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Title

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with the

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107

HEALTH AND SAFETY – AIRLY

Title

Centennial Airly Coal QDS Hydraulic Dissipation Device

Identified Problem:

What, who identified the problem, how the problem was assessed, what was the identified risk

associated with the problem.

Grahame Collins identified potential personnel hydraulic fluid hazard and quick coupling

component damage with conventional QDS quick coupling systems

This is due to the ability to have stored hydraulic pressure trapped in the QDS and operating

machine circuit due to the hydraulic circuit being restricted.

Solution

What, how the solution came about, how the solution mitigated the risk.

The solution was to insist via Airly purchasing standards that OEMs include in their design

pressure dissipation devices on the supply of QDS attachments.

How the solution goes beyond compliance:

This coupled with site specific DMS CT10 LHDs Airly have dissipation device on both sides of the

QDS quick connect attachments.

This standard of operator protection is not an industry standard.

How the solution is integrated into the business?

That is, demonstrated continuity of the solution at the site ‐ over a number of years) and

independent (that is, the solution is beyond just one person driving the outcome ‐ it is truly

integrated into how the site operates).

By Airly insisting compliance by OEMs to Airly purchasing standards, OEM’s have been forced to

develop system of dissipation for each type attachment they have supplied. Some OEMs have

taken these design changes and made them standard features for their products.

This has in effect raised the standards for supply of QDS equipment across our industry.

Benefit

Benefit of the solution to Centennial ‐ how could other sites (or industry) benefit from the

solution, has it been adopted elsewhere?

108

This system provides a greater level of safety for all operators and lessens equipment damage

when it comes to connecting and disconnecting QDS attachments.

This system has been identified as best practice during recent Centennial audits and lessons the

likelihood of reportable incidences to the mining inspectorate.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY – ANGUS PLACE

Title

Baldwin & Francis Variable Speed Drive (VSD) unit Positioning plate

Identified Problem:



B&F VSD drive unit weighs about 60kg and has to be lined up within two slides, whilst holding

the weight of the drive. This process can be very awkward and puts a lot of strain on the lower

back as the positioning of the drive makes it hard to use proper lifting techniques. Cables must

also be connected to the drive at this stage making the process even more difficult.

Solution


The platform eliminates the need to line up the drive whilst holding the weight, and allows you

to use proper lifting techniques to lift it onto the plate. It is then just a matter of sliding the drive

into place and connecting the cables.


Using this platform makes the process of changing/fault finding the drives a lot safer for the

men working on it and a lot easier and quicker, thus minimising injury and downtime at the

worksite.





With a total of 9 B&F drives at the colliery this unit has the potential to be integrated into the

business by making it a standard piece of equipment. Multiple units can be produced and placed

at each belt starter. Standard Work Procedures (SWP’s) can be produced outlining the process

including the correct use of the plate.

The use of this unit is in the best interest of every worker, as the solution has come about from

the thoughts of anyone who has attempted this task.

Benefit

Bene

solut

The

of in

dow

equi

efit of the s

tion, has it be

positioning p

njury to wo

wntime. I be

pment.

solution to C

een adopted

plate greatly

orkers, which

elieve this u

Centennial ‐

d elsewhere?

y improves th

h has alway

unit can be

how could

he process o

ys been a g

of great b

other sites

of changing t

goal of Cent

enefit for o

(or industry)

the B&F driv

tennial as w

other sites

) benefit fro

es by reduci

well as mini

utilising the

11

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ng risk

imising

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114

HEALTH AND SAFETY – CLARENCE

Title

Harness for crossing the Lithgow No.2 Dam wall.

Identified Problem



Risk assessment team in RA‐2152

Risk of injury from accessing Lithgow No.2 dam, survey pin and seepage monitoring

installation and ongoing access

Inability to install Australian Standard compliant guard/railing. The dam wall is greater

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The installed infrastructure had to be appropriate for the task without encouraging

misuse by the public in a publicly accessible place.

Solution


Unable to eliminate/substitute the risk so the risk assessment team reviewed ways of mitigating

the consequences of injury to personnel that would result from a fall from the dam wall.


The problem and solution were identified in a risk assessment initiated and conducted

by Clarence Colliery

The risk assessment team reviewed the need for the installation of anchor points on the

wall that met the requirements of AS 1657‐1992.





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HEALTH AND SAFETY – MANDALONG

Title

Reliable Sealed Area Monitoring at Mandalong

Identified Problem



Waste areas are sealed off and inertised with methane to achieve a fuel rich inert state. This is

done to ensure an inert atmosphere that is not flammable/explosive and will not support

spontaneous combustion.

Major disasters such as Sago have highlighted the criticality of sealed area management, and

this in turn has driven increased focus and regulation with respect to the requirement to

withdraw people where explosive atmospheres are detected

Unfortunately no seal is 100% airtight, and changes in pressure due to barometric pressure

variations or ventilation changes can cause seals to “breathe” which in turn can cause diluted

samples in the fringe area around the seals where sampling is typically taken from. This dilution

can cause false indications of an explosive atmosphere, which could trigger evacuation un‐

necessarily. Also, any dilution will reduce the concentration of products of combustion which

may lead to spontaneous combustion event not being detected.

Alternatively, repeated “false alarms” triggered by dilution could normalise people to the

occurrence and contribute to a real risk not being identified.

Solution


The solution has been to utilise gas drainage boreholes, which are typically fully grouted, to act

as a conduit for sampling in a location remote from seal sites.

This solution was conceptualised, developed and implemented by the Technical Services Team

at Mandalong Mine.

It mitigates the risk by sampling from a point in the sealed area remote from sources of leakage

and thus gives a true reading of the sealed area atmosphere.


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The amount of monitoring points is not specified by legislation. Mandalong has attempted to

maximise knowledge of sealed areas to best control the risks by maintaining a significant

number of sample points.

A “compliant” solution would be to have a minimum number of sample points, thus minimising

the risk of an erroneous sample triggering evacuation.

Mandalong has elected to maximise sampling to gain maximum knowledge regarding the

composition of gases in the sealed area, thus going “beyond compliance”.





This solution has been developed totally on site. It utilises the pre drainage boreholes which are

always drilled as part of the mining process.

This sampling system will be documented as a standard to ensure consistent application.

Costs are not significant but are integrated into Mandalong’s Business Plan.

The finalisation of the implementation of this innovation will be included in the SPDR for the

Ventilation Officer and Technical Services Superintendent in 2012.

Benefit



This innovation is of major value to Mandalong and any other mine that manages sealed areas.

It does require the availability of in seam boreholes, but many “gassy” mines conduct pre‐

drainage and have these boreholes available.

Accurate monitoring of sealed areas is critical to managing the major mining risk of an

underground explosion or heating – this innovation addresses the major issue of sample dilution

that impacts all similar operations.

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Title

U/G Bin Top Dust Suppression

Identified Problem



This problem has been identified from inspections and reports that have escalated to the OHS

Committee.

The problem has been created by the installation of a bin top sizer in an environment of limited

airflow on the intake side of all operations at the mine.

This has created a OHS issue due to high airborne dust exposure levels that Mandalong has been

trying to solve for a number of years.

Solution


A solution has been developed by engaging experts in this area from the University of

Wollongong (UOW), who are in turn working with a company called Techpro on the

development of ultrasonic dust suppression sprays.

The expertise of these organisations has been used to develop an improved dust suppression

system for the bin top area, utilising the UOW skills in airflow/dust modelling and the

suppression ability of these newly developed sprays.


This solution has produced reduction of 30% in the amount of dust generated in this area.





Inquiries were initially made into this technology by the Development Superintendent looking to

improve the dust scrubbing ability of the “Drop Box” on the development monorail.

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Due to the issues with the bin top area, it was decided this was a good area to conduct a trial.

Development and Services Teams worked together on this trail, and the process has been

overseen by the OHS Committee who wants to find a solution to this problem.

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Benefit



This solution has produced a measured reduction of 30% in the airborne dust generated in this

area.

The technology used has application in other areas at Mandalong and at all underground coal

mines.

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Title

Automated Diesel Exhaust Test Station

Identified Problem



The testing of the quality of diesel exhaust gases in the diluted state underground is a critical

part of providing a safe and healthy workplace.

Unfortunately, there are a number of variables that impact on the test result which include

airflow, positioning of detector, operation of machine during testing and operator reading

instrument.

Solution


The solution has been to install an automated system which controls the variables above. The

test station controls airflow, controls monitoring variables and send the test results to control by

email.

As with all aspects of the mining operation this automation controls the impact of the variables

controlled by operators and ensures accurate testing of diluted exhaust gases.

An essential part of this project has been the preparation of a training video, and this has been

done on site with no external resources.


This system goes beyond compliance by also automating the recording process by emailing

results to control.

The video, prepared for employee training also goes beyond minimum requirements and has

improved the effectiveness of implementation.





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This solution was planned and developed by Mandalong, utilising commercially available

equipment. It was included in the 2011 Business Plan and has recently (Dec 2011) been

completed. The testing station is now being implemented by training each of the mining crews,

which is based on a training video fully developed on site.

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Benefit



Similar testing stations have been installed at other mines, and this type of facility will be a

necessity for all larger operations.

It could be of benefit to all underground mines.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY – MANNERING

Title

Improved performance of on board dust suppression system.

Identified Problem



Mannering purchased a new Joy 12CM12 continuous miner complete with on‐board ventilation

system. This machine was considered to be a dusty machine and the workforce identified that

the airborne dust created from operating this machine were far in excess of existing equipment.

Solution


Dust is now mitigated using two main controls being ventilation and dust suppression. It has

been suggested that a new set of spray manifolds be installed at the bottom of the cutter head.

These new spray manifolds will direct atmoised water both forward at the cutter picks and also

downwards. The sprays directed forward will have a hollow cone spray pattern. This spray

formation will suppress dust at the point it is liberated. The sprays directed downward will have

a flat spray pattern with the spray being directed perpendicular to the centreline of the

machine. The sprays directed downwards will form a curtain of water to hold the dust at the

face giving it longer to drop from suspension. This could reduce dust escaping between the

underside of the cutter frame billowing back alongside the mainframe and entering the

operators work environment.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY – NEWSTAN

Title

Integrated First Response Station

Identified Problem



After reviewing a number of underground simulated emergency response exercises it was

identified that the first aid, emergency and CABA equipment was being stored in different

containers and in some cases in different locations. This could result in confusion in the event of

an incident underground.

Newstan currently utilises M.P.V attachment CABA pods with the emergency gear stored in the

base of the pod, however if these pods are placed too close to other objects, or in muddy floor

conditions, then it may become difficult to retrieve the emergency gear from the pod. This was

highlighted by a Department Mines Inspector who indicated that this had been a problem at

other mines.

Solution


To centralise and contain all first aid, emergency and CABA equipment in the one area Newstan

designed an Integrated First Response Station (CABA, First Aid and Emergency Pod), that can be

transported either by QDS(quick detach system) attachment directly onto a LHD (load haul

dump) machine or with forks, and had two built by Dräger Australia.


After appraising the first response equipment used at other mines and with an understanding of

the requirements of emergency response Newstan has designed and had manufactured an

Integrated First Response Station which retains this vital equipment in an easily accessible,

single location.





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By centralising all emergency equipment in the one pod, Newstan has simplified the process of

transporting this equipment when relocation is required, utilising the current LHD QDS system

and eliminated any confusion that may have occurred when locating this resource in the event

of an emergency. Discussed with the HSEC committee and Newstan’s current workforce the

pods appear to have had only positive feedback prior to their introduction underground

After appraising the first response equipment used at other mines and with an understanding of

the requirements of emergency response Newstan has designed and had manufactured an

Integrated First Response Station which retains this vital equipment in an easily accessible,

single location.

Benefit



As a central location for all emergency equipment contained in a production unit, these pods

could simplify the transportation and implementation of emergency equipment in the event of

an underground incident at any underground mine site.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY – SPRINGVALE

Title

The use of Dincel PVC formwork for sump walls and hand rails

Identified Problem



When concrete lining Drive Head sumps the normal practice at Springvale was to use form ply

and bolt the ply to the sides or ribs of the sump, pour the concrete, remove the forming after

concrete set then manufacture and install a hand rails.

Solution


Springvale conducted a Risk Assessment then trialled the product call Dincel.

Light weight, Pre‐cut on surface, Fire resistant, Can be extended to include hand railing.


There was always a delay between the completion of the sump walls and the installation of the

pipe style hand railing. The sump had to be fenced off until the hand railing was completed. In

this process the hand rail is part of the sump wall and is installed at the same time.





This process will be utilised at all future sumps. There is a SWP developed for the process.

Benefit



Most LW mines have Drive Head sumps to manage the fines and to allow ease in hosing the jib

area down. This product and process could be used at all Centennial Mines that have sumps.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY – SPRINGVALE

Title

Serious Incident Presentations (SIPs)

Identified Problem



A serious incident occurred at Springvale on 7 September 2011 where a Deputy attempting to

dewater a waterhole slipped and fell onto a moving conveyor and became jammed under the

structure‐mounted auxiliary fan.

Although his injuries were minor there was potential for a more serious consequence.

An investigation was conducted and found there was a deviant/cultural violation.

The violation of not isolating correctly when working on or around conveyors could be present

throughout the mine.

Solution


This incident was classified under the Springvale Disciplinary Procedure Policy as a “Major

Breach” resulting in suspension without pay or dismissal.

However, would suspension without pay or dismissal change the employees’ attitudes towards

unsafe practices when working around conveyor belts?

It was decided with the approval of the Government Inspector and the investigation team to

arrange a series of presentations conducted by the Deputy to all crews showing graphic photos

of the re‐enactment.


Would disciplinary action followed by a standard tool box talk be sufficient? Probably not. This

process added the personal touch and brought real emotion to the presentations, in particular,

when the Deputy showed photos of his kids and spoke about his thoughts when faced with a

near death situation.

At all sessions you could hear a pin drop during the presentation


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This is not the solution for all serious incidents. If this situation or something similar occurred at

Springvale again then disciplinary action would have to be followed.

This has proven to be a very powerful communication tool but only effective if the person

delivering the presentation is firstly committed and believes in the process and is of such

character that people respect what they are saying.

This communication tool/process could be utilised throughout Centennial mine sites.

Benefit



The emotional and visual aspect of this tool gets the message home.

If this tool/process is used correctly then one incident at one site can influence or change the

attitude to safety and environment at all Centennial sites.

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ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY – ANGUS PLACE

Title

School Engagement Program

Identified Problem



Angus Place Colliery identified an opportunity to assist local school children with their studies

after a year 6 students approached a member of staff to help with an assignment on fossil fuels

and renewable fuels during 2010. As the assignment given was linked primary school curriculum,

it was believed that Centennial could provide factual information on the relevant subject in the

syllabus which could benefit the community.

Solution:


Angus Place Colliery approached principals of local schools who coordinated a meeting where

Angus Place expressed their interest in working with the students and teachers to provide

information regarding fuel sources, energy, mining techniques and their associated

environmental impacts. The teachers were excited at the opportunity to work with the colliery

and to discuss how centennial proposed to deliver the information to the students.

Angus Place provided proposed the following program to the teachers which was accepted and

in turn delivered by colliery staff:

School visit‐ Site Environmental and Community Officers to attend and deliver a

presentation linked to the syllabus. Key Topics discussed included: What is energy,

Different Forms of Energy, Examples of renewable an non‐renewable forms of energy,

How coal is mined, Who Centennial is and what we do, why is coal a valuable resource,

how is coal converted to electricity, advantages and disadvantages of coal based

electricity, how they could reduce their impact on the environment and how to save

energy at home.

Teachers were provided a Handbook which provided more detailed information and

activities students could complete in the classroom or for homework such as quizzes,

energy source sudoku, word searches and cross words

Angus Place provided funds to transfer students to and from the Mines Rescue Station

At the Mines Rescue Station students were :

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‐Given a brief presentation on mining and the environment to recap what was learnt

during the school visit

‐Shown an energy, mining and spill response video

‐Shown mine rescue vehicles and emergency equipment e.g. CABAs

‐The students were then spilt into 3 groups which rotated through virtual reality

software showing underground mining, 3D Dome showing open cut mining,

identified how different substances can be distinguished and tested at home (e.g.

litmus paper and pH probe), demonstrated how spill kits can be used to prevent

harm to the environment and what can be used to home to stop and clean up spills.


The school engagement program for Angus Place was not focused on mining activities occurring

on site but rather providing factual information and practical assistance to primary school

students and their teachers. It was not required to be completed under our project approval nor

had it had it been requested to be completed by the local community.





After the opportunity to participate in a school engagement program was identified it was

embraced as a proactive step to integrate Angus Place into the Community. The presentations

and activities to be completed were reviewed by members of staff with children prior to delivery

who similarly saw the program as an excellent way to enhance student learning.

Many Different members of staff participated over the week including Environment and

Community Officers, Mine Manager, Compliance Manager and the Mines Rescue Station.

It was also well received by the HSEC Committee and many members of staff congratulated the

team on their efforts and commented on how well received the program was by their

daughter/son.

Benefit



For the Lithgow region centennial is a large source of employment. Many children have a limited

understanding of what their parents do, where they work and under what conditions. The

program exposed the children in a safe and controlled environment to the working life of their

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parent, brother or sister, grandparent, aunty or uncle or neighbour. The program eased

concerns raised by students about the safety of the mining environment.

In summary Angus Place promoted a positive image of how and why mining is important for the

local community and how we manage our environmental impacts.

As all Centennial operations form part of the local community it is an opportunity for other

mines to pursue which would enhance their image within their own community.

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ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY – ANGUS PLACE

Title

Water Management System Improvements undertaken at Angus Place Colliery

Identified Problem



Historically Angus Place has been non‐complaint with the water quality criteria prescribed in the

colliery’s EPL. After reviewing the water management system it was evident that to achieve

compliance with the water quality criteria consistently significant action would be required to be

undertaken.

Solution


The colliery has designed and implemented several innovative water management strategies at

various discharge points across the site. These include:

Construction of both a polyethylene and galvanized steel pipeline between the point on

the surface where water exits the underground and discharges via LDP001. It is the

intention of splitting a portion of the water through the pipeline and wetland system to

mix the pH of the underground water to below 8.5 consistently. Bench scale testing has

demonstrated that by preventing the water coming in contact with air the pH remained

similar to the pH of the water underground which was measured at 7.86. This pipeline

was commissioned in November 2011 and results obtained to date have been below the

90th percentile limit of 8.5. The system is scheduled to be further upgraded in the 1st

quarter of 2012 with a pH probe linked to an acid dosing system and a turbidity probe

liked to a coagulant dosing system to aid in the management of pH and TSS under

altered pumping conditions

Implementation of controlled discharge system at LDP002 whereby additional sampling

sites have been established to determine the water quality at the 2 settling areas prior

to discharge. A pipeline with a knife valve has been established between the 2 ponds

and the discharge point. It enables treatment strategies such as coagulant or acid dosing

to occur if water is outside the water quality criteria specified in the EPL. Water level at

the ponds can also be managed at a lower level to enable the capture of rainfall and

allow the residence time to be increased.

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Engaged a consultant who has successfully designed a site specific coagulant to reduce

the suspended solids (coal fines and clay collides) contained within the runoff from both

the ROM stockpile and Kerosene Vale stockpile area. This is used to treat water settling

in the pond prior to discharge and in an automated dosing system upstream of LDP003

to treat incoming water. This system is currently being upgraded to adjust the dosing

rate of coagulant to suit the volume of water entering the point.

Additionally the colliery has undertaken the following to demonstrate improvements in water

quality management:

Developed a TARP which outlines the action to be taken as water quality limits are

approached or exceeded.

Is using weather forecasts to predict high risk rainfall periods and has analysed historic

metrological data to determine trends. This enables the site to adjust the water

management infrastructure to prepare for additional sediment which is contained

within runoff during rainfall events.

Approached OEH remove Environmental Protection Licence condition L4.2 which stated

“the licensee must not discharge from point 3 unless discharge from point 3 occurs

solely as a result of rainfall event at the premise that is greater than or equal to a 1 in 5

year occurrence interval of 24 hours duration”. This was accepted by OEH on the 22nd

of August. This alteration has allowed the colliery to capture, treat and then release

water to maximise the free board in the settling area

Concreted and lined between settling ponds and discharge points to prevent additional

solids being collected between the ponds and weir and thereby preventing changes in

water quality following treatment to a known TSS concentration

Established a sediment removal schedule for settling ponds to enhance holding capacity

and therefore increase residence time to allow suspended solids contained within runoff

to be removed

Installed V drain near coal stockpile to pile water into a large settling pond

Lined the entry points of settlings ponds with ballast and installed gabion baskets to

prevent additional solids post flocculation being collected and to filter incoming water.


The colliery is committed to continually improving the water management system to prevent

non‐compliances. The improvements works undertaken and the action taken to prevent non‐

compliances during high risk periods is a reflection of the dedication of the site to control water

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quality. The work undertaken demonstrates the journey the site has taken throughout 2011 and

is reflected in the sites performance.





The entire site has a heightened awareness of how environmental performance is linked to our

licence to operate. Members of the HSEC team were taken to the licensed discharge points and

suggested improvement works. Staff accompany the environmental team during inspections

have questioned water management infrastructure and comment on the levels and clarity of the

water on site and question what we are doing to fix it. Environmental awareness slides and

improvement works are also shown to the workforce regularly.

Benefit



It is critical that the innovative solutions adopted by a site and the improvement works

undertaken is communicated across Centennials operations so similar mines can adapt suitable

solutions to problems shared.

By promoting the importance of environmental performance amongst the entire staff the

success of improvements works has been celebrated and aided in the integration of

environment into the business.

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ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY – CLARENCE

Title

CHPP Diesel Tank Isolation System

Identified Problem



A Hydrocarbon spill during the refuelling of equipment needed to be contained within the

refuelling bund. The project team identified the concept and criteria that guided the

consultants when designing the refuelling system. The system was developed from a desire to

ensure contamination of an area was kept to a small footprint and the process was automated.

Solution


Through the design process an automated isolation system was developed to contain a

hydrocarbon spill at the CHPP diesel tank refuelling bund.


The idea was generated by the project team during a review of the proposed design for

refuelling at the CHPP diesel tank. The isolation system provided an additional barrier to contain

a hydrocarbon spill.





The isolation system was included with the construction of the new above ground diesel at the

CHPP in 2011. The isolation system is also proposed for the new above ground diesel tanks to be

constructed at the Pit Top.

Benefit



The isolation system could be applied to other bunded refuelling sites on other mines.

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ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY – MANDALONG

Title

Improved Dirty Water Management at Cooranbong Services Site

Identified Problem



Cooranbong Services site has been the cause of a number of Total Suspended Solids (TSS)

exceedances, which have ultimately resulted in Mandalong Mine receiving a Penalty

Infringement Notice from the EPA.

It was determined that positive action must be taken to reduce the risk of further recurrences.

Based on a review of expert reports, it was identified that the traditional approach of using

settling dams to manage poor quality run off from Coal Storage Areas was not practical due to

the size of dams required and the surface area required for the construction of such dams.

Solution


A design is being developed to install a series of vertical surface to seam boreholes to drain

sediment laden water from the existing water treatment dams into underground workings. This

water will then migrate towards an old waste workings area that is currently used for the

treatment and storage of underground mine water. Due to the extensive standage area and the

significant opportunity for solids to settle out, this area has been very effective at producing

mine water with very low TSS levels.

A critical feature of this innovations as its design is the fact that no pumps are required – all

movement of water will be by gravity, which removes the risk of a plant failure, does not require

energy thus making it the most reliable and sustainable solution. It does not rely on people

taking action – when the water rises to the level, discharge into the UG workings will

commence.


Current licence limits are 50mg/l. Based on Mandalong’s experience with the treatment of mine

water, it is expected that water discharged from the mine will be approximately 10‐20 mg/l

consistently.

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This level is well below the licence limit and will significantly reduce the sediment loading on the

receiving waters.





This innovation is an example of the integration of a number of disciplines within the mine to

achieve an environmental improvement objective. Mining, Engineering, Surveying and

Environmental people have all contributed to the design of this system.

The expenditure is integrated into Mandalong’s 2012 Business Plan.

As a capital project its progress will be monitored by normal management meetings.

The successful completion of this project will be integrated into the SPDR documents of Mining,

Surveying and Environmental people at the mine.

Benefit



This solution could be applied to other mines that have underground workings in proximity to

surface water treatment facilities, but would also require suitable storage area underground and

a suitable pumping system pump out the treated water.

Other mines utilise old workings for water management and tailing disposal, but rely on pumps

as part of the process.

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ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY – MANDALONG

Title

Power Factor Correction Control Upgrade

Identified Problem



In 2000, Myuna installed two Power Factor Correction Plants. The original ABB controllers which

came with these plants had no alarms, hardware monitoring, power usage metering or Citect

support. If a fault occurred on the plant, then the only notification was through an amber light

that flashed on top of the Power Factor Correction Plants. In 2010, this light globe failed. The

Units also tripped off, going unnoticed for 7 months.

Each day the power factor correction units are not working, the colliery needlessly consumed

29,551 kwh, which is equivalent to 26 CO2‐eT and costs the company $2,088.

For the 7 months the plants were offline, the Colliery consumed an additional 6,205,710 kWh,

5,523 CO2‐eT, and cost the Colliery more than $479,862.73.

Solution


As a result, Myuna replaced the existing hardware with more robust technology. This involved

the installation of PLC controllers, Panel View touch screen interfaces and metering equipment

which can be integrated into the site SCADA system (Citect).

By upgrading the control system, reliable communication and monitoring have been established

enabling the user to be notified of a fault through the Citect alarm system.

This new system not only allows increased monitoring of power usage, but allows Myuna to

continue to save electricity and reduce carbon emissions by decreasing the down time of the

units.


The power factor correction units are not a legislative requirement.

The upgrade was also not a requirement, however it improves our monitoring abilities, and has

an alarm function which allows Myuna to monitor and maintain the equipment to its full

capabilities.

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Each day the power factor correction units are working, the colliery reduces its power

consumption 29,551 kwh, which is equivalent to 26 CO2‐eT.





The new control unit is linked to Citect, and doesn’t require a person to check the units

manually.

If there is a fault or failure with the power factor correction units, Citect alarms informing mine

personnel of the problem.

The controller logs the power consumption of the mine every day providing a wide variety of

information accessible to the user through Citect, these include:

Approximate energy cost

Power factor tariff charge

Energy consumption across the peak, shoulder and off‐peak periods

Average daily consumption

Average power factor

This will prevent a repeat of the system being down without mine personnel being aware.

Having the Power Factor Correction units working efficiently almost halves the required current

to achieve the same power output. This increases transmission and motor efficiencies, which in

turn results in extended motor life and smaller cable sizes.

Benefit



The installation of the new controller will mean that not only can we monitor our usage, there is

an automatic alarm through the Citect system if there is a fault. The new system also has fault

finding capabilities. This will allow the units to be repaired quickly and allows us to maintain the

system to its full potential.

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Due to the Power Factor Correction Myuna’s energy consumption is reduced by approximately

32% through the improvement of transmission and motor efficiencies.

This controller can be installed on other Power Factor Correction Plants, preventing another

occurrence similar to what has occurred at Myuna Colliery.

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