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The Challenge:
Required a reliable, power source to operate a lithium crushing plant in the Northern Territory.
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The Solution:
The installation of five highly-customised CAT generators and fuel tank for synchronisation.
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The Outcome:
Ensured reliable, stable primary and emergency power solution for the crushing plant.
CAT Primero: Generator Synchronisation for a Lithium Crushing Plant in NT
The Challenge
Required a reliable, power source to operate a lithium crushing plant in the NT
A lithium crushing plant in Northern Territory required a customised generator synchronisation system to complete daily operations.
PROJECT FACT FILE
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3x 650kVa
Prime Power CAT Generators
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2x 715kVa
Standby Power CAT Generators
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1x 16,000L
Fuel Tank
The Solution
The installation of five highly-customised CAT generators for synchronisation
Blue Diamond Machinery supplied 5 x highly customised CAT generators – 3 x 650kVa prime power, 2 x 715kVa standby power and a 16,000L fuel tank. The generators were upgraded in-house to run in synchronisation to help push out service intervals. It also leaves critical power redundancies onsite for breakdowns and unforeseen maintenance. Each generator is fitted with upgraded ComAp InteliVision 12Touch & InteliGen GSC-C controllers, air filtration to prevent lithium dust contamination, and an automated refueling system linked to the fuel tank.
The Outcome
Ensured reliable, stable primary and emergency power solution for the crushing plant
Ensured reliable, readily available power and backup power for the crushing plant while lowering fuel costs and generator longevity.
