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Integrating various energy saving initiatives on compressed air systems of typical South African gold mines
(North-West University, 2011)
Electrical energy is commonly used in households and in industry - demand continues to rise due to economic and population growth. This requires that energy suppliers must increase their supply capacity. The result is that ...
Sustained energy performance on compressed air systems for expanding gold mines
(2013)
The energy provider in South Africa, Eskom, faces an increasing electricity demand. The need to ensure sufficient supply gave rise to Demand Side Management (DSM) projects scheme. The DSM focus has shifted to the mining ...
Utilising automated control principles to reduce compressor operating costs on mines with limited infrastructure
(North-West University (South Africa)., 2023)
The mining industry faces severe challenges with increasing operating costs at above-inflation rates, particularly the cost of electricity. Compressed air systems are extensively used on mines, making up roughly 20% of the ...