“...MIPAC have conducted themselves with a professionalism & integrity that would suggest the Mufulira Smelter is their asset.” – John Ross, Metallurgical Manager, Smelter & Concentrator, Mopani Copper Mines | read testimonial

Project Overview:

Upgrade of existing copper smelter involving replacement of core smelting technology and installation of associated oxygen plant, acid plant, electric holding furnace & services.

MIPAC Scope:

• Design, specification, configuration and commissioning of full plant wide control system for the upgraded smelter. (ISASMELT™ and Waste Heat Boiler; Oxygen Plant; Sulphuric Acid Plant; Electric Furnace; Materials Handling Area; Services and Utilities)
• Development of plant wide measurement and control standards for the project and upgraded smelter
• Detailed instrumentation design for the ISASMELT plant & Waste Heat Boiler areas
• Electrical design and procurement specification for associated Low Voltage Motor Control Centre
• Client training in control system configuration and maintenance

Technical Highlights:

• Strong focus on simplicity and reliability for maintenance groups
• Transfer of knowledge from multiple technology providers into common control system to provide consistent operations interface
• Fast tracked project with control system on critical path

Results:

• Reduced project costs through economical project implementation by one group with minimised design group interfaces.
• Efficient and cost effective ongoing control system maintenance due to commonality of equipment and consistency of design
• Minimised project risk
• Cohesive approach to instrument design standards, control system design and configuration

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