Project Profile: Bocamina Coal Handling Plant (CHP) Project

Expected Project Start Date: 4th Quarter 2010 (Q2 FY 2011)

Project Finish Date: 3rd Quarter 2010 (Q1 FY 2011)

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Plant Description

  • Port conveyor transfer tower with oversize check screen;
  • Stacking system;
  • 4 Reclaim surface feeders;
  • Transfer conveyors;
  • Power supply and distribution to the CHP;
  • Control systems for this plant including the power station coal handling interface.

Client Need

  • Provide additional capacity for effective stockpile management;
  • Utilise modern equipment and systems for the efficient blending of the feed coal;
  • Transport and homogenise blended coal to the new and existing generators sets;
  • Optimised interfaces with coal receival systems;
  • Provide integrated dust and spontaneous combustion control as part of an overall stockpile management plan;
  • Reduce operating cost through use of modern equipment and management practices;
  • Enhance environmental control, particularly with impacts on the local community.

Outcome

  • Project is in progress.