ABB to supply drive systems to mine in Canada
ABBs solutions will help to optimize energy use and equipment reliability at the mine. Located 155 kilometers northwest of Prince George in central British Columbia, the anticipated annual yield from Mount Milligans copper-gold deposit is about 40,000 metric tons of copper and 217,000 ounces of gold.
ABBs unparalleled range of technology and industry solutions, combined with our vast application knowledge and experience, significantly improve productivity and process reliability for our minerals and mining customers, said Veli-Matti Reinikkala, head of ABBs Process Automation division. Our comprehensive drive system offerings and ability to deliver world-class solutions were decisive factors in this important contract win.
ABBs scope of supply for this project includes a complete 22 megawatt (MW) gearless mill drive (GMD) system for a 40 semiautogenous (SAG) mill, consisting of motor, transformers, and E-house. ABBs delivery also includes two units of dual pinion mill drive systems for 26 ball mills, each powered by 6.5MW. The ACS6000 dual pinion mill drive systems include synchronmachines, transformers and E-house.
Both the SAG mill as well as the ball mills will be powered by variable speed mill drives; this solution offers the customer exceptional performance and flexibility during the production process.
Deliveries are scheduled to be concluded by the end of 2011; installation and start-up of the project are scheduled for 2012.
ABBs Process Automation division delivers integrated solutions for control, plant optimization, and industry-specific application knowledge and services to help process industry customers worldwide meet their critical business needs in the areas of operational profitability, capital productivity, risk management and global responsibility. These industries include oil and gas, power, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, pulp and paper, metals, minerals, marine and turbocharging.
ABB is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve their performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs more than 120,000 people.

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