SADC, South Africa, West Africa
Updated: August 27, 2023
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Equipment, Technology
Development
Repump Unit
Charging Unit
Rail Bound
Mining
Underground
Product Description
The Development Charging Unit (DCU) is a compact rail-bound charging unit developed for use with BME’s INNOVEX UG emulsion formulations.
Application
The DCU is primarily used for Underground development operations where a rail system is used to transport charging units to the development face. BME's patented MP2 Pump is used to pump BME's emulsion and gassing solution simultaneously, through the charging lance, into the development blast-hole.
Features
- Dual MP2 Pumping System (optional)
- Increased reliability and reduced downtime
- Low maintenance costs
- Low capital requirements
- Intrinsically safe pump operation in instances of:
- Dry-running.
- Dead-heading.
- Short lead time for manufacture
- Intelligent Control and Reporting
Design
- Emulsion tank capacity : dependent on operational requirements
- Sensitiser tank capacity : dependent on emulsion tank specifications
- Water tank capacity : dependent on emulsion tank specifications
- Pumping rate :
- Single Pump System - 45 kg/min (99 lbs/min)
- Dual Pump System - 85 kg/min (187 lbs/min)
- Available drive systems : Electric / Air / Hydro / Hydraulic
- Max. hose length : 15 m (49.2 ft) [¾” – 1”].
- Compatible emulsions : Innovex UG Emulsions.
- Pre-set mass of emulsion per hole.
Pump Safety
- Intrinsically safe pump technology:
- Safe in instances of dry-running.
- Safe in instances of dead-heading.
- Pressure bursting discs
- Fail-safe control system.
- Charging lance flushing system.
Guidelines for Use
System Usage
As a result of low energy consumption for the operation of BME’s patented MP2 Pumps, the DCU can be powered through a range of energy sources while maintaining a rate of delivery equal to that of mechanized emulsion technology.
This places the DCU in a class of its own as the DCU can function with the supply of either hydro-power or an independent hydraulic power pack, driven by an electric- or pneumatic motor.
To mitigate down-time and the possibility of lost production, BME's DCU has been developed to facilitate a dual pumping setup on a single charging unit, not only resulting in reduced standing-time to replace a pump, but in turn to increase production time.
The DCU is controlled with BME's ECU (Emulsion Charging Unit) control system, that enables full control over the pumping system, including but not limited to: pre-set pumping mass for blast-holes as well as datalogging of operational datasets for post-blast analyses.
Safe Use
- Never fight explosive fires.
- Refer to Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for first aid information.
- All explosives must be transported and stored in accordance to relevant regulations.
- All explosives are classified as dangerous goods and may cause damage to property, personal harm, or death, if not used correctly.
- Always keep products away from sources of heat, sparks, flame or hot surfaces and avoid mixing with combustibles or incompatible materials.
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