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Age Technologies JHBa member of the Age of Africa Technologies Group were commissioned by ESKOM to come up with a simple yet intelligent design for the ash conveyor protection system at their Kendal Power Station in Mpumalanga. Design Owing to the length of the ash handling conveyor, the protection system had to incorporate enhanced fault finding and accurate trip site location . This unique design in longline conveyor protection is a world first. All of ESKOM's criteria were met and incorporated all the other aspects of conveyor related alarms such as belt rip, misalignment, and blocked chute detection, yet there are no electronics in the field. Duration The system, which took six months and comprised 66 man months from conception to completion, is so efficient and easy to maintain that AGE are pleased to report their client is extremely pleased with the reliability of the plant. Scope AGE's brief included the overall project management, PLC engineering using a Siemens Su110 PLC, equipment supply, installation and commissioning. The project, which was repeat business for AEG with ESKOM, was completed on time and within budget. www.age.co.za AGE Technologies JHB 50 Charl Cilliers Ave, Alberton North, 1456 Tel: +27 11 869 3925/6/7 Fax: +27 11 869 6427

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Age Technologies JHB‐ a member of the Age of Africa Technologies Group ‐ were commissioned by ESKOM to come up with a simple yet intelligent design for the ash conveyor protection system at their Kendal Power Station in Mpumalanga.

DesignOwing to the length of the ash handling conveyor, the protection system had to incorporate enhanced fault finding and accurate trip site location .This unique design in long‐line conveyor protection is a world first. All of ESKOM's criteria were met and incorporated all the other aspects of conveyor related alarms such as belt rip, misalignment, and blocked chute detection, yet there are no electronics in the field. 

DurationThe system, which took six months and comprised 66 man months from conception to completion, is so efficient and easy to maintain that AGE are pleased to report their client is extremely pleased with the reliability of the plant.

Scope AGE's brief included the overall project  management, PLC engineering using a Siemens Su110 PLC, equipment supply,  installation and commissioning.

The project, which was repeat business for AEG with ESKOM, was completed on time and within budget.

www.age.co.za AGE Technologies JHB 50 Charl Cilliers Ave, Alberton North, 1456

Tel: +27 11 869 3925/6/7 Fax: +27 11 869 6427