“I started to think about how heat energy could be stored in various sorts of material and what sort of thermodynamic cycle would be best suited to interact with thermal storage of heat energy.” “The only way concentrated solar thermal can be successful, in my opinion, is for it to be done at a very big scale from the very start,” he explained. His approach was to use direct heat from the sun rather than photovoltaic energy - but that involved a major commercial challenge. “I thought I would take a risk and follow my own research interests rather than those of other people,” Barton recalled. Though he received several accolades during a long and successful career at CSIRO, including a CSIRO Medal and an Order of Australia, at age 55, concerned about climate change and a lack of attention given to renewable energy, he decided to become an inventor. Click here.After decades working on other people’s projects, this engineer decided to turn his attention to an interest of his own: renewable energy on a big scale.Īfter 28 years in academia and 22 years as Program Manager of Applied and Industrial Mathematics at CSIRO, Dr Noel Barton began work on what is now Capricorn Power.
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To keep up to date with Australian Mining, subscribe to our free email newsletters delivered straight to your inbox. Laser Technologies was chosen through BHP’s Supplier Innovation Program, when a challenge was launched with businesses in the Australian Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) sector. The end result was capable of removing old paint and surface corrosion from metal surfaces to a depth of 6mm and burning the waste product into harmless vapour.
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Perth-based joint venture Laser Technologies was selected following a competitive proposal and evaluation process to trial a hand-held one-kilowatt fibre laser. The automations are versatile and can be curated according to logic or priority, while instant amendments can be made if circumstances require.īHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) announced it will trial a fibre laser cleaner designed by Laser Technologies to remove surface corrosion at its Hay Point coal terminal near Mackay in Queensland. With a flexible set up, AutoMate can be tailored to fit users’ operational workflows. Sepura announced the launch of its new AutoMate application, set to improve both operational performance and staff safety at mining sites.īy enabling TETRA radio automation through geofencing and situational triggers, AutoMate is functional, fast and efficient, optimising communication and data sharing between control-room staff and those in the field. When examining mining assets for maintenance, the Magneto-EX has the versatility and fundamental mobility enabling it to acquire more extensive and accurate data. The Magneto-EX has been designed to go wherever a human shouldn’t while mimicking a human’s movement at the same time.
Nexxis’ new innovation is unique not only because of its EX rating but also due to its dexterity – its spider-like frame and magnetic feet enable it to traverse tighter spaces and explore more territory. The new cutting-edge device is designed for hazardous area inspections, optimising data capture capabilities and safety on mine sites. Nexxis’ launched its Magneto-EX robot in August.
It removes the need for battery swapping or stationary vehicle charging, enables the use of smaller and lower-cost batteries, while also increasing haulage speeds. Newcrest, Vale, Glencore, Northern Star, Agnico Eagle, AngloGold Ashanti and OZ Minerals have signed funding agreements with BluVein, enabling the final system development and construction of a technology demonstration pilot site in Brisbane, Australia.Ī partnership between industry innovators Olitek and Evias, BluVein’s technology allows grid power to be supplied directly to a vehicle’s traction drive motors while simultaneously charging the onboard batteries. Fortescue and Alinta Energy switch on solarĪ look at the most exciting new mining innovations from August, featuring the likes of BluVein, Nexxis, Sepura and Laser Technologies.īluVein’s ‘next-generation’ trolley-charging technology took another step towards development in August with seven major mining companies financially backing the project.Major OEMs investigate alternative fuels.ASM signs over critical minerals to Korea.Forgotten silver mine sparks Alien interest.
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