E.J. O’DONOVAN
& Associates
DAMPIER SALT OVERLAND CONVEYOR
CLIENT Rio Tinto – Dampier Salt
MATERIAL SALT
DESIGN TONNAGE 1200tph/3500tph
LENGTH 5800m in total
INSTALLED POWER 7x315kW
SYSTEM System of three overland conveyors to transport material from a processing plant to a stockpile area, then onto a ship loading system.
SPECIAL FEATURES Multiple very tight compound horizontal/vertical curves allowing the conveyor to be installed on an existing haul road easement without requirement for additional permitting
INVOLVEMENT System Design.      Drive Location and Selection.   
Take-up Performance Requirement.        Static and Dynamic Analysis.
Horizontal Curve Analysis.         Control System Definition. Component Load.