeholders on August 9th, 2019. Expansion works at Gairdner, located 150 kilometres north-east of Albany, included the …read more
bulk solids handling Journal Technical Article Comparison of Stockpile Systems: Bucket Wheel Reclaimer versus Underground Reclaimer The paper highlights some of the aspects in recent developments in the basic design of open and enclosed stockpile systems in the USA. Comparison and evaluation of solutions with different systems, such as silos, slot bins lowering tower, bucket wheel reclaimer, etc. are described Some applicat…read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study Conversion of a Port Facility from Import to Export at Longview, Washington The determination of new ways to cut costs in these times of economic uncertainty is essential in running a successful business. Arco Petroleum Products Company a Division of AUantic Richfield company recognized an opportunity for a substantial cost sav·ng in transporting calcined petroleum coke to…read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study Reclaiming Equipment at the Port of Bristol Strachan & Henshaw Limited, Bristol, UK, have completed the installation and commissioning of the three coal stockyard machines at the Royal Portbury Dock in the Port of Bristol. Strachan & Henshaw is a WEIR Group company. read more
bulk solids handling Journal Technical Article Tough Conditions, robust Run – Rolling Bearings in Bulk Conveying Applications In the bulk conveying industry, new improvements in rolling bearing technology open new application fields or allow the optimisation of existing designs by increase the bearing life or realising a power enhancement. read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study New Technology for a ‘new’ Mine – A sustainable, innovative Partnership for reactivating a Philipino Copper Mine In 2007 a Philipino copper mine was reactivated after half a decade of decommissioning. To improve the technical and financial results the mining company engaged a specialist company for the upgrade and expansion of the concentrator plant, the capacity of which grew by 50%. read more
bulk solids handling Journal Technical Article Belt Weighing Test Facility at Warren Spring Laboratory The economic and other advantages of belt weighers are reviewed and a history of research into belt weighing at Warren Spring Laboratory (WSL) is given. The paper then describes the aims and objectives of the present Belt Weighing Co-operative Project, which includes industrial sponsorship, and its …read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study Unique Mine and Process: High Efficiency with Bioleaching and adapted Filtration Finland is currently witnessing several mine site establishments as the traditional industry strengthens its position within the Nordic countries. Talvivaara Mine is a great example of how alternative mining methods can be economical and how determination and cooperation can spur entry into the glob…read more
Case Study Polar Expedition for Sandvik Mobile Crushing and Screening in the Antarctic UK engineering contractor BAM have been working with the Antarctic Infrastructure Modernization Programme (AIMP) for a large infrastructure project in the Antarctic. In this programme, Sandvik was proud to be selected as the partner of choice to supply three mobile crushers and screens for a runway …read more
bulk solids handling Journal Technical Article Dust Generation and Control in Materials Handling The mechanisms are described by which dust is generated and dispersed in materials handling systems and the general approach to dust control is outlined. Specific methods of dust control mentioned include: modification of handling system, hoods, booths, containment, water sprays and air curtains; em…read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper Pneumatic Plant for Discharging Ship's Cargo Some special techniques in the field of pneumatic conveying are described and general operational and technological aspects for unloading bulk ships are discussed in detail. Machinery for unloading ships has been known for as long as goods have been conveyed on rivers and canals. One of the mos…read more