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Ventilation and Cooling
Free software creates safer mine ventilation
By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah 19th November 2021 With specialist mine ventilation simulation software VUMA-network available at no cost, mining companies, particularly junior miners, can enjoy the benefits of this simulation technology. This is further underpinned by the continuous development and support of VUMA. “The safety of mineworkers is... →
High-strength belts work well in mining
19th November 2021 Engineering solutions provider BMG’s portfolio of Fenner power transmission components includes a range of high-strength friction transmission belts that offer dependable performance in demanding heating, cooling and ventilation applications in the mining sector. These transmission belts ensure... →
Cooling solution provided for Brazilian mine
By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah 19th November 2021 The Pilar mine at the Caraiba mining complex in north-eastern Bahia, in Brazil, will soon own a turnkey, “high-tech, safe and efficient” underground mine cooling system, supplied by air and gas handling equipment supplier Howden. The complex, owned and operated by base metals mining company Ero... →
Solution offered for shaft cooling
By: Halima Frost 19th November 2021 Mining engineering turnkey solutions provider United Mining Services (UMS) Group has successfully completed the delivery of a fast, innovative solution for gold miner Harmony Gold’s Target 1 mine, which will optimise the shaft’s cooling capability. The Target 1 shaft is used to transport people,... →
Gearboxes ideal for wet, dry cooling towers
20th November 2020 Industrial equipment provider BMG’s electromechanical team plays an important role in the dependable operation of wet and dry cooling towers in the mining sector, through the supply and support of many power generation components, including Hansen gearboxes. “Hansen units, which have been... →
Bulk air coolers improving efficiencies and working conditions
By: Khutso Maphatsoe 20th November 2020 Thermal engineering solutions provider Industrial Water Cooling (IWC) recently supplied a field-erected bulk air cooler for a mine site in Burkina Faso, in addition, supplying the associated condenser cooling towers for the associated refrigeration plant. Further to this, several cooling towers... →
Company designs, constructs ventilation and cooling systems for mines 
By: Khutso Maphatsoe 20th November 2020 Specialist mine refrigeration and ventilation consultancy group Bluhm Burton Engineering (BBE) is fully committed to the underground mining project for De Beers’ Venetia diamond mine, in Limpopo. The consulting and projects divisions of BBE are both involved in the project, with the former... →
Consultants prioritise energy efficiency
By: Cameron Mackay 22nd November 2019 With the mining industry shifting towards more energy efficient processes, mining consulting and engineering services provider BBE is observing increased demand for developing and implementing energy efficiency in ventilation and cooling processes. “Ventilation, cooling and pumping are the major... →
Industry keen on cleaner, fuel cell-based ventilation
By: Cameron Mackay 22nd November 2019 The local mining industry has shown keen interest in research center Hydrogen Infrastructure South Africa’s (HySA’s) offering of cleaner ventilation systems for underground mines, says HySA director Dmitri Bessarabov. He explains that this can be achieved by replacing diesel-powered underground... →
Fan range redesigned to meet industry needs
22nd November 2019 Global ventilation fans and systems manufacturer TLT-Turbo GmbH has announced the redesign of its Auxiliary and Booster fan range. The new designs engender efficiency and cost effectiveness in a versatile product range able to meet the ventilation requirements of the mining industry. Development... →
Energy efficient drive for underground cooling solutions
By: Thabi Madiba 23rd November 2018 Drive and automation specialist SEW-Eurodrive South Africa offers ventilation and cooling solutions for mining industry applications with its LTP-B Eco heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) drive. The drive is available in two three-phase variants, a 440 V unit from 0.75 kW to 160 kW,... →
Second phase of cooling solution completed
23rd November 2018 Global diversified technology and multi-industrial leader Johnson Controls installed two additional York YK centrifugal chillers at platinum mining company Impala Platinum (Implats) for the planned second phase expansion of cooling capacity for its Impala 16 Shaft as it heads toward a depth of 1... →
Distribution company expands services with air compressors
23rd November 2018 Premium batteries and rotating electrics importer and distributor Probe Corporation added to its distributing services air compressors that provide optimal air compression solutions for local mining and industrial markets. Probe CEO Frank Rovelli says mining is a tough environment, with harsh... →
Company offers long-term hire contracts on ventilation solutions
By: Thabi Madiba 23rd November 2018 Hire compressors can play a cardinal role in keeping some local mines operational, especially amid ageing surface compressors that feed air underground, says portable air compressors and generator rental Rand-Air long-term rental business development manager Henry Fourie. Rand-Air provides... →
Rescue One Equipment
23rd November 2018 Rescue One Equipment, a proud member of the Mine Ventilation Society of South Africa, was established in 1996 to develop products to eliminate unnecessary deaths owing to smoke inhalation in the mining industry. The company has developed a number of patented and trademarked systems to enable... →
Adequate ventilation flow pivotal to safety at mines
23rd November 2018 Safely operating a mine is a fundamental principle, where all procedures and code of practices (COPs) should be carefully adhered to, with ventilation flow and the positioning of refuge bays and early detection and monitoring systems being carefully considered, says deaths elimination product... →
Ventilation and cooling in mines often work against nature
By: Simone Liedtke 24th November 2017 Mining requires a robust constitution as mines often work against nature, descending deep underground, where temperatures can rise to between 60º and 70º at the rock face, explains heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) company Johnson Controls GM Neil Cameron. →
Increasing demand for variable-speed drives
By: Simone Liedtke 24th November 2017 Following the successful commissioning of two MoviDrive B ventilation and air conditioning variable-speed drives (VSDs) at an underground mine in the North-West, in South Africa, drive engineering specialist SEW-Eurodrive South Africa will commission an additional four of its MoviDrive B drives... →
Relays assist with cable-theft detection
By: Simone Liedtke 24th November 2017 Mining system solutions supplier Becker Mining South Africa’s Proloc and ProBeck electronic protection and control relays have been designed for motor protection, as well as cable-theft detection, in diverse industries, including ventilation and cooling applications in mining and quarrying. →
Initial product quality can lower maintenance costs
14th October 2016 Like most products used in mining operations, industrial fans manufacturer MechCaL says ventilation fans require ongoing maintenance to ensure that day-to-day mining operations continue as normal. In line with this, MechCaL launched a dedicated maintenance and repair division as part of its... →
Collaboration to advance mine ventilation solutions
14th October 2016 To facilitate collaboration and cooperation around mine ventilation solutions and mine design, a memorandum of understanding has been signed by mining software, hardware and services provider Maptek and engineering consulting firm Bluhm Burton Engineering subsidiary Vuma. Vuma is the developer... →
Benefits of spin filters emphasised
By: Sascha Solomons 14th October 2016 With the South African mining industry facing the prevailing costs and uncertainties in the labour market that it does, industrial technology and solutions specialist RTS Africa Engineering says its spin filters offer an ideal solution by reducing dependence on maintenance personnel. “Not only... →
Chilled-mirror hygrometer gives reliable control of sintering processes
14th October 2016 Moisture and humidity measurement solutions provider Michell Instruments, represented in South Africa by process control instrumentation manufacturer Instrotech, has introduced its S8000RS chilled-mirror hygrometer. The S8000RS is the smallest hygrometer on the market, says Linbro Park,... →
MOISTURE CONTROL The S8000RS chilled-mirror sensor is an efficient choice for moisture control in a range of metallurgical processes, including sintering
RamPiping Systems
14th October 2016 High-density polyethylene (HDPE) piping fabricator, supplier and installation specialist RamPiping Systems has expanded its focus to include piping solutions from US-based supplier NOV Fiber Glass Systems (NOV FGS). Since being established in 2006, RamPiping’s main focus has been on HDPE, but... →
Swedish ventilation software company eyes local market
By: Donna Slater 16th October 2015 Sweden-based automation and control hardware and software solutions company Gefa System is aiming to collaborate with an underground-mining company in South Africa to pilot its ventilation systems software. →
Fan company expands its service division
By: Donna Slater 16th October 2015 Fan company MechCaL is expanding its service and repair division in response to market demand. →
Mine orders two additional chillers as it reaches 1 700 m depth
By: Donna Slater 16th October 2015 Limpopo-based copper miner Palabora Mining Company (PMC) acquired two additional 3 500 kW York CYK compound centrifugal chillers in December 2014 from diversified technology company Johnson Controls Building Efficiency. →
Ice plants ease underground mining conditions
By: Bruce Montiea 17th October 2014 In response to the intense heat that underground mineworkers endure, refrigeration specialist KTI-Plersch offers a cooling solution comprising modular containerised Plate Ice Plants (PLIP). Several PLIPs, with individual capacities of up to 220 t, make up a 5 MW, a 10 MW or a 20 MW ice cooling... →
Spin-filter technology reduces dust at platinum mine
By: Bruce Montiea 17th October 2014 With the local mining industry facing increasing pressure to contain costs and maintain profits while overcoming several industry challenges, such as ensuring clean and filtered underground air, mining houses are looking to the engineering industry to offer innovative ways of dealing with these... →
Reliable temperature control solutions prevent lost time
By: Bruce Montiea 17th October 2014 Temporary power and temperature-control solutions supplier Aggreko can provide mining companies with reliable solutions, enabling them to continue their operations without interference such as equipment breakdowns or maintenance downtime, says Aggreko Southern Africa GM Martin Foster. “Our... →
Slurry cooling towers excel in copper mining conditions
17th October 2014 With the copper mining industry in mind, industrial cooling tower systems provider Industrial Water Cooler (IWC) designs and manufactures forced draft counterflow cooling towers for the specific pressure-leach process used in copper mining. IWC MD Roger Rusch says the cooling towers excel at... →
COOLED SLURRY The cooling towers excel at cooling slurry with high levels of solids
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