Mechanical Technology February 2015

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The Hoist Performance Fingerprint

Index to advertisers Aluminium Loading Systems...... 29 Atlas Copco............................. 28 BMG....................................... 23 Becker Mining SA..................... 19 Crown Publications.................. IBC DCD Venco................................ 2 Hansen Transmissions..... OFC, OBC Lincoln Electric. ....................... 24 SKF........................................ 36 Voith....................................... 37 Wearcheck............................... 37 Weir Minerals...........................IFC Reliability & Condition Monitoring (3 Day) 23-25 March Graceland Hotel, Secunda Phindi Mbedzi:+27 11 325 0686 phindi@2kg.co.za www.2kg.co.za Level 1: 4-6 March, Johannesburg Level 2: 9-11 March, Johannesburg Margie Roes: +27 86 502 0634 margie.roes@martec.co.za Nuclear Africa Congress, 2015 18-20 March, Necsa, Pelindaba, South Africa Carol van Niekerk +27 12 807 3920 exec@nuclearafrica.co.za that the service offers mine operators Improved system availability and reliabil- ity; reduced downtime as electrical and mechanical inspections are performed simultaneously; and full compliance with local legal requirements. ABB has proven expertise in the underground mining business: ABB experts can engineer, deliver, install and perform services for entire mechanical and electrical mine hoist systems of all types – friction hoists, single- and double- drum hoists. Since the first hoist system was delivered in 1937, more than 700 ABB units have been installed all over the world. ABB is able to leverage its power and automation expertise to enable utility and industry customers to improve per- formance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 145,000 people. www.abb.com Industry diary March 2015 Certified Ultrasound, Martec

A BB, the leading power and au- tomation technology group, has launched a new service product called Hoist Performance Fingerprint to help its customers assess and optimise the condition of their mine hoists. It consists of a structured audit of complete hoist systems – covering all electrical and mechanical parts to ensure reliable and safe hoist operation. Hoist Performance Fingerprint is a consulting and audit service developed and performed by highly experienced ABB service experts. The entire hoist sys- tem is assessed, analysed and tested us- ing high quality data collected from over 20 pre-defined points and a structured tailored analysis tool. This data forms the backbone for any further analysis done after leaving the site. All results, findings

as well as corresponding recommenda- tions for optimisations and improvements are then presented to the customer in a detailed report for follow-up. “The Hoist Performance Fingerprint is a cost-effective service that provides diagnostics, key findings and recommen- dations in less than a week,” said Remy Lanoue, global head of service for mining. “By assessing and analysing all electrical and mechanical parts of the hoist system we offer our customers a comprehensive service solution from a single source. This holistic concept is unique in the underground mining market.” A mine hoist system is an intensive and important carrier in the mining pro- cess. It is not only essential to keep pro- duction running, it also transports mining staff below ground. Therefore, its reliable

and safe operation is key for mine op- erators, particularly as many countries have special legisla- tive requirements in place defined by the respective mining au- thorities. The expert concept of the new Hoist Performance Fingerprint ensures that all these require- ments are met al- lowing customers to focus on their daily business. Summarising the benefits, Lanoue says

ABB has launched its Hoist Performance Fingerprint service to help customers assess and optimise the condition of their mine hoists.

Pump efficiency and reliability workshops Pumps are at the heart of industry and consume 15% of the world’s electricity output, rising to 30% if the effect on the overall pump and piping system is included. Due to neglect and inefficiencies, much of this electricity is wasted – turned into heat, vibration and noise rather than producing throughput. Well-managed and maintained pumps can drastically reduce overall process energy consumption, but instead they con- tinue to be overlooked, leading to continu- ous breakdowns and compromising overall system reliability.

usage and improved reliability. Pump effi- ciency levels can be improved by 10-20%; optimising the entire pumping system can achieve overall efficiency savings of between 30%-50%; and pump mean time before failure will be reduced and overall system reliability improved. The course is presented by Harry Rosen, the national expert for pumping systems for the National Industrial Energy Efficiency Project (NIEEP), and will be run four times this year, in Johannesburg’s Cedar Park Hotel on 2-3 March; in Secunda from June 1-3 at the Graceland hotel; again in Johannesburg during July and in Secunda during October. Contact Phindi Mbedzi: phindi@2kg.co.za www.2kg.co.za

2KG Training has designed a course to help engineers and technicians better un- derstand how optimising both existing and new pumping systems will lead to reduced life cycle costs, major reductions in energy

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Mechanical Technology — February 2015