LOAD & HAUL
Balancing the cost of production with sustainability needs can be complex.
But a miner’s choice in engine is a key part of the equation
Advanced hybrid mining trucks are a pathway to decarbonisation
CHANGE IS POSSIBLE I
How an operator’s choice of engine can successfully reduce the cost of production and enhance sustainability
t is clear that priorities in mining are shifting, enabled by new attitudes and sophisticated technologies. Thanks to both,
sustainability has now become an integral part of mining operations. Of course, balancing the cost of production with sustainability needs can be complex, but a miner’s choice in engine can be a key part of the equation. And with several viable pathways to carbon neutrality, it is possible for miners to keep making progressive steps forward without impacting the performance and reliability critical to their success. They can do this in the following ways:
14
www.engineerlive.com
UPGRADE TO TIER 4/STAGE V MINING ENGINES By upgrading to Tier 4/Stage V technology when purchasing new equipment or through engine rebuilds, miners can achieve improved fuel economy, lower emissions, extended overhaul timelines and reduced operating noise. The typical Cummins engine today emits 90% fewer greenhouse gases than those produced before 2000.
CONSIDER THE OPPORTUNITY WITHIN FUEL MAPS
Less fuel consumption not only saves money but also leads to fewer emissions, and modern technology can bring fuel efficiency that’s calibrated and tailor-made. Cummins is partnering with mining customers to achieve the best fuel efficiency by matching engine technology to the correct horsepower and torque for specific elevations and duty cycles. Through tailored calibration and optimised speed settings, one Cummins mining customer achieved a 7% improvement in fuel economy, saving 17 million litres of fuel annually, cutting costs by US$16 million and leading to a reduction of 45,900 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent.
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64
