Browsing by Subject "Deep level gold mine"
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Converting an ice storage facility to a chilled water system for energy efficiency on a deep level gold mine
(2015)The South African gold mining sector consumes 47% of the mining industry’s electricity. On a deep level gold mine, 20% of the energy is consumed by the refrigeration system. The refrigeration system cools 67 ˚C virgin rock ... -
Improving efficiency of a mine compressed air system
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)Eskom supplies electricity to South Africa, which experienced a capacity margin shortfall. Energy savings companies (ESCOs) implement demand side management (DSM) initiatives to reduce the power strain on the electricity ...