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Generator Set Powers Rope Shovels During Pit-To-Pit Moves Mining Operation Reduces Downtime, Helps Meet Energy Efficiency Goals

Generator Set Powers Rope Shovels During Pit-To-Pit Moves Mining Operation Reduces Downtime, Helps Meet Energy Efficiency Goals

A TOGNUM GROUP BRAND www.mtuonsiteenergy.com MINING GENERATOR SET POWERS ROPE SHOVELS DURING PIT-TO-PIT MOVES MINING OPERATION REDUCES DOWNTIME, HELPS MEET ENERGY EFFICIENCY GOALS At mining sites in British Columbia’s Elk Valley, Teck Coal Ltd. uses huge electric- powered rope shovels to scoop coal out of excavation pits. These shovels operate on electric utility power, but when the shovels are moved from pit to pit they require a mobile p

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