Soft starters for Mining Applications

Driving Critical Ventilation fan with MV Soft-Starter

Motor ratings: 6600V, 1MW

Kahama Gold Mine, Tanzania

Considered to be Tanzania's largest underground mining investment, Vector Drive Contracting of Canada specified Solcons' medium voltage soft-starters for the fresh air ventilation fans of this massive underground mining venture, employing close to 1000 people.

Starting these four 1MW fans with the 6.6KV, 300A soft-starter not only eliminates the high inrush current that would disrupt the power grid on every start, but allows for constant monitoring of the fan's "vital signs" to equip technicians with immediate access to vital information on possible malfunctions thanks to Solcon's advanced Motor Protection system.

“All in One” version, including:

• Mains Switch
• Fuses
• Motor Protection Relay and Digital Power Meter.