The FLANDERS Dragline AC 8050 conversion surpassed the limits of DC 8050 machines, reaching output levels closer to the DC 8200, and continued to bank gains in reduced maintenance costs, increased productivity, and improved energy efficiency that leverages on the electrification and decarbonisation trends to successfully meet operational and ESG goals.
The implementation of the FLANDERS dragline conversion brought about substantial improvements for a coal mine in Queensland operating multiple draglines. By replacing the outdated DC 8050 dragline’s power system with a safer AC power system, the mine experienced noteworthy enhancements in productivity, power efficiency, and energy savings.
As a direct outcome, operating expenses were significantly lowered, culminating in an impressive return on investment of 18 months. The study encompasses a two-year monitoring period and integrates preliminary outcomes from the AC optimisation process and leverages on the electrification and decarbonisation trends to successfully meet operational and ESG goals.
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