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DIGGING DEEP: UNCOVERING AIR COMPRESSION LEAKS IN MINING OPERATIONS
CHALLENGE
The mining industry, responsible for extracting metals and ores for everyday products and equipment, necessitates efficient and reliable machinery to ensure streamlined processes and enhanced safety. A critical component in mining operations is air compressors, which power various drilling methods, provide ventilation, and operate a multitude of tools in both underground and open pit mines. However, compressed air systems often face challenges, such as leaks that lead to increased energy costs and reduced equipment efficiency, affecting overall productivity and safety.
SOLUTION
To address these challenges and improve mining operations, companies can adopt advanced technology for condition monitoring. One such solution is the FLIR Si acoustic imaging camera, specifically designed to discover compressed air leaks as well as partial discharge (PD) such as corona and arcing in medium and high voltage electrical systems.
Built with 124 microphones, the FLIR Si can even detect and pinpoint minute leaks at long distances-even in areas with noisy machinery-making it ideal for the harsh environments of mining operations. The FLIR Si’s sensitive microphones are also advantageous when inspecting high voltage systems, which require a safe distance from the energised equipment.
The acoustic camera works by producing a precise acoustic "hot spot" that is superimposed in real time on top of a digital camera picture, which allows you to accurately pinpoint the source of the sound.
Valves in a compressed air distribution station for a mining operation
The FLIR Si comes equipped with the FLIR Acoustic Camera Viewer web-based reporting software. This smart tool automatically saves image to the cloud after they’re captured and provides users with valuable insights, such as the waveform and energy costs of compressed air leaks and the classification, severity assessment, and recommended corrective actions for partial discharges. Furthermore, users benefit from 8 GB of storage and effortless wireless data transfer, streamlining the process of sharing images and data.
The powerful ultrasonic air leak detector is also compatible with FLIR Thermal Studio Suite desktop software, which offers an added advantage by integrating thermal and acoustic imaging in a single report. This dual functionality enhances maintenance decision-making while eliminating the need to learn multiple software platforms.
The FLIR Si detecting a compressed air leak
RESULTS
By deploying the FLIR Si acoustic imaging camera, mines can locate pressurised leaks in compressed air systems up to 10 times faster than point scanning methods, enhancing productivity.
The FLIR Si acoustic imaging camera can help ensure a consistent and uninterrupted energy supply vital for mining extraction and production. The FLIR Si can also help save mining operations money. To estimate the potential energy a plant could save from detecting and repairing air leaks, in relation to the cost of the camera itself, the Si-LD ROI Calculator can be used.
Requiring minimal training, the FLIR Si can be easily incorporated into the maintenance cycle of mining facilities.
The camera can help ensure a consistent and uninterrupted energy supply vital for mining extraction and production.
Overall, this technology can help ensure a consistent and uninterrupted energy supply vital for mining extraction and production.
FLIR Si Acoustic Imaging Camera
FLIR Thermal Studio Suite with the Si-Series Plugin
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