Load testing a massive mine's power plant
We deployed 14 load banks and 2.5 MW of back-up power to test CITIC Pacific Mining's 450 MW power plant, ensuring it was ready to support their massive operations. Our solution enabled seamless commissioning of key facilities, advancing the construction of this landmark mining project.
- The Challenge
Power and load testing needed at world’s biggest magnetite ore mine
- The Impact
Our load testing puts 450 MW power plant through its paces
- The Solution
14 load banks and 2.5 MW of power meet the mine’s needs
Client:CITIC Pacific Mining
Location:Cape Preston, Western Australia
Sectors:Mining
The Challenge
Load testing and back-up power for giant mine
The world’s largest – and Australia’s first – magnetite iron ore mine and processing facility couldn’t fire up its own power station until thorough load testing had occurred. And for load testing, the mine needed load banks. Lots of them.
Knowing that we could bring in equipment from all around the country, CITIC Pacific Mining called us in to help. As well as load testing their 450 MW combined-cycle gas-fired power station, they also needed back-up power to keep construction moving along.