Sustainable savings in powering Submersible Bore Pumps

Location

Contractor

Project Type

Location

Australia

Project Type

Mining

Main Contractor

Background

Introduction & Project Information

  • Project location: Australia
  • Project type: Mining Applications
  • Delivery date: Oct 2024
  • Loads: 1 x Submersible Borehole Pump
  • Model: Silo M
  • Input current to the Silo: 55 amps
325 tonnes

of carbon emissions saved1 (vs. 1 X 100 kVA generator)

54%

lower OPEX2 (vs. 1 X 100 kVA generator)

30 times

quieter than a generator

70%+

daily battery level

1Assuming a CO2 emission intensity of 2.64 kg per litre.

2Assuming a diesel price of AUD$2.0 per litre.

The Solution

Results

"The startup current of a submersible bore pump motor is 6 times the running current. A diesel generator is typically oversized by a factor of 6 or more to power the submersible pump. All diesel engines must be run above 40% loading to allow for complete fuel combustion, and operation of engine at the correct cylinder temperatures. To address these challenges, an Ampd Silo, an advanced, compact and connected battery energy storage system (ESS), was used to replace a large diesel generator to support a submersible bore pump for mining applications. Without grid access, a 60 kVA Genset was used to recharge the Silo. The battery and generator operate seamlessly, providing consistent, highly efficient power. The generator was programmed to automatically start and stop for charging, allowing the ESS to manage load demand effectively."

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