Lime Storage and Truck Loadout

PSE provided a turn-key deign as well as procurement and construction management services for lime storage and loading facilities to increase the mines’ output. PSE provided engineering, procurement, and construction management for the facilities, which included a large storage silo complete with pneumatic truck off-loading and dust collection systems. A programmable logic controller (PLC) was implemented to increase productivity by minimizing truck waiting during load-out cycles.

Services Provided:

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING:

  • Lime storage silos and conveyors
  • Pneumatic truck off-loading system
  • Dust collection system

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING:

  • Cantilevered belt conveyor system for haul truck loading

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING:

  • Implementation of PLC for truck load-out cycles

PROJECT MANAGEMENT:

  • Managed scope, schedule and budget
  • Handled all document control
  • Procurement of equipment

CONSTRUCTION PHASE:

  • Construction management