Discovering New Territories: Sustainable Systems for Efficient Mining Operation Mr. Norbert Becker Page 1 Siemens Mining Technology Media Talks / Las Vegas 2012 Siemens AG 2012
Siemens offers Integrated and Innovative Products, Systems, Applications, Solutions and Services Through constant innovations, enhancing products awareness and long expertise in mining solutions, Siemens is a trendsetting, innovative partner in the mining industry With knowledge and competence of more than 80 years expertise Siemens the world s largest provider of mining technologies with a comprehensive product, system, service and solution portfolio Siemens understands the challenges of the market conditions in the mining industry and offers innovations along all five steps of the life cycle: Planning, Design, Engineering, Operation and Service Page 2 Siemens Mining Technology Media Talks / Las Vegas 2012 Siemens AG 2012
The Siemens Minerals Business serves the Mining and Cement Industry SIMINE SICEMENT Excavation Transportation Bulk Material Handling Beneficiation Blending/Grinding Refining/Agglomeration Clinker/Grind & Finishing Outbound Transportation Drive Technologies Electrification Automation Services Siemens offers modular and standardized products and applications for a plant s lifecycle Concept Pre-FEED FEED Detail Design Procurement Installation Commissioning Life Cycle Management Page 3 Siemens Mining Technology Media Talks / Las Vegas 2012 Siemens AG 2012
Mining: An Industry with Huge Challenges Increasing Cost Pressure Green Issues: Saving Water and Energy Strict Labor Regulations: Safety and Security Technological Challenges Growing Global Competition: True partner for Our Customer Page 4 Siemens Mining Technology Media Talks / Las Vegas 2012 Siemens AG 2012
Answers to Cost Pressure: Robinson Mine Drive System Upgrade and Retrofit Challenge Robinson Mining needed to modernize its aging SAG Mill Retrofit would require a costly shutdown Bottom line would be significantly impacted Answer Benefit Upgrade the power conversion, electronics & automation Implement during small windows of opportunity, Do not replace the motors Compact, user-friendly system implemented Added back 18 days of productivity & revenue generation over the original shutdown estimate Page 5 Siemens Mining Technology Media Talks / Las Vegas 2012 Siemens AG 2012
Answers to Strict Labor Regulations / Safety and Security: Automation Autonomous Operation Challenge Safety is paramount to all mining activities. A simple goal: Everyone home safe, every day. The challenge is to ensure the safety of all mining employees, while continuing to meet the demands of higher productivity and higher reliability. Answer By utilizing various levels of autonomy in mobile mining equipment, it is possible to engineer the danger out of the process. Sensor suites protect the operator from potentially harmful situations, whereas tele-operation and fully autonomous systems remove the operator from the danger entirely. Benefit Improved Safety, Improved Reliability, Improved Productivity Page 6 Siemens Mining Technology Media Talks / Las Vegas 2012 Siemens AG 2012
Answers to Green Issues: Energy Efficiency Higher Speed and Lower Emissions Challenge Heavy haul trucks are used in mines for transporting rock. Every hour, the 3,600 horsepower utility vehicles use up to 450 liters of diesel. Answer Benefit Siemens developed AC drive systems for heavy trucks used to transport material in surface mining, for which the diesel generators operate in the optimal speed range. Up to 30% fuel is saved by giving the diesel motor regular breaks. A truck loaded with 300 tonnes of rock can feed back 3 megawatts of power into the grid while braking. When using the trolley-assist capability, ROI can be achieved in one to 3 years. Page 7 Siemens Mining Technology Media Talks / Las Vegas 2012 Siemens AG 2012
Answers to Technological Challenges: Challenges of Electrics in Modern Mining Challenge Geographic and Climatic Challenges to the Life Cycle of Mining Electrical Systems. Three Classifications of Mining Challenges: Social Geographic Environmental Answer Motor Solutions for Adverse Climatic and Geographic Conditions Electrical Drive Solutions for Adverse Climatic and Geographic Conditions Electrification Solutions Benefit Mobile Mining - Worldwide Population Trucks (600) Shovels (180) Draglines (6) Page 8 Siemens Mining Technology Media Talks / Las Vegas 2012 Siemens AG 2012
Answers to the Competition: Integrated Drive Systems, eg Gearless Conveyor Challenge Deeper mines, decreasing ore grades Increased material handling capacities Requirements for larger, longer & more powerful conveyor systems Mines located at remote areas Limited availability of experienced maintenance personnel Development of converter technology More reliable and economical Answer Benefits Integrated Drive Systems on three levels: Life Cycle, Automation and Functional: Physical level: Siemens Gearless Drives Robustness - High availability - Reduction of operating cost Reduction of maintenance cost - Reduction of noise - Increased productivity through less down time of electrical and mechanical equipment Page 9 Siemens Mining Technology Media Talks / Las Vegas 2012 Siemens AG 2012
Siemens has Established a Strong Unit to support the Mining Industry All Around the Globe Industry Energy Healthcare Infrastructure & Cities Industry Automation Drive Technologies Customer Services Metals Technologies 1) Marine & Shipbuilding Minerals Pulp & Paper Cranes Machine Tools Traction Drives Production Machines Page 10 Siemens Mining Technology Media Talks / Las Vegas 2012 Siemens AG 2012
New responsibilities In Minerals Business Segment With effect from September 1 st 2012, Mr. Ernst-Peter Weinmann, currently head of the business segment Sustainable Power Conversion, has taken charge of the business segment Minerals in addition to his current responsibilities. Mr. Bernd Zehentbauer will take over a new assignment within Siemens. Mr. Ernst-Peter Weinmann Mr. Bernd Zehentbauer Page 11 Siemens Mining Technology Media Talks / Las Vegas 2012 Siemens AG 2012
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