09 June 2008
Newmont Mining Corporation, owner of Minera Yanacocha, had signed the contract for the goldmine expansion project with ABB in early 2006. The order comprised a complete GMD system including harmonic filters. Each GMD system includes transformers, ring motors and a complete E-house. With a GMD acting as a variable speed drive, mills start smoothly, without any mechanical stress. GMDs provide maximum control over the grinding process and allow for adjustments, meeting customer requirements for process efficiency and flexibility. When compared with conventional geared drive systems, gearless mill drive systems offer numerous advantages, as they provide improved energy efficiency, superior reliability, increased process availability, and an extended life span. GMDs also provide frozen charge protection and positioning in creeping and inching mode without additional motor and controlled roll-back. Kim Hackney, Project Director at Newmont Yanacocha said: “The mill achieved commercial production with 70% availability, throughput and gold production within the first month. This is fantastic and we are confident that ABB will make sure our GMD at Yanacocha continues to deliver the best performance and be top of the line over its life span.”
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