Going Downhill Isn’t So Bad

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TagsDos Santos International, Engineering, engineering and equipment, Equipment

Jul 26

Typically, when things go downhill, it is a bad thing. But when it comes to conveying bulk materials, it can actually be a good thing.

Downhill conveyors are the most efficient equipment at mines and plants when able to take advantage of a downhill landscape. Downhill conveyors can create power by virtue of the downhill force of the bulk material load.

With Sandwich Belt high angle conveyors, we have found that not only can they be an energy source, but they can possibly facilitate energy storage.

An overland conveyor system designed by DSI was able to regenerate power back into the mine’s power grid. This was done by taking advantage of a downhill slope and gravity pull on the bulk material.

This month’s newsletter highlights how going downhill has been advantageous and is a good consideration for your bulk materials handling needs.

The mine originally contracted DSI for a Sandwich Belt high angle conveyor which saved space and created a direct haulage path over the mountain. It also offered free energy – 220 kW – into the mine grid when operating at the design rate. The Sandwich Belt order was cancelled due to geology concerns, so DSI instead developed a net regenerative overland conveyor system that exploited horizontal curves to reduce the number of conveyors flights saving the client money.

DOWNHILL POWER PRODUCTION

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Venezuelan chemical giant, Pequiven developed a phosphate mine in the mountains with a six-flight overland conveyor system to transport the product to their port facilities. The overland system was to be 2.76 kilometers wrong with an elevation drop of 437 meters. They system ran from the mine’s phosphate storage barn to the port.

Read more on how the transport path was easily accomplished with the HAC.

The concept for the DSI Mega Battery was inspired because of the proven capability to generate power with a downhill Sandwich Belt high angle conveyor. Utilizing two, parallel Sandwich Belt conveyors, during times of low power demand, the Sandwich Belt conveyor would elevate heavy steel balls to a higher potential energy state. During high power demand, a lowering unit lowers the heavy steel balls back to grade, generating power back to the grid.

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Typically, when things go downhill, it is a bad thing. But when it comes to conveying bulk materials, it can actually be a good thing.

With Sandwich Belt high angle conveyors, we have found that not only can they be an energy source, but they can possibly facilitate energy storage.

An overland conveyor system designed by DSI was able to regenerate power back into.

This month’s newsletter highlights how going downhill has been advantageous and is a good consideration for your bulk materials handling needs.

CELEBRATING TWENTY-SEVEN YEARS

Dos Santos International celebrates 27years of business on July 7. We recognize the success we’ve had because of our valued customers and representatives. Without your confidence and support, we would not be here bringing innovations for bulk materials handling into the future. We are grateful to you all and look forward to our continued partnerships

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Engineering & Consulting Services

Dos Santos International is renowned for the DSI Sandwich Belt conveyor. But they also offer comprehensive consulting and engineering services.

Their expertise covers materials handling, power plants, steel mills, ports, and terminals.

With licensed engineers skilled at detailed engineering and field assistance, DSI ensures efficient cost-saving solutions tailored to global clients’ needs.

Lunch & Learn – Virtual and In Person

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We are grateful to the many companies that have accepted our invitation to a virtual Lunch and Learn session. It would be our pleasure to provide lunch and offer valuable insights about Dos Santos International. This presents a wonderful opportunity to enrich your team’s knowledge with our over 40 years of experience in materials handling.

Sandwich Shop – Right Price, Right Parts, Every Time

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The Sandwich Shop offers more than just spare parts for Sandwich Belt high angle conveyor users. We provide competitive pricing on spare parts for any conveyor equipment you may have on site. Allow us to manage the pricing and delivery of spare parts for all your conveyor needs!

Would you like to know more?