Supporting Ore Testing at Eliwana Mine’s Process Lab

State: Western Australia
Date: December 2020

The process lab at Eliwana Mine, operated by FL Smidth, plays a vital role in ore testing for Fortescue Metals. Accurate results are essential to maintain efficiency across mining operations, but even minor power disruptions could impact the precision of testing equipment, causing delays and potential financial losses.

Given the remote location of the mine, power stability was a major concern. Without a reliable backup system, the risk of unexpected outages could lead to stalled analysis, compromising the quality and consistency of testing procedures. Fortescue Metals required a dedicated UPS solution that could handle the high-power demands of the lab’s sensitive equipment while ensuring continuous operation under harsh site conditions.

To meet the site’s requirements, PSS supplied an EP60kVA UPS, specifically designed to support the process lab’s critical systems. The installation provided:

• Stable power backup, preventing interruptions to ore testing procedures.
• A high-capacity 60kVA UPS, engineered for demanding lab environments.
• Seamless integration with existing infrastructure for effortless operation.
  

Working closely with Fortescue Metals and FL Smidth, PSS ensured the UPS system was optimised for continuous uptime.

The EP60kVA UPS has safeguarded ore testing operations at Eliwana Mine, preventing power fluctuations from affecting lab accuracy. Fortescue Metals now benefits from:

• Uninterrupted equipment performance.
  
• Reduced risk of testing delays.
  
• Enhanced operational stability.

• Custom power backup tailored for ore testing laboratories.
• Continuous operation of critical testing systems.
• Reliable performance under demanding mining conditions.
  

PSS Distributors provides custom UPS solutions designed for mining operations and industrial applications. Our product catalogue includes the Epower UPS range (10-200 kVA), the Eco range of multi-purpose UPS (600-2200 VA), and the Master UPS range to protect critical equipment.

Let’s discuss how we can keep your operations running without interruption. Get in touch today.