15 September 2023
In a significant move toward operational autonomy, a leading gold mining operation in Senegal has transitioned from traditional bulk liquid oxygen to on-site gas generating technology designed by Oxair Gas Systems. This massive oxygen tonnage plant provides a continuous, self-generated source of 6,000kg of oxygen per day, specifically engineered to meet the extreme environmental demands of West African mining sites. By generating oxygen on-site, the facility eliminates the logistical risks and high carbon footprint associated with long-distance liquid gas transport.
The equipment brings numerous advantages, not least the 6,000kg of oxygen the site needs each day. Oxygen generators are efficient. They offer a continuous flow of gas extracted from the atmosphere and reduce the carbon footprint associated with using liquid oxygen, being transmitted to an off-site facility.
Oxair’s technology is cheap to run and once installed requires minimum maintenance. The generators are robust, can operate in extreme conditions of temperature and pressure as well as being user friendly.
Oxair’s robust valve manifold ensures 99.5% gas purity in extreme African climates.
Like oxygen tonnage plants, nitrogen membranes and PSA nitrogen generators are also an efficient alternative to cylinders for mines. Nitrogen generators are ideal for safely filling truck tyres in remote locations or challenging environments. They can also assist miners to produce nitrogen for other site operations as needed.
David Cheeseman, Chief Engineer at Oxair, says: “Investing in quality equipment is key to achieving both safety and sustainability goals – a fact recognised by many of our mining customers across the world. Senegal is just the latest example of how we are helping to create safe, responsible, efficient and profitable mining conditions on site and we’re delighted to be supporting another African mine with our class-leading technology.”
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Daily Capacity: 6,000kg/day.
Purity Levels: 95% Oxygen.
Technology: Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA).
Environmental Impact: Significant reduction in carbon footprint vs. liquid oxygen transport.
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