Fuel overflow protection
1st Quarter 2014
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Overfilling, spillage and tank ruptures are a persistent challenge in the mining sector, where large, fast-fill fuelling systems pump diesel at up to 1000 l/min. An ineffective overflow protection solution can equate to more than 16 litres of diesel being spilled per second, resulting in considerable environmental damage and high costs related to wastage and downtime.
The Hydrau-Flo fuel filling valve system offers a solution. It is manufactured by Australian-based mineral process equipment manufacturer, Weir and environmental management expert, Procon Environment Technologies is the authorised local distributor of the range. According to Procon managing director Andy Miller, a single mining operation could save between one and five million rand a year by installing the Hydrau-Flo range, thanks to its proven zero-spillage capabilities. “Hydrau-Flo features advanced zero-spillage technology, which substantially minimises safety and environmental hazards associated with fuel transfer,” he says.
“The product has gained unprecedented popularity in Australia as a result of its zero-spillage capabilities. This is clearly evident in the fact that 80% of all heavy mining equipment in Australia is now fitted with Hydrau-Flo,” he adds.
The first installed Hydrau-Flo system in South Africa is currently being used at a coal mine in Mpumalanga. Procon was able to install the systems on all the relevant mining equipment within an hour and since officially adopting Hydrau-Flo, spillage has been entirely eliminated.
For more information contact Andy Miller, Procon Environmental Technologies, +27 (0)12 674 9030, [email protected], www.pro-enviro.co.za
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