Energy saving in quarries and mines

摘要

Most mines and quarries contain a proliferation of electric motors, powering fans, pumps, conveyors, crushers, winches, hydraulic power packs etc. They vary in size and importance from large machines that are critical to site safety and operations to smaller examples that enable basic plant processes, such as dust suppression and surface water control. Each one is drawing electricity and unless it is already part of a smart control solution, it could be contributing more towards energy and general cost saving. Trevor Herbert, business development manager for Mitsubishi Electric Europe - Automation Systems Division talks about the opportunities available for practical energy and cost savings, using today's smart automation solutions.