Alamos Gold
Alamos Gold contracted BESTECH to assess the feasibility of a mine-wide ventilation control system at the Young-Davidson Mine to explore energy savings, cut costs, and centralize ventilation control.
This initiative included a Preliminary Engineering Study (PES) and a Detailed Engineering Study (DES) for potential implementation.
SCOPE
BESTECH performed technical and economic evaluations to determine the viability of the centralized ventilation control system. The assessments focused on specific ventilation needs, equipment capabilities, and operational patterns to create a custom system architecture. The analysis included energy consumption baselines, potential savings through control strategies, and a conceptual design for real-time management of fans and airflow. The DES refined these concepts, detailing equipment specifications, network design, and integration needs for project execution./.
Both studies were submitted to the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) and received funding approval, confirming significant energy reduction and operational improvements.
OUTCOME
The ventilation control strategy by BESTECH enabled Alamos Gold to proceed confidently with implementation. The centralized system design positioned the Young-Davidson Mine to reduce energy use and enhance ventilation efficiency. By providing better control over airflow management, the mine has improved responsiveness to operational needs and optimized ventilation performance.