Project Highlights:
- BHP requested Access Petrotec (AP) to conduct an early design and engineering study and subsequently the detailed engineering for a proposed mine dewatering Pump Station as part of the development project for the underground (UG) B11 mining area at Leinster.
- Manufacturing Documentation (MDR) in compliance with BHP standards and specification
Project Description:
Due to the mining developments happening to start in the B11 area, De-watering of the B11 mining area is required to ensure that water ingress should not impact the development and production activities.
Project Deliverables:
1 Detail design & engineering of UG Pump Station
- Developed schematics for different options for Pump House Layout
- Design and selection of new Dewatering Pumps and piping system
- Pressure drop calculation in the proposed new piping and existing piping system
- Design of Concrete Flooring and Pump Footings
- Design of Monorail System
- Design of Piping System and Supports
- Compliance with BHP Underground Standards and Specifications
Project Information
- Categories: Facility Engineering and Design
- Client: BHP Kambalda Nickel
- Type: Fire Hydrant Upgrade
- Completed date: July 2023
- Location: Kambalda, WA
