Our Projects: Load Out Stations

Kolomela Train Load-Out Station

Kolomela Train Load-Out Station
 

Client: Anglo American: Kumba Iron Ore

Location: Postmasburg , South Africa

Status: Completed 2011

Involvement: Design, Mechanical Procurement & Commissioning

LOS DESIGN OVERVIEW

Design Capacity: 5500 tph Lump & Fine Iron Ore
Lump Ore Feed Size: -25 +6mm
Fine Ore Feed Size: -6mm
Train Loading to Assize Specifications

DESIGN FEATURES

1500 ton live capacity surge bin
Wagon loading via twin 60 ton weigh flasks
Flasks retractable for passage of locomotives through LOS and for maintenance purposes.
Flasks height adjustable for different wagon sizes.
Purge chamber below rail level for clearing of residual material when switching between different product types.
Dust extraction via venturi scrubber.