Questions fréquemment posées

Minetek’s underground ventilation technology provides numerous economic, operational, and safety benefits. These include reduced power consumption, increased profitability, and enhanced reliability for underground mining operations.

Minetek’s fan technology is engineered specifically for the mining industry. It features a robust steel fabricated impeller capable of operating at high pressures and in harsh environments. The Raptor & Crusher Fan Series offers a broad operating range, reduced power consumption costs by up to 50%, and improved ventilation efficiency compared to traditional larger fans, with applications including both air intake supply and exhaust. 

Minetek’s POD (Performance on Demand) system is an advanced mine air control solution that allows operators to precisely manage and control the airflow and pressure within the mine. By automatically adjusting to the mine’s changing conditions, this system ensures optimal ventilation efficiency, energy savings, and enhanced safety.

The POD system improves mine air control by providing real-time monitoring and adjustment of air pressure and flow. This results in more efficient use of ventilation resources, reduced energy consumption, and improved overall mine safety. The system is designed to adapt to the dynamic environment of underground mines, ensuring consistent and reliable ventilation performance.

Minetek fans can be used in a variety of applications, including:
– Primary Fans
– Booster / Intake Fans
– Development Fans
– Multiple Heading Ventilation
– Secondary / Auxiliary Fans
– Bulkhead
– Long Duct Runs
– Tunnel Fans

Minetek ensures reliability through world-class engineering, breakthrough technology, and intensive research and development. Our solutions are designed to withstand the harshest environments while maintaining high performance and longevity.

Yes, Minetek’s compact units are designed for quick and easy re-deployment to other locations as mine workings evolve, offering flexibility and adaptability to changing operational needs.

Minetek’s fans have been proven to reduce power consumption costs by up to 50%, contributing to more efficient and cost-effective underground mining operations.

Minetek has a well-established network of operations globally, enabling us to provide comprehensive site services and support to our clients, ensuring they achieve safe, reliable, and profitable operations.

Minetek aims to create the most sophisticated innovation and technology for mining solutions through world-class engineering, breakthrough technology, and intensive research and development. Our goal is to deliver significant economic, operational, and safety benefits to the mining industry.

Minetek’s extensive experience in mining enables operators to achieve safe, reliable operations while delivering guaranteed reductions in power consumption and increased profitability. Our expertise ensures that we provide tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of each operation. Nous contacter.

Le Minetek Evaporator is uniquely designed to be able to process a vast range of varying water qualities. We currently have units operating around the world that are evaporating water with a broad range of pH levels, acid water, caustic water, water with high Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and water with high Total Suspended Solids (TSS).

Minetek Evaporator nozzles are specifically designed to process solids in a wide range of diameters. This unique design is a critical factor in longevity, durability, and, ultimately, the performance of the units.

For very high TDS brines, it may be required to periodically run a freshwater flush to prevent blockages within the system. This flushing can be achieved manually or automatically. We also can install our Full Stainless Steel Filter System on the inlet of the suction pipe to eliminate any solids from entering the Evaporator.

Minetek has evaporators operating in all climates globally including in a very diverse range of operating conditions including highly humid and tropical climates, cold, seasonal northern climates, and arid/desert climates.

Minetek units can be customised to suit water all types of water qualities and the most challenging conditions. A wide selection of materials are used in construction to ensure they are fit for purpose and built to last.

Minetek’s Environmental Management System (EMS) stops and starts the evaporation system based on parameters set by the client including weather conditions such as rainfall, temperature, wind speed & direction.

The weather station can be operated remotely from a computer. The station can be set to monitor humidity, rain, wind speed, drift radius, wind direction and to set time periods of operation.  

There is typically no governmental precedent regulating the application of this technology. We are essentially taking a naturally occurring process and mechanically enhancing it through the use of the evaporator fans. Minetek is able to assist our clients through this process if required.

Yes. Options available can take into account voltage requirements, materials of construction options such as hot dipped galvanised steel, stainless steel and specialised epoxy coatings, fixed or adjustable vertical and horizontal discharge angles, maintenance safety platforms with handrails (fixed units only), acoustic sound reduction package and automated weather control system

Yes. Minetek offers a total turnkey package solution for customers who prefer to have the entire project designed, engineered, and managed from start to finish. This includes an initial site assessment through to a fully energised and automated evaporation system. Minetek is also able to provide commissioning and training. 

If excess water is an issue or if the pits or underground workings, storage or tailings dams are full of water and are impeding the operation to start up again, Minetek offers a solution through water evaporation. The system can be mobilised quickly and expanded as required.

Excess water is managed in the same way as recommissioning of closed mines, though closed mines include de-watering and controlling the levels in redundant voids or pits. Applications of Minetek evaporation systems also includes de-watering tailings dams in preparation for capping and closure, and acid mine drainage solutions. Minetek evaporators can also be quickly mobilised to responf to significant weather events to reduce the risk of overflow. The units can be mobilised and started quickly to draw down dam, pond or pit water levels. 

Yes. Minetek offers a solution that removes the need to discharge water into the environment, prorecting local rivers, creeks and streams. If water is evaporated at the source the risk of outside environmental contamination is eliminated. Addressing the problem at the source lowers the risk of pollution to the waterways and ecosystems.

Sound attenuation refers to reducing unwanted noise levels. Minetek Sound enables the world’s quietest mining equipment and machinery, reducing noise levels by up to 50%. Our solutions are designed to minimise the weight of components without compromising machine integrity, airflow, and maintenance access.

Reducing noise levels in mining operations helps to minimise potentially harmful safety impacts on operators, ensuring a safer working environment. It also helps mining operations meet regulatory and community noise expectations, enhancing compliance and community relations. In a time where social licence to operate is critical for mines who border local townships, sound attenuation provides an effective method of ensuring community expectations are met.

Minetek’s sound attenuation solutions can be used in various applications, including both mobile and fixed assets such as haul trucks, excavators, dozers, blast hole drill rigs, graders, loaders, water trucks, generators and acoustic enclosures. Minetek has the experience to provide sound management solutions across a range of industries and verticals.

Minetek a développé des ensembles sonores éprouvés pour plus de 90 modèles OEM différents, avec plus de 1 500 machines minières équipées d'ensembles sonores Minetek. Parmi les OEM, citons : Liebherr, Komatsu, Caterpillar, Hitachi, Terex, Sandvik, LeTourneau, Epiroc et NHL.

Minetek propose une gamme complète de services d'analyse du bruit, notamment

• Essais de conformité à la norme ISO 6393/6395
• Test d'intensité sonore
• Contrôle de la flotte mobile
• Test d'exposition au bruit des opérateurs

Minetek travaille en étroite collaboration avec ses clients pour développer des solutions d'atténuation pratiques et réalisables pour la société minière. Notre expérience approfondie en matière d'audits et de tests solides, combinée à une approche consultative, permet de s'assurer que les opérations et les machines sont conformes aux obligations réglementaires et communautaires.

Oui, Minetek stocke une large gamme de pièces de rechange et d'accessoires pour s'assurer que les opérations peuvent rapidement répondre aux défaillances et aux pannes, réduisant ainsi les temps d'arrêt potentiels et coûteux. L'accès à un stock dédié de pièces de rechange garantit la continuité des opérations et de la productivité.

Minetek manufactures industrial exhausts for mining machinery and all leading OEMs. Our Stealth Mufflers are designed with sound reduction properties that vary with the machine’s acoustic frequency. Minetek exhausts can target specific frequencies, including balance and noise-canceling configurations, and incorporate substantial heat reduction capability.

Le maintien du flux d'air OEM est un principe d'ingénierie primordial chez Minetek. Nos composants d'insonorisation sont conçus pour réduire le bruit global de la machine sans compromettre le flux d'air essentiel au fonctionnement et à la performance de la machine.

L'approche de Minetek en matière d'atténuation sonore est unique grâce à nos solutions techniques innovantes, à notre expérience approfondie du domaine et à notre engagement en faveur d'une approche consultative. Nous fournissons des solutions sur mesure qui répondent aux attentes réglementaires et communautaires en matière de bruit, tout en garantissant l'intégrité et la performance des machines minières.