bulk solids handling Journal White Paper In-Pit Crushing and Conveying The author reviews the factors leading up to the selection of In-Pit Crushing and Conveying technology and discusses the currently available options in equipment selection. read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study A Mobile In-Pit Crushing System for Overburden at Iscor's Grootegeluk Coal Mine In this paper the mobile in-pit crushing system for over burden, which was commissioned in July 1981, at lscor's Grootegeluk Coal Mine, is described. Special reference is made to some engineering aspects of the system compo nents, operating practice and an economic appraisal of the system. …read more
bulk solids handling Journal Technical Article Temporary Grain Storages for Commercial Applications For some years the Grain Elevators Board N.S.W. has been conducting extensive trails and economic analysis to determine the optimum type of temporary bulk grain storage structure for N.S.W. conditions. This paper presents some of the results of these investigations. Four types of storage structures …read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study Floating Pneumatic Unloaders The unloading of bulk dry solids from ships is possible in a number of ways. Where fixed dock installations are contraindicated for one of several reasons a realistic solution is the use of floating unloaders, which can be moved from dock to dock and even port to port. This article describes a syste…read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study Staten Island Coal Export Terminal The authors review the future prospects for the export of steam coal from the USA and the available port facilities on the East Coast to deal with this. The background to the decision to build a major new coal export terminal on Staten Island is detailed. The plans for the terminal, to be completed …read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper Modular Walking Draglines The development of walking drag lines is presented in the context of current operational requirements and the design and development philosophy of the new breed of modular walking drag lines is outlined in detail. read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper Australian Bulk Ports and Shipping – Can They Meet the Challenge of the 80s? This review concentrates on the growth in Australia's major dry bulk commodity exports, details the major ports utilized, examines current and future development plans for these export terminals and looks at the role for Australian flag shipping, in particular with respect to its current status and …read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study Reclaiming Gold and Uranium in South Africa Bucket wheel excavators coupled with mobile conveyor systems are used almost exclusively in open-pit operations for removing overburden and mining minerals. The purpose of this article is to describe the technically and economically successful application in a new field, viz. reclaiming sli…read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study Grain Loading at Ukrainian Port – Unique Radial Telescopic Shiploader replaces several Gantry Cranes A new radial telescopic shiploader was installed in an Ukranian port for the rapid loading of grain. Special features like the partially rail mounted design for parallel movement along the berth make this shiploader a unique machine. read more
bulk solids handling Journal White Paper Modern Temporary Grain Storage In order to store grain safely at a reasonable storage and handling price, the concept of bunker storage is receiving increased interest. The reasons for the Development of the bunker concept by Victorian Grain Elevators Board are given. read more
bulk solids handling Journal Technical Article Dredging of Heavy Minerals After a short discussion of the mining procedure used for dredging heavy minerals the current dredging techniques are reviewed Successful tun-scale tests proved that an underwater bucket wheel can be applied for dredging purposes up to depths of 100 m and that this bucket wheel shows the same favour…read more
bulk solids handling Journal Case Study Exporting Coal Via the Inland Rivers System Low-cost transportation of coal from the mining areas to the exporting docks via the Inland Rivers System is available. The author describes technical aspects of barge loading and unloading, and concentrates on the transshipping facilities in the Gulf Coast area. read more