A good deal of mining operations involve storing and reclaiming raw or crushed ore. Moisture content, time of storage, particle size distribution can drastically alter the reliability of material flow through a system. Arching and ratholing will interrupt flow and increase the costs of any mining operation. The link between a bulk solid's strength and friction properties on its flowability and the design of the handling equipment is what gives us the unique ability to add value to the design.

We can assist with designing a new plant or troubleshooting and designing retrofits to handling equipment. We will measure the properties of a representative sample of material to find the design parameters. We will design reliable and efficient equipment for feeding, reclaiming, transferring, stockpiling, blending, etc.

If you are currently experiencing solids handling difficulties, we can help you eliminate them. Or, if you are developing a new process or plant, we can utilize our industry leading technology to help you avoid process upsets due to solids flow problems. The result: a higher efficiency solids handling process resulting in creased profits.

KEY ENGINEERING SERVICES

• Primary/secondary/tertiary crushing
• Belt-to-belt transfer
• Gravity stockpile reclaim systems
• Storage/loadout silos and feeders
• Aeration systems for fine ores
• Ship loading/unloading equipment

In order to formulate an approach to solving or preventing a problem, we need to learn as much as possible about your application to ensure that handling problems do not occur with the new equipment.

TYPICAL PROJECT APPROACH

• Plant visit for troubleshooting, understanding plant requirements, and process auditing
• Flow property testing of bulk solids
• Root cause analysis of handling/feeding/conveying/processing problems
• Functional design of solids handling equipment
• Detailed engineering design of equipment
• Supply of custom designed equipment

For over forty years, our team of experienced engineers has been providing proven technological solutions that are cost-effective and safe. Contact Jenike & Johanson to help you solve and prevent bulk solids handling problems.