Morenci Project Designs - CDI first became involved in the mechanical design of a conveyor at the site in 1989. Then in 1992, CDI was brought back to work with Fluor Daniels and Wright Engineers with the design and implementation of 4 new conveyors. Responsibilities were forensic testing, mechanical design, supervisory systems, instrumentation, controls and control design. Again, CDI was called back in 1994 to work with Fluor Daniels and Siemens with similar duties.
P3 | P4 | P5 | P7 | P8 | |
Year of Construction: | 1996 | ||||
Location: | Phelps Dodge Mining Company, Morenci mine, Arizona, USA | ||||
Length (Tail to Head): | 1535 ft | 2,203 ft | 3562 ft | 4559 ft | 1073 ft |
Power: | 2 x 1500 HP | 2x1500 HP | 3 x 1500 HP | 4 x 1500 HP | 1500 HP |
Capacity: | 8,000 stph | 9,000 stph | 9,000 stph | 8,000 stph | 8,000 stph |
Strength: | ST-3500 | ST-3000 | ST-3000 | ST-5800 | ST-3500 |
Speed: | 780 fpm | 780 fpm | 780 fpm | 790 fpm | 808 fpm |
Material: | Copper Ore |