KCI’s primary function on the project was implementing a system for an operation focusing on controlling and monitoring the pumping of product concentrate across a vast area, often enduring extreme conditions.
PROJECT
- SCADA setup – specifically employing Adroit, configured to meet the requirements of the client’s application. This SCADA system facilitates management of the pumping process, ensuring efficiency and reliability.
- PRODUCTS & HMI – To execute control functions at various points within the operation, Allen Bradley CompactLogix and Micro800 Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) are deployed. Local operator interfaces are provided through Allen Bradley PanelView Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), enabling operators to monitor and control the process directly from the site.
- NETWORK – Ensuring robust communication across the expansive area, radio networks are established utilizing Cambium Microwave and Elpro UHF technologies. These networks enable seamless data transmission and control signals, crucial for maintaining operational continuity.
- ENVIRONMENT – Given the harsh environmental conditions prevalent, panels are constructed using stainless steel enclosures. These enclosures are equipped with anti-condensation heaters, effectively preventing moisture buildup within the panels and safeguarding the integrity of the control system even in adverse conditions.
CONCLUSION
KCI’s integrated solution combines advanced control technologies with robust communication infrastructure and durable enclosures to ensure the reliable and efficient operation of the pumping process in challenging mining environments. All integration work (design, manufacture, installation and commissioning) was carried out using in house/country skills.
