Bing Bong Bulk Storage Shed
| Client | Glencore, McArthur River Mining (MRM) |
|---|---|
| Location | Bing Bong, Northern Territory, Australia |
| Application | Dust Collection System for Bulk Storage Shed |
| Dust Type | Zinc |
| Project Summary | Design, Manufacture and Install: Grydale JMS 60 F-Series Dust Collection System |
Client Overview
Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies and is one of the biggest companies within the FTSE 100 Index. Their diversified operations comprise of over 150 mining and metallurgical sites, offshore oil production assets, farms and agricultural facilities.
Situated in the remote Gulf of Carpentaria, the McArthur River Mine (MRM) is a world-class zinc-lead mine that has been operating since 1995. MRM is one of the world’s largest zinc resources and a key operation in our Glencore’s global portfolio. Glencore is committed to running safe, responsible, sustainable and competitive mining operations.
Client Challenge
MRM produces zinc, lead and silver from the open cut mine which is then processed and stored onsite before being transported to Bing Bong Loading Facility and shipped to customers all over the world.
At Glencore’s loading facility at Bing Bong, Zinc is stored in a bulk storage shed which needs to be fully contained to protect against spillage and ensure environmental security and prevent loss of valuable product.
Our Solution
Grydale were commissioned to design, manufacture and install a dust collection system to manage dust within the Zinc Bulk Storage Shed.
A Grydale JMS 60 dust collector was used to place the zinc storage shed under negative pressure. A plennum was used on either side of the access door that was used to feed air into a common duct run back to the dust collection system.
If there is insufficient air flow entering the storage shed, the air flow meter on the dust collector turns up the Variable Speed Drive (VSD) to generate more air volume. Equally the air flow meter will turn down the VSD so the dust collector uses less kW for the same amount of volume depending on the temperature and conditions. This results in significant power savings.
The JMS 60 Dust Collector has a filtration efficiency of 99.99% at 0.067microns and air is exhausted via the clean air stack. Zinc dust is discharged through the hoppers to product recovery drums and then returned back to the storage facility. This not only minimises health, safety and environmental risks but also ensures that operational efficiency is maintained by recovering product.
The following table outlines the key technical specification of the Grydale JMS 60 dust collection system installed on site by our expert technical team.
Technical Specifications
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Air Volume | 60m³/s |
| Power | Volvo Penta T4F 160kW Diesel |
| Fuel Tank | 220L Diesel Fuel Tank 45L Adblue Fuel Tank |
| Mobility | Track Mounted with Remote Control Operation |
| Fabrication | 3mm and 5mm Mild Steel International Two Pack Paint |
| Air Intake Ø | 1 x 1372mm plus 4 x 508mm Ø |
| Filter Technical Data | |
| Air Volume | 38m³/s |
| Number of High Efficiency Filters | 99.99% at 0.067 micron |
| Total Filter Surface Area | 896m² |
| Filter Temperature Limit | 82ºC (179.6ºF) |
| Method of Changing Filters | Via 4 Filter Doors |
| Estimate Filter Change Time | Two Technicians x 2 hrs |
| Pre-Cleaning of Air Prior to Hitting Filters | Yes – Via Patented Drop-Out Box |
| Centrifugal Fan | |
| Maximum Pressure Drop Across Filters | -3kPa* |
| Variable Air Flow Control | Yes |
| Fan Silencer | Yes, Option: to supply square to round attachment to allow vent bag to be attached to exhaust |
| Reverse Pulse Cleaning System | |
| Reverse Pulse Cleaning Solenoids | 16 |
| On-Board Compressor | Yes – 37 CFM Compressor |
| Plant Air Attachment | Onsite Plant Air |
| Adjustable Pressure and Frequency Rate | Yes |
| Auto Drains | Yes |
| Dust Discharge System | |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic Reversible Auger | 1 |
| Main Screw Conveyor Auger | 1 – Front Discharge |
| Incline Screw Conveyor Auger | Option: Front or Side Incline Discharge |
| Stainless Steel Rotary Valves | 2 |
| Instrumentation | |
| PLC | Allen Bradley |
| HMI | 7″ Touch Button Display Option: 12″ Touchscreen Display |
| Control System | CANBus |
| Static and Differential Pressure Gauges | Yes |
| Emissions Monitoring Probe | Yes – 24V |
| Operational Lights and Alarms | Yes |
| Work Safety Lights | 12 x 24VDC Lights |
| Fuel Level Indicator Lights | Column 2 Value 13 |
| Column 1 Value 14 | Yes |
| Amber Rotating Beacons | 2 |
| Velocity Probe | No |
| Proximity Sensors | Optional Upgrade |
| Auto Greasing System | Optional Upgrade |
| Safety Features | |
| Emergency Stops | 1 E-Stop plus Safety Lanyard System |
| Amber Rotating Beacons | 2 |
| Split Isolators | Split Starter and Battery Isolator |
| Fire Suppression System | Optional Upgrade |
*Alternative centrifugal fans can be utilised to optimise air volume and pressure to suit site conditions and specific applications.
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