Comprehensive Automation for the Loading of Explosives

Expande is inviting companies to pre-qualify for the Comprehensive Automation for the Loading of Explosives challenge.

Submission Deadline: 14 May 2021
Site: BHP Escondida

Technological solutions are sought to increase the levels of safety and productivity in the loading of explosives from blasting pits, through the automation and / or remoteization of the following process activities:
 
  1. Measurement of well height without requiring people next to the factory truck.
  2. Automatic explosive loading without operator presence on the floor.
  3. Plugging of blasthole without personnel exposed to the operation of the plug.

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