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What is the Role of Diesel Generators in Mining?

Diesel generators are critical to the success and growth of the mining and resources industry, whether you’re mining coal, gas, diamonds, gold or oil. In Australia, these generators are used for mine cooling and supplying power to mining equipment and supply 41% of the industry’s total energy needs, which is around 500 petajoules per year. 
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The Need for Reliable, Scalable Power in the Mining Industry 

 As you can see, the mining industry as a whole consumes a massive amount of energy each year, around 10% of the total amount of energy used in the entire country. But how does this break down per sector? 
  • Coal – Average of 50.5kWh/tonne 
  • Minerals – Average of 10.7kWh/tonne 
  • Metals – Average of 54.5kWh/tonne 
  • Gold – Average of 210 kWh/tonne 
Mines are often located in very remote areas where access to the grid is limited if not totally impossible to achieve, in environments as diverse and extreme as the ocean or the desert. Even in temperate, habitable climates, the process of mining deep into the earth requires specialized, high-quality mining equipment and mine cooling systems to ensure the safety and health of mine employees, as well as reducing risk of equipment repairs, maintenance, and replacement. 

 As one of the five pillars of the Australian economy, bringing in around 8% to the GDP, it’s essential that mines and mining organizations have access to powerful, durable and scalable diesel generators. 

 Why the Mining Industry Uses Diesel Generators 

 While renewable energy is becoming more popular in mining operations, diesel generators are still the preferred choice for critical mining equipment, including mine cooling systems. This is because diesel is readily available throughout Australia and the world, it’s a relatively low fire hazard if stored correctly, and diesel generators can handle the power needs of the industry and the tough environment with minimal maintenance and repairs. 

 Backup diesel generators are also used in almost every mining operation to ensure safety and mine cooling systems stay online if the prime generator has to go offline, so these power generators create several lines of operational safety and efficiency to ensure no power disruptions occur. 

 World-class Power Solutions for the Mining Industry 

 Energy Power Systems Australia is an authorized CAT engine partner working closely with the mining industry in Australia, the Solomon Islands, and Papua New Guinea for over 25 years to provide robust, state-of-the-art power solutions customized to industry needs. In addition to supplying diesel generators and related mining equipment, we also perform feasibility studies and offer project design, project management, installation, commissioning and maintenance solutions. 

 For more information on how we can assist you, please contact us today.
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