Water, Weather and Environment
Unearthing Value:
KISTERS’ Mine Site Monitoring Solutions
Navigating the mining sector’s landscape is fraught with obstacles, notably the scarcity of traditional communication channels with site engineering personnel and project teams. Overcoming these barriers necessitates innovative strategies and collaborative partnerships. KISTERS formed a strategic alliance with a prominent international client to develop a tailored solution, reducing reliance on civil contracting companies and surmounting communication barriers. This facilitated sustainable growth in a dynamic mining industry, addressing challenges such as limited accessibility to remote locations, stringent compliance requirements, operational reliability in varying environmental conditions, and the need for scalability and upgradability to meet evolving demands.
- The Solution
- Key Features
- The Benefits
The Solution
The Solution
Drawing upon its expertise in engineering and technology, KISTERS designed and deployed industry-standard monitoring and control systems for mining tailings and water management. The solution features a PLC-based system architecture integrated with a variety of sensors, including flow, pressure, level, and turbidity. Notably, KISTERS’ sled-based system design, complemented by an integrated solar and battery supply, ensures seamless functionality even in remote mining locations. Moreover, the solution was meticulously crafted to meet compliance requirements and industry expectations, offering a modular form factor for easy system upgrades as needed.
Key Features
Key Features
- Comprehensive monitoring and control systems for mining tailings and water management.
- Industry-standard PLC-based system architecture for reliability and scalability.
- Integration of diverse sensors including flow, pressure, level, and turbidity.
- Sled-based system design with integrated solar and battery supply for remote operations.
- Compliance with industry and site-specific regulatory requirements.
- Modular form factor allowing for easy system upgrades and scalability.
- Full support from design through to on-site commissioning and ongoing maintenance.
The Benefits
The Benefits
Through a strategic partnership with KISTERS, the Mining client successfully addressed the challenges of water management and tailings monitoring, unlocking new levels of efficiency and reliability. KISTERS’ innovative engineering processes and adaptable techniques have set a new standard for monitoring control systems in the mining industry, paving the way for enhanced operational performance and sustainable growth.
- Increased Operational Efficiency: Clients witness enhanced operational efficiency and performance at their mine sites, resulting in optimized processes and reduced costs.
- Streamlined Implementation: Users benefit from standardised configurations and sub-assemblies developed by KISTERS, enabling seamless deployment on current and future mining projects, saving time and resources while ensuring consistency in monitoring and control systems.
- Market Diversification Opportunities: The adaptable systems and assemblies can be applied across various sectors beyond mining, such as construction, water, environmental, and transport.
- Trusted Partnership: KISTERS provides a custom and personal approach, ensuring continuous access to expert engineering, consultancy, technical support, maintenance, and field services tailored to users’ specific needs and challenges.