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.