Water is an important input for large-scale mining and the efficient reuse of water is a necessity where water is scarce. At one of the world’s biggest copper mining sites, powerful Emotron FDU pump drives now enable great efficiency improvements in water recirculation.
In the Chilean desert 4 400 m MSL, Emotron design and engineering must withstand difficult conditions such as extreme winds, thunderstorms and high levels of solar radiation. Telemetric control and extensive service secure operation at all times.
Collahuasi in the Atacama desert may seem rugged and remote, but it is surrounded by salt flats and wetlands of great biodiversity. Its water is crucial for the nearby towns and for the biodiversity of surrounding areas.
Collahuasi therefore has a strategy aligned with the National Water Resources Policy working towards the sustainable and efficient use of water.
Emotron LATAM mechanical engineering and design created a solution for complete electrical protection, including communication and control by telemetry with central mining command.
Energy efficient Emotron drives were chosen due to their ability to handle the elevation, extreme weather conditions and mining pollution.
The drives were built into specialized portable IP66 cabinets which may be placed in an outdoor environment anywhere around the mine.
For this project, several different CE certified FDU-48 IP54 variable frequency drives with STO option board, communication option board, Ethernet Modbus TCP are used. The powers vary between 30-400kW.
At Emotron, expert knowledge is always at your fingertips. Your project team will follow you every step of the way. We manage a design review followed by an in-house survey when necessary. We test all of your components individually before commissioning for your peace of mind.
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