Golden Pride Mine Power Station in Tanzania
Power Station Upgrade Case Study
The Golden Pride Mine in Tanzania, owned and operated by Resolute Mining, faced significant challenges with its power station’s reliability and efficiency. USP&E provided a cutting-edge solution by upgrading the plant’s control system with advanced Si-Tec modules, ensuring improved power distribution and operational stability. This project showcases USP&E’s expertise in delivering reliable power infrastructure solutions for African mining operations.
Background
Supporting Reliable Power for Mining Operations in Africa
Golden Pride was a gold mine in Tanzania owned and operated by Resolute Mining out of Perth, Australia. After successfully completing the Syama Gold Mine power station in Mali in 2007 for Resolute, USP&E was asked to help with their other operational mine in Africa as well.
Challenges
Overcoming Reliability Issues in Power Distribution
The power station was an amalgamation of two brands of engines and differing controls, all combined into one plant. Due to the absence of an integrated controls philosophy, the power station was delivering power with tremendous harmonic distortion, creating problems with reliability in the distribution network and downstream in the plant.
Solution
Delivering Advanced Control System Upgrades for Efficiency
USP&E designed and delivered a brand new controls system upgrade to the power station. The new controls system integrated the following primary components: the Si-Tec Xtend CGC module with driver output to suit Heinzmann actuators; the Si-Tec Opal module with engine protection including two temperature and one pressure sensor; and the MPU Expander module.
Outcome / Testimonial
Ensuring Quick and Reliable Solutions for Resolute Mining
“We struggled to find a contractor that was willing to travel to Tanzania to trouble shoot and design a solution. We needed a quick solution and USP&E did a superb job.”