Mining Magazine December 2014 | Page 19

Battery-Powered Technology of the Future
• 35C-WH-AC Battery-Powered Scoop with Variable Frequency Drive
• 35C-LV-AC Battery-Powered Low Vein Scoop with Variable Frequency Drive
• 35C-WHPDT Diesel Multipurpose Vehicle with Fifth Wheel Attachment
• 35C-WHPD Permissible Diesel-Powered Scoop
• 36S-AC Battery-Powered Shield Hauler with Variable Frequency Drive
• Slide-In Permissible Maintenance Center
• 35C-WHL-MV Permissible Maintenance Vehicle
Looking ahead to the future The future of mining doesn ’ t stop with just innovative equipment . According to the company ’ s website , GE ’ s Mining division is also working with customers to provide tailored solutions that help reduce costs and enhance operational efficiencies . These include :
• Remote Distributed Power : Shifting to LNG to reduce operational expenditures .
• Electrolyte Cogeneration : Working to provide more energy efficiency by using heat to reduce energy intensity in heating electrolytes .
• Capital Expenditure to Operational
Expenditure : Assisting companies in paying leases and provide cost-savings through energy efficient equipment , providing safer , faster revenue generation .
• Potash Mining : Utilizing water reverse osmosis to increase energy efficiency .
• Concentrate Drying : Replacing inefficient fossil fuels systems by using gas turbines to dry copper .
• Mine Electrification : Using RailConnect 360 as a single point of contact , this will allow for more energy efficient equipment as well as increased cost and time savings .
• Tailings to Energy : Producing energy through tailings waste . General Electric is also working on two new additions to its equipment
Fairchild 35C-WH
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