Robotic Boom Up-Hole Emulsion Charging Unit (ECU)

Updated: October 28, 2024

Product Description

The Emulsion Charging Unit (ECU) is BME’s mechanised charging system developed to be used with BME’s Innovex UG emulsion range. These units are typically fitted with two patented mobile pumps, ensuring safe charging and reduced maintenance down- times. BME makes use of a bespoke design to ensure each ECU is perfectly fit for the required underground mining application.

Primary Benefits

  • Remote-operated.
  • Fitted with BME’s Hose Pusher for controlled hose traction during charge-up.
  • Robust design and build.
  • Corrosion-resistant tanks for improved operational life.
  • Dual MP2 Pumping Configuration.
  • ECU tanks and frame have a bespoke design to fit with the client-preferred underground carrier vehicle.
  • Emulsion tank is designed to ensure effective emulsion flow to
    minimise waste.
  • Integrated peripheral, safety and pumping control system tailored for underground production operations.
  • Clients can make data-driven production decisions.

Pump Safety

  • Intrinsically safe pump technology.
  • Safe in instances of dry-running..
  • Safe in instances of dead-heading.
  • Pressure bursting disk.
  • Fail-safe control system.
  • Charging lance flushing system.

Features

Pump Safety Features:

  • Intrinsically Safe Pump Technology.
    • Safe in instances of Dry-running.
    • Safe in instances of Dead Heading.
  • Pressure Bursting Disc.
  • Failsafe Control System.
  • Emulsion High-pressure Trips.

Product Specifications

Pre-set Emulsion to gassing ratio, optimised for BME’s Innovex UG Emulsions

Emulsion Tank Capacity Minimum 2500 kg.
Sensitizer Tank Capacity Dependent on Emulsion Capacity.
Water Tank Capacity Dependent on Emulsion Capacity.
Pumping Rate
  • 45 kg/min (Single Pump).
  • 85 kg/min (Dual Pump).
Drive System Hydraulic.

 

Optional levels of ECU integrated technology:
Entry Level For production environments where minimal operational complexity is required and where digital charging data reporting and analytics are not required.
Intermediate For production environments where operational complexity can be accommodated and production decisions are data-driven.
Advanced Technologically advanced production environments where data-driven decisions are the cornerstone of mining enhancement.

 

Technical Properties

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Standard

Entry Level Control System

••

Intermediate Control System

•••

Advanced Control System

x

On Request

 

ECU Use

Description Emulsion Charging Unit Types
Lateral
ECU
Up-Hole
ECU
Combination
ECU
Secondary
Breaker
Development
Up-Hole
Down-Hole
Secondary
Breaking
Dual Density x x

 

Tanks

Description Emulsion Charging Unit Types
Lateral
ECU
Up-Hole
ECU
Combination
ECU
Secondary
Breaker
Emulsion Tank
Gassing Tank
Flushing Tank
Lubrication Tank x x

 

Pumping

Description Emulsion Charging Unit Types
Lateral
ECU
Up-Hole
ECU
Combination
ECU
Secondary
Breaker
M2M Pump
Dual Pumping
Independent/Combined Pumping x x x

 

ECU Accessories

Description Emulsion Charging Unit Types
Lateral
ECU
Up-Hole
ECU
Combination
ECU
Secondary
Breaker
BME Boom 5 m x
BME Boom 7 m x
Hose Pusher
Hose Reel
Hose Reel Cage x x
Up-Hole Snorkel x
Up-Hole
Snorkel Slew
x
Robotic Injector Unit
Integration with 3rd Party Boom and/or Basket x x
Basic Remote
Control Functionality
x
Robotic Arm Remote Functionality
Integration with
SBU Remote
x

 

Control System Displays

Description Emulsion Charging Unit Types
Lateral
ECU
Up-Hole
ECU
Combination
ECU
Secondary
Breaker
4” Display Screen
7” Display Screen •• • / •• • / •• ••
12.1” Touch Screen ••• ••• ••• •••

 

Control System Monitoring

Description Emulsion Charging Unit Types
Lateral
ECU
Up-Hole
ECU
Combination
ECU
Secondary
Breaker
Hydraulic Pressure
Hydraulic Temperature
Emulsion Pressure
Emulsion NRV Condition •• / ••• •• / ••• •• / ••• •• / •••
Tank Low-Level
Warning (Only)
•• / ••• •• / ••• •• / ••• •• / •••
Hose Protection •• / ••• •• / •••
Tank Flushing Mode ••• ••• ••• •••
Active Tank Levels ••• ••• ••• •••
Gassing System •• / ••• •• / ••• •• / ••• •• / •••
Lubrication System ••• ••• ••• •••
High/Low Density
Selection
••• •••

 

System Data Logging

Description Emulsion Charging Unit Types
Lateral
ECU
Up-Hole
ECU
Combination
ECU
Secondary
Breaker
Hole Selection Log
Ring/Face Selection Log
Emulsion Pumped
per Hole
Emulsion pumped
per Ring/Face
Emulsion Pumped Per Shift
MP2 Pump Run Times
System Flushing Log ••• ••• ••• •••
Emulsion Pressures
Hydraulic Pressures
Lubrication System Log ••• ••• ••• •••
Gassing System Log •• / ••• •• / ••• •• / ••• •• / •••
System Troubleshooting Log •• / ••• •• / ••• •• / ••• •• / •••
Tank Levels Log ••• ••• ••• •••
System Calibration Log •• / ••• •• / ••• •• / ••• •• / •••
Applicable System
Warnings and Trips Log
Hose Depth Log
Multi-Piming Log
Dual Density
Selection Log
••• •••

 

Data Log Communication

Description Emulsion Charging Unit Types
Lateral
ECU
Up-Hole
ECU
Combination
ECU
Secondary
Breaker
USB Download
Tablet Integration ••• ••• ••• •••
Live Dashboard Reporting* ••• ••• ••• •••
* Please note: Live Dashboard reporting requires a stable Wi-Fi connection to ensure communication with the server. Therefore, Live Dashboard Reporting will only be integrated at mines where an existing full-functioning Wi-Fi infrastructure is installed.

 

Guidelines For Use

BME’s remote-operated Robotic Boom up-hole charging unit uses up-hole blasting practices for emulsion transfer into vertically drilled holes, commonly known as rings.

Safe Use

  • Never fight explosive fires.
  • Refer to Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for first aid information.
  • All explosives must be transported and stored in accordance to relevant regulations.
  • All explosives are classified as dangerous goods and may cause damage to property, personal harm, or death, if not used correctly.
  • Always keep products away from sources of heat, sparks, flame or hot surfaces and avoid mixing with combustibles or incompatible materials.

 

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