Glencore Sudbury INO

Process Water & Pump House Redesign
2008
Automation

BESTECH was tasked with the critical redesign of Glencore Sudbury INO’s smelter process water pump house and booster pump house, aiming to significantly enhance the efficiency and reliability of water management systems within the smelter.

This project included the installation of two priming pumps and six primary pumps, each equipped with a 350 hp motor and controlled by variable frequency drives (VFDs). The chosen configuration was explicitly aimed at improving operational flexibility and energy efficiency across the smelting process.

SCOPE

As part of the upgrade, BESTECH focused on the mechanical aspects and redesigned and installed a new power distribution system to support the enhanced capabilities of the pump houses. This included integrating a robust electrical infrastructure to ensure reliable power delivery and system stability. Furthermore, BESTECH was responsible for programming the programmable logic controller (PLC) and developing the human machine interface (HMI), which are pivotal elements in modernizing the control systems for these facilities.

OUTCOME

BESTECH’s redesign and modernization efforts significantly increased the capacity and reliability of the smelter’s water management systems. By implementing advanced PLC and HMI programming, BESTECH enabled seamless integration and automated control of the pump systems, enhancing operational efficiency and minimizing downtime.