Engineering
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SERVICES / SKILL SET • PLC Design • Panel Layout • I/O Structure • Communications • Fiber Optic • Hardwired Networks • Wireless • Instrumentation Application Design • Flow Meters • Level Transmitters • Pressure Transmitters • Limit Switches • Control Valves • Electrical Design • Lighting Design & Layouts • Power Distribution • MCC Design • Single-Line Diagrams • Switchgear Design • Transformer Application • Motor Control • VFD Integration • Mechanical Design • Valving & Piping • Complete System Design & Integration • Feasibility Studies • Commissioning • Project Management • Construction Management • Energy Management • Rebate Applications • Analysis of usage & savings • Identifying & implementing energy saving measures |
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BESTECH’s Engineering Division has the experience and resources required to handle the complexity and size of any project. Our high quality results meet our clients’ needs and expectations by simplifying processes, optimizing investments and improving profitability. |
Nickel Rim South Mine Project
The Nickel Rim South Mine Project was a large scale project to set up a new mine site for the client. This project was started in 2003, and involved all new buildings and underground infrastructure. Buildings included head frames, hoist houses, compressor buildings, storage locations, underground level stations and underground dewatering service. The all-new buildings required electrical services and equipment to make a fully functional mine site. The underground level stations required shaft signaling, dewatering, and electrical services. With many other companies working in and around the Nickel Rim site, there was a great deal of project co-ordination being done to keep all of the design work proceeding smoothly with construction activities.
BESTECH was involved in the design and engineering for all of the electrical systems for the surface buildings. The design included the electrical distribution through transformers and utility panels, MCCs and all of the lighting layouts. Other designs included the design of the PLC cabinets and the associated programming to connect to the various instruments, motors and equipment.
The design work underground was very similar to the surface. All of the initial electrical distribution and equipment was included in the design work. The design included all of the lighting, power distribution, utility panels, PLC cabinets, instrumentation, dewatering pumps and associated PLC programming for control. The shaft signaling system for both the Main shaft and the Vent shaft was designed with all associated bells and pull cord equipment. Recently, the system was designed to be upgraded to a wireless shaft signaling system which transmits and receives signals via a UHF Leaky Feeder system.
Smelter Activated Carbon Injection System
The purpose of this system is to reduce the dioxin levels in the Cottrell Stack. A carbon-filled silo feeds a volumetric/gravimetric feeder which dispenses into an eductor, where a blower distributes the carbon to the furnace off-gas and then the stack. A constant injection is maintained while the feeder fills from the main silo. This system is operated by a Foxboro workstation.
Smaller projects demonstrate BESTECH’s ability to deliver superior engineering services. Understanding the mechanical process, the nuances of the control system, the logistics of repetitive material delivery and unloading by a third party, the challenges encountered by our clients operators and maintenance personal all played an important role in the successful delivery of this project. Once these needs and challenges were fully understood, BESTECH quickly completed the electrical design.
Platform: Allen Bradley PLC, Rockwell RsLogix 5000, Foxboro I/A, Foxboro I/A Series Configuration Component (IACC)
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Our Mining Engineer is a self-starter in the mining team with responsibility for engineering work, contributing to the mining studies.
Our Senior Mining Engineer is a leader in the mining team with responsibility for engineering work, from concepts to the mine closure phase.
The Senior Electrical Power Systems Engineer is responsible for performing engineering design and studies for various electrical distribution and substation projects (from 4kV up to 230kV voltage levels).