Plant Design and Configuration

Introduction  Having looked at the various individual components – crushers and crushing; feeders and screens; washing, dewatering, silt/slimes treatments; and conveyors.

This PDP will assemble those components into a complete plant. This can never be a straightforward process, as any individual plant will be configured to cater for the type of material, market needs, funds available and the individual experiences of those responsible for the design and procurement process.

These, and other issues, will be looked at in more detail as the PDP progresses through the plant design process.

Duration The program is delivered over 1/2 day

Potential Participants   New comers to the industry and those progressing into plant and quarry management to understand the types of equipment they are likely to encounter, as well as how to optimize their use.

CPD Points 3 points

Topics Covered

This PDP is delivered across 41 topics:

  • Plant Concept
  • Mobile Plant
  • Operational Parameters
  • Market Analysis
  • Plant Overview
  • RoQ Grading Analysis
  • Primary Gyratory Directed Feed
  • Primary Gyratory Installation
  • Primary Dump Hopper
  • Plant Phase 1
  • Jaw Configuration
  • Plant Phase 2
  • Primary Discharge
  • Plant Phase 3
  • Surge Pile
  • Surge Pile Tunnel Recovery Feeders
  • Chute Design
  • Tunnel Recovery and Plant Feed Conveyors
  • Plant Phase 4
  • Secondary Crusher
  • Controlling Top Feed Size
  • Optimising Cone Production
  • Cone Crusher Feed and Selections
  • Avoidance of Waste
  • VSI Tertiary Crusher
  • Plant Phase 5
  • Screen Considerations
  • Plant Phase 6
  • Chutes and Transfer Points
  • Bins and Chute Liners
  • Conveyor Considerations
  • Product Storage
  • Environmental
  • Dust Control
  • Dust Suppression
  • Dust Collection
  • Encapsulation and Enclosure
  • Noise Abatement
  • Visual Impact
  • Water Conservation
  • Community