Project Background
A Russian iron ore producer required a complete bulk materials handling system to transport crushed ore from the primary crusher to the processing plant, including automated stacking, blending and reclaiming at a central stockyard.
System Design
WSHT engineered and supplied the following integrated system:
- 12 km of belt conveyors (B1000-B1600) with capacities from 800 to 2,000 TPH
- Tripper car with 3-position discharge for blending flexibility
- Stacking conveyor with 40 m radius circular stockyard (capacity 250,000 t)
- Bucket wheel reclaimer (1,200 TPH) with slewing and luffing mechanism
- Central PLC control with full stockyard management software
Cold-Climate Engineering
All conveyors enclosed in galvanized galleries with thermal insulation. Cold-resistant conveyor belts (-50°C rated), heated drive pulleys, anti-icing idlers and a complete shelter for all transfer points.
Installation & Commissioning
WSHT installation team of 110 personnel completed the project in 9 months, despite a 5-month winter season. The system was successfully commissioned in stages over 8 weeks.
Performance & Results
System running at 2,050 TPH (2.5% above design). Stockyard software enables precise blending to deliver consistent Fe grade (62.5% ± 0.5%) to the processing plant, with significant downstream processing cost savings.