Mining is the extraction of valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth, usually from an ore body, lode, vein, seam, reef or placer deposit. Battery powered mining vehicles are an attractive proposition for sustainable operations. They produce less damaging emissions and hybrid vehicles save on fuel. However, the harsh environment means that the type of mining locomotive battery and its construction are vitally important for the safe operation of underground electrical equipment.
Requirements for mining locomotive batteries :
There are several important features for underground mining locomotive batteries which are dictated by the working environment.
1.Increased efficiency:
Mining vehicles powered by
EverExceed NiCd batteries offer significantly longer operating times in comparison to lead acid-powered vehicles. This increases output per shift and absolute reliability and 20 years design life. It provides reliable source of energy over relatively long discharge periods. The discharge time for 30mins to 100hr. The mining batteries are warranted to operate for a certain number of cycles.
2. Reliability:
There must be an absolute guarantee that the battery provides the rated performance from day one of installation. Mining companies cannot afford a single incident of not meeting a working days production or take a chance with any aspect of safety. For this, quality control at each stage of mining locomotive battery manufacture and final safety checks are essential.
EverExceed take this responsibility very seriously and under their ISO 9001 and 14001 accreditation, have ensured that every manufacturing stage and every component is checked for electrical, chemical and physical properties. The final product
mining locomotive battery is 100% tested for both performance and safety our block batteries function in a wide range of temperatures, resist electrical abuse, shock and vibrations and need only basic maintenance.
3. Ease of installation:
When fitting a traction battery underground, often with limited space, there should be minimal skill and effort required. For this reason, EverExceed supply the traction battery pre-assembled with charging plugs, fully tested and at top of charge ready to make a complete operational shift.
4. Safety:
Fire and explosions are the two main worries attached to underground electrical equipment. Regarding explosions the most common cause attributable to batteries is that of internal arcing when the mining locomotive battery has completed or is near the end of its charging cycle. Apart from explosions, fire is possibly the greatest threat that can be posed by an underground electrical device including a mining locomotive battery. A risk of fire also exists from the ignition of flammable gases released during charging.
EverExceed Nickel Cadmium battery has protection cover to prevent external short-circuits and flame-arresting vents. Moreover it has resistance to mechanical and electrical abuse and low internal resistance.
With high-performance battery systems for purely electric mining vehicles, EverExceed offers a safe, economical, low maintenance and sustainable backup battery solution. For applications in underground mining, the
EverExceed SEBL and
SEBM NiCd battery systems can be configured to meet the requirements for explosion-proof zones. No more polluting exhaust fumes in underground mines – this has a positive effect on costs, the environment as well as the health of employees.
EverExceed also offers our clients an impeccable range of uXcel Series Battery Charger that is precision engineered with the mining industry laid standards and guidelines. Offered range is acknowledged in the market for their attributes like robust construction, durable standards and optimum performance for the persistent performance in extraction of valuable minerals or other geographical materials from the earth.
I hope that this article has covered the more important aspects of battery requirements for mining locomotives. The problems which can be caused by having an incorrectly designed or specified battery can literally be devastating. This is why it is important to have a trusted supplier with the experience, knowledge and resources available to help with your choice and in-service requirements of your mining locomotive battery.
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