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INSTALL PED SYSTEM FOR REMOTE BLASTING
MINE: DAVID BELL
OWNER: TECK-CORONA
TYPE: GOLD
LOCATION: MARATHON, ONTARIO, CANADA
BACKGROUND
David Bell wanted to upgrade their blast initiation system. Several options were assessed before BlastPED was chosen. Their choice was based on successfully trialling the System, and the fact that BlastPED is the only remote, “radio” based, blasting system in use at other mines. The PED Version was decided upon as it was assessed as being more cost effective, and reliable, in providing signal to all parts of the mine. Additionally, the PED Transmission can be used for personal paging, which added further benefits to the installation.
COMPOSITION
Transmission System with a 1.5km (5,000ft) surface antenna. 5 BlastPED Receiver/Exploders 22 BeltPED Personal Receivers 3 AutoPED Vehicle Receivers
DESCRIPTION
A surface antenna of 1.5 kilometers (5,000ft) in length provides coverage to the whole underground development, being down to a depth of 1,000 metres. The transmitter is located in a surface office near the PED PC.
JUSTIFICATION
David Bell justified the PED installation for the improvements that it will give to their blasting system by eliminating the need for an extensive network of mains firing cable. Also, the use of PED for general mine communications was identified as adding significant safety and cost benefits.