{"id":2704,"date":"2023-08-31T13:33:30","date_gmt":"2023-08-31T18:33:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/godelius.com\/?post_type=avada_portfolio&p=2704"},"modified":"2024-01-19T13:59:00","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T18:59:00","slug":"development-of-an-underground-mining-loading-chute-remote-control-system","status":"publish","type":"avada_portfolio","link":"https:\/\/godelius.com\/en\/cases-godelius\/development-of-an-underground-mining-loading-chute-remote-control-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Development of an Underground Mining Loading Chute Remote Control System"},"content":{"rendered":"

About the client<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Codelco is a Chilean state-owned company that leads the world in copper production, driving the country’s development. Its reserves account for 6% of the global copper reserves. The company operates seven mining divisions: Chuquicamata, Ministro Hales, Radomiro Tomic, Gabriela Mistral, Salvador, Andina, El Teniente, as well as the Ventanas Smelter and Refinery.<\/p>\n

Currently, the El Teniente Division is involved in a structural project aiming to deepen the exploitation of the El Teniente deposit, adding reserves estimated at approximately 2.000 billion tons, with an average copper grade of 0.86% and 220 ppm of molybdenum. This will enable the division to continue processing 137,000 tons of ore per day for over 50 years.<\/p>\n

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Challenge<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In the world of underground mining, the loading and transfer chute is a vital component for block caving and panel caving operations.<\/p>\n

Our mission was clear: develop an advanced Remote-Control System for Loading Chutes, a game-changing innovation that would enable remote opening of the discharge system through a masterful gate, expertly regulating the passage of valuable ore. But we didn’t stop there – our ingenious system also incorporates intelligent features that can detect overloads and other potential issues, ensuring seamless and efficient operations.<\/p>\n

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Solution<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Codelco’s El Teniente Division has contracted SK Godelius for the development and implementation of a Loading Chute Remote Control System, which includes cabinets, control panels, CCTV cameras, sensors, sirens, beacons, overload detectors, lights, spare parts, and services. The project encompasses the following:<\/p>\n

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  • Engineering services, including the provision of blueprints and technical information.<\/li>\n
  • Qualified personnel services for assembly supervision, commissioning, system startup, and testing.<\/li>\n
  • Training for maintenance and operation personnel at the buyer’s facility, including necessary technical documentation in Spanish and support materials.<\/li>\n
  • Configuration Acceptance Test (CAT), Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), and Technical Assistance for Site Acceptance Test (SAT).<\/li>\n
  • Preparation of material\/equipment for export, transportation, and delivery of equipment and components under DDP terms to the buyer’s warehouse (site).<\/li>\n
  • Progress reports on engineering, manufacturing, delivery, and general status.<\/li>\n
  • Technical field assistance for assembly, preliminary testing, pre-operational, operational with load, and performance (ramp-up – startup) phases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    We are with you every step of the way<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    From preparing material and equipment for export to on-site technical field assistance during assembly, preliminary testing, pre-operational, operational with load, and performance phases – we are committed to your success.<\/p>\n

    Join us in shaping the future of underground and open-pit mining. Partner with SK Godelius, and let’s take your mining operations to new heights of excellence!<\/p>\n\n\t\t