Evaluation of Implementation Trefimet High-Tech Thermal Lances on Tapping Process at BHP Olympic Dam Operation
摘要
In the last quarter of 2023, several tappingTapping tests were performed at BHP CopperCopper SA Olympic DamOlympic Dam Electric Slag Cleaning furnaceSlag Cleaning Furnace using Trefimet thermal lancesThermal lance. Data collection from the tappingTapping tests allowed for a technical statistical study regarding performancePerformance, Tap holes wear profiles and economic analysisAnalysis. Subsequent analysisAnalysis accounts for the quantification of the economic and safetySafety impact generated by the use of Trefimet thermal lancesThermal lance and the overall contribution to the tappingTapping operationOperation. Results from wear profiling, economic impact and safetySafety improvements are reported here.