{"id":209,"date":"2017-01-27T13:38:46","date_gmt":"2017-01-27T13:38:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.q3ed.com\/?page_id=209"},"modified":"2026-06-22T17:25:34","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T07:25:34","slug":"209-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/murrayslatter.me\/?page_id=209","title":{"rendered":"Empowering the NSW Economy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Xstrata Coal \u2013 High\u2011Capacity Coal Preparation Plant Stackers &amp; Yard Infrastructure: To <strong>design, construct, and commission two state\u2011of\u2011the\u2011art, high\u2011capacity coal stackers<\/strong> capable of reliably handling <strong>two distinct grades of product<\/strong> at Xstrata Coal\u2019s new preparation plant \u2014 delivering <strong>safe, automated, and efficient daily operations<\/strong>, fully integrated with yard supply infrastructure and mine systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Primary Sector:<\/strong> Robotics<br><strong>Secondary Sectors:<\/strong> Mining &amp; Resources | Minerals | Manufacturing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Project Snapshot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Item<\/th><th>Detail<\/th><\/tr><tr><th><strong>Client<\/strong><\/th><td>Xstrata Coal<\/td><\/tr><tr><th><strong>Project Name<\/strong><\/th><td>Development, Design, Fabrication, Installation &amp; Commissioning of Coal Preparation Plant Stackers<\/td><\/tr><tr><th><strong>Project Type<\/strong><\/th><td>Capital Project \u2013 Bulk Materials Handling<\/td><\/tr><tr><th><strong>Project Value<\/strong><\/th><td>$40 million<\/td><\/tr><tr><th><strong>Project Duration<\/strong><\/th><td>June 2009 \u2013 July 2010<\/td><\/tr><tr><th><strong>Location<\/strong><\/th><td>Australia<\/td><\/tr><tr><th><strong>Design Capacity<\/strong><\/th><td>3,000 tph (design), operating at 2,400 tph<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategic Objective<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To <strong>design, construct, and commission two state\u2011of\u2011the\u2011art, high\u2011capacity coal stackers<\/strong> capable of reliably handling <strong>two distinct grades of product<\/strong> at Xstrata Coal\u2019s new preparation plant \u2014 delivering <strong>safe, automated, and efficient daily operations<\/strong>, fully integrated with yard supply infrastructure and mine systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Challenge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The newly developed mine required <strong>purpose\u2011engineered stacker systems<\/strong> that exceeded standard designs. While previous projects provided a performance baseline, this plant demanded:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Higher throughput and reliability<\/strong> under continuous duty conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accommodation of <strong>two separate coal grades<\/strong>, each with unique handling requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tight integration with <strong>new yard supply infrastructure and control systems<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compliance with <strong>stringent safety, quality, and operational standards<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delivery across <strong>design, fabrication, construction, and commissioning<\/strong> while coordinating multiple disciplines and contractors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All of this needed to be achieved <strong>without production risk and within a fixed delivery window<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Approach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As <strong>Head Contractor and Program Director<\/strong>, Qfactor led the project through a <strong>fully integrated delivery model<\/strong> \u2014 from development through commissioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technology &amp; Engineering Leadership<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applied learnings from previous Xstrata projects to develop <strong>advanced, high\u2011capacity stacker designs<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engineered <strong>customised handling solutions<\/strong> aligned to the operating profile of the new mine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Embedded <strong>automation principles, advanced instrumentation, and PLC\/SCADA integration<\/strong> to maximise operational consistency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Integrated Design &amp; Assurance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Managed a multidisciplinary design team comprising:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Structural, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation engineers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lead designer, drafting team, PLC\/SCADA specialists, and rail engineering expertise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implemented a <strong>whole\u2011of\u2011yard RAMBO \/ SiD Integrated Design Review<\/strong>, identifying and mitigating operational constraints<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optimised stockyard functionality, improving <strong>machine utilisation and overall plant capacity<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Construction &amp; Delivery Excellence<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coordinated fabrication, erection, and installation across multiple specialist contractors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintained strict quality assurance controls aligned with project specifications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Orchestrated seamless interfaces between civil, mechanical, electrical, and control systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safety &amp; Governance Leadership<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Established a robust safety management system across all project phases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delivered <strong>101,000 work hours with ZERO Lost Time Injuries (LTI)<\/strong> and only <strong>one First Aid Injury (FAI)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintained executive\u2011level reporting and transparent communication with Xstrata\u2019s leadership team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solution &amp; Key Deliverables<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coal Stacker Systems<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Two <strong>high\u2011capacity stackers<\/strong>, engineered to:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Support <strong>3,000 tph<\/strong> capacity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operate at <strong>5.6 m\/s belt speeds<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designed for reliable handling of <strong>two distinct coal grades<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safety &amp; Automation Systems<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Integrated <strong>advanced fire detection and suppression systems<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purpose\u2011built <strong>emergency evacuation protocols<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fully integrated PLC\/SCADA control and monitoring systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yard Supply Infrastructure<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Seamless integration with coal yard and plant material handling systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optimised stockpile management and transfer efficiency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Documentation &amp; Handover<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full <strong>BIM\u2011integrated design and construction documentation<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Comprehensive operational and maintenance handover to Xstrata Coal\u2019s operations team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Result \/ Outcome<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Delivered a <strong>fully operational coal preparation plant stacker system<\/strong>, meeting all performance and capacity criteria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved <strong>yard efficiency, machine utilisation, and plant throughput<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Achieved exemplary safety performance across a complex, high\u2011risk construction environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthened Xstrata Coal\u2019s operational capability and reliability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Established Qfactor as a <strong>trusted delivery partner for large\u2011scale coal handling and automation projects<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Qfactor Value\u2011Add<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>End\u2011to\u2011end project leadership<\/strong>, from development through commissioning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proven expertise in <strong>high\u2011capacity, automated bulk materials handling systems<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Application of <strong>integrated design assurance methodologies (RAMBO \/ SiD)<\/strong> to unlock latent plant capacity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong safety culture with measurable, industry\u2011leading outcomes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to tailor technically complex systems to site\u2011specific operational realities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By combining <strong>engineering rigour, robotics\u2011enabled automation, and disciplined program governance<\/strong>, Qfactor delivered a resilient, high\u2011performance stockyard solution that exceeded operational expectations and set a new benchmark for coal preparation plant design and execution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connect here to find out more<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-contact-form is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-jetpack-contact-form-is-layout-ed9bf105 wp-block-jetpack-contact-form-is-layout-flex\"><a href=\"https:\/\/murrayslatter.me\/?page_id=209\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Submit a form.<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more visit our affiliate <a href=\"http:\/\/www.qfactor.com.au\">Qfactor Performance<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More <a href=\"https:\/\/murrayslatter.me\/?page_id=6114\">Case Studies here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Xstrata Coal \u2013 High\u2011Capacity Coal Preparation Plant Stackers &amp; 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