Providing the power for a moving experience
- The Challenge
A huge piece of equipment needs to be moved 22 kms to another site but power is anaccesible
- The Solution
Complete turnkey solution of power, standby power, and 24/7 refuelling and support for a 30 day move
- The Impact
Equipment was moved for the first time ever from mine to power station
Client:AGL Loy Yang
Location:Victoria, Australia
Sectors:Mining
The Challenge
Moving a stacker across a power station and mining site in an Australian first
AGL planned to relocate Loy Yang's travelling stacker, also known as the TS4, from its external overburden site into the base of the coal mine. But with no power of its own, getting it there would require some engineering and planning feats.
The Solution
Generators on board with backup on site
We installed two 800 kVA generators on board (as well as an additional 800 kVA on standby) and fitted them with fire suppression and detection systems. We also supplied two loadbanks to sink excess power from the generators when the machine was travelling downhill.
AGL Loy Yang
The Impact
An Australian mining first, executed flawlessly
We took care of the whole project, including supplying standby power and round the clock refuelling and support. Loadbanks helped the machine move safely downhill, and our refuelling procedure mitigated any risk of spillage.