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:
- Measurement of well height without requiring people next to the factory truck.
- Automatic explosive loading without operator presence on the floor.
- Plugging of blasthole without personnel exposed to the operation of the plug.