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TOPIC – Arial Bold 28Date: Calibri 16 Dark Gray
NEW COAL SAMPLING LABORATORY SOD TURNING CEREMONY
05 MAY 2015
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CONTENT
BACKGROUND OF RBCT LABORATORY
CURRENT LABORATORY LOCATION
FUTURE LABORATORY LOCATION
NEW LABORATORY DESIGN
CURRENT FACILITY
BENEFITS OF A NEW LABORATORY
CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION
BACKGROUND OF RBCT LABORATORY
RBCT laboratory was commissioned in 1976, with numerous structural additions and alterations made over the years.
The laboratory facilitates the sampling process, analysis of coal and certification of export coal, in accordance with international standards.
The laboratory plays a big marketing role in maintaining RBCT’s international reputation as a world class operation.
The current design capacity of the terminal is 91Mt per annum.
The current laboratory has been upgraded over the years, however it is limited in terms of optimising efficiencies into the future.
CURRENT LABORATORY LOCATION
FUTURE LABORATORY LOCATION
NEW LABORATORY DESIGN
NEW LABORATORY DESIGN
CURRENT FACILITY
BENEFITS OF A NEW LABORATORY
It will Increase the throughput capacity of the current laboratory from 91Mt to 120Mt per annum, facilitated by a 60% increase of the physical space.
The improvement of the new building and design will support efficient laboratory operations and workflow.
The overall efficiency will increase by 25% and it will be achieved in the following areas:• Coal Preparation• Analysis• Certification
The architectural design of the new laboratory will sustain RBCT’s world class status.
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CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION
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Coal Sampling Service Providers : SGS South Africa (Pty)Ltd
Construction Company : Jawet Construction CC
Consulting Engineers : LTS Consulting Industrial Engineers
Project Duration : 12 Months
Expected Completion : May 2016
Estimated Project Value : R 50 Million
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