Cast resin Transformers Case studies Mining solutions
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www.sgb-smit.com Cast resin Transformers Case studies Mining solutions In the mining industry, as with many other industries, downtime due to machine failure cannot be afforded. Even just a few minutes of downtime on a mining site, could translate into production losses that run far into the millions. It is therefore crucial that mining engineers and procurement managers implement reliable solutions in their production line. SGB’s Cast Resin Transformers are designed and manufactured to withstand the harsh conditions experienced on mine sites, as well as underground mining conditions. SGB’s transformers are able to withstand the stresses of the mining environment, whilst also delivering an extremely safe, reliable, and eco-friendly power supply. The transformers are self-extinguishing, and will not produce dangerous gases - a critical safety factor on mining sites. From an important cost prospective, it also calls for a low maintenance schedule. To a mine, low maintenance means less downtime. No testing has to be done on fluids, and no fluids have to be replaced. Even when the transformers are completely dirtied due to high humidity, diesel fumes and dust, they are simply switched off and the dirt wiped off. On different mining sites, the cast resin transformer will either be installed on the surface or underground. The suggested standard to achieve optimal transformer operation, is a protection rating of IP54 and a fitted air-forced closed loop cooling system. But this decision is always up to the client, and the transformer can be assembled according to their specification.
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Cast resin TransformersCase studies Mining solutions
In the mining industry, as with many other industries, downtime due to machine failure cannot be afforded. Even just a few minutes of downtime on a mining site, could translate into production losses that run far into the millions. It is therefore crucial that mining engineers and procurement managers implement reliable solutions in their production line.SGB’s Cast Resin Transformers are designed and manufactured to withstand the harsh conditions experienced on mine sites, as well as underground mining conditions. SGB’s transformers are able to withstand the stresses of the mining environment, whilst also delivering an extremely safe, reliable, and eco-friendly power supply. The transformers are self-extinguishing, and will not produce dangerous gases - a critical safety factor on mining sites. From an important cost prospective, it also calls for a low maintenance schedule. To a mine, low maintenance means less downtime. No testing has to be done on fluids, and no fluids have to be replaced. Even when the transformers are completely dirtied due to high humidity, diesel fumes and dust, they are simply switched off and the dirt wiped off.
On different mining sites, the cast resin transformer will either be installed on the surface or underground. The suggested standard to achieve optimal transformer operation, is a protection rating of IP54 and a fitted air-forced closed loop cooling system. But this decision is always up to the client, and the transformer can be assembled according to their specification.
Starkstrom-Gerätebau GmbH | Ohmstr. 10 | D - 93055 Regensburg | +49 / 941 / 7841 - 0 Juli 2016
Copper Mining
Application: Surface and UndergroundUnderground use is very demanding and requires special features: the ability to resist heat and dust, and very high safety demands with respect to fire hazards. SGB’s Cast Resin transformers fully meet these requirements.
Product: IP54 - 800kVA11kV_550V - Underground Mini SubstationSolution: A compact designed mini substation able to fit in a man
winder cage.Benefits: The compact designed underground mini substation solution
saved the particular mine a lot of manual labour, time and money. Usually, when installing an underground mini substation, workers have to hoist the cage up the mineshaft to the surface and pull it aside with a sling. Thus, creating enough space to be able to hoist the transformer substation down the mine shaft. This has to be done because the regular size of a mini substation is too large to fit in the cage. But with this compact solution, the mini substation can fit in the cage and simply be hoisted down underground in the cage.
Starkstrom-Gerätebau GmbH | Ohmstr. 10 | D - 93055 Regensburg | +49 / 941 / 7841 - 0 Juli 2016
Coal Mining
Application: Mining: Surface OperationsProduct: IP54 - 3900kVA – Pantograph: Trolley Assist Power LineSolution: The trucks used on this particular mine are designed to use both
electricity and diesel power. It will automatically switch to electric mode when it detects and attaches to the overhead line powered by a pantograph transformer. Once the truck leaves the line, it switches back to diesel.
Benefits: By applying trolley-assist, open cast mine hauling activities may save up to 50% in fuel cost, and improve the productivity of the fleet by 10% or more.
Starkstrom-Gerätebau GmbH | Ohmstr. 10 | D - 93055 Regensburg | +49 / 941 / 7841 - 0 Juli 2016
Coal Mining
Application: Mining: Surface OperationsProduct: IP00 - 3500kVA 11kV_6.6kV - Mobile Mini SubstationSolution: A mobile power supply solution.Benefits: The client can easily relocate the mobile mini substation to where the power
supply is required.
