EW Cooler
Sedgman Prudentia was engaged to undertake a fast-tracked front-end study to assess plant cooling capacity and implement a temporary cooling solution within an ambitious three-month timeframe. While other project teams had indicated a typical delivery time of over two years, Sedgman Prudentia applied an alternative approach to meet the client’s objective of having the system operational before the peak summer period.
Details
Location
South AustraliaSector
Mineral ProcessingExpertise
Scope of Work
Scope
In response to the urgent project timeline, Sedgman Prudentia rapidly completed a circuit assessment and plant balance to determine cooling system requirements and define the key control parameters. The team explored both conventional and novel cooling approaches, identifying solutions beyond standard indirect cooling. Given the lead time constraints for new equipment, we turned to rental and second-hand markets for key components such as cooling towers, heat exchangers, and pumps. Modifications to the existing plant were designed with a permanent interface in mind to ensure seamless integration of the temporary system. The project demanded a highly agile design process that balanced production continuity with the flexibility to trial an unproven concept.
Outcome
The temporary cooling facility was successfully delivered within the three-month target and met the client’s performance objectives ahead of schedule. Initially designed as a short-term installation, the system has proven highly effective and continues to operate over five years later. The project demonstrates Sedgman Prudentia’s ability to deliver innovative, high-impact solutions under accelerated timeframes.