Project Overview:
The Mufulira Mine has been in operation since 1933 & has produced approximately 20 billion pounds of copper. The smelter is being rebuilt & will have an installed capacity of 650,000 tonnes. 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
Project 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
- 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
- Cohesive approach to instrument design standards, control system design and configuration
