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Transfer Chute Upgrade

  • Client: Fortescue
  • Location: Pilbara, Western Australia
  • Date: 2018 - 2019

Project Scope

EMtek was proud to partner with Fortescue on the Transfer Chute Upgrade project scope through the following deliverables.

  • Re-design of an adjustable deflector plate with tapered outlet to control the flow of material into the lower chute.
  • Rotatable lower chute, improving mass flow and reducing the sensitivity to variables, which cause belt tracking issues.
  • Increased belt life by providing greater protection from direct rock impact and reducing belt shear.
  • Mid chute fixed and supported from above.
  • Refinement of existing geometry.
  • Permanent access platform around lower chute section.
  • Lower chute with trolley loading system for maintenance.
  • Spillage catchment under transfer chute.
  • Spillage catchment under Conveyor with launder to ground bunker.
  • Updates to guards at Conveyor transfer station.

Major Work Inclusions

  • Design report for DEM modelling.
  • Site visit for SOW development.
  • Installation SOW.
  • Navisworks models for chutes and arrangements.
  • GA drawings of chutes.
  • Shop detail drawings sufficient for fabrication.
  • Modular rotatable chute replacement system for lower chute arrangement.
  • Access platform shop detail drawings.
  • Impact Idler upgrades.
  • Spillage/Falling object protection including GA drawings, lifting arrangements and demolition/install drawings.