Project Summary
For a large-scale 30,000 TPA copper SX–EW project, PRS provided full process design and equipment selection support. The engineering team's rapid response and coordinated execution enabled smooth project progression and accelerated key milestones.
Key Data
- Capacity: 30,000 TPA
- Project type: Large-scale turnkey SX–EW plant
- Scope: Concept & detailed process design → Equipment specification → Supply coordination → Erection & commissioning → Performance acceptance
Project challenges
- Large project scale demanded precise equipment selection and strong project coordination.
- Multiple concurrent packages and subcontractors required tight schedule control.
- High expectation for performance, efficiency and low lifecycle cost.
PRS solution (highlights)
- End-to-end process design with emphasis on energy efficiency and maintainability.
- Detailed equipment selection and specification to ensure compatibility and long-term reliability.
- Dedicated project management and onsite engineering presence to quickly resolve issues and keep the timeline.
- Comprehensive commissioning protocol with stepwise performance validation to accelerate ramp-up.
Key equipment supplied / specified
- Full electrowinning cell banks and associated cell furniture (modularized for scale)
- High-capacity rectifiers, busbar systems, and power control equipment
- Large-scale solvent extraction tanks and mixers (if in scope)
- Centralized electrolyte and solution handling systems, filtration units
- Automated cathode handling and stripping solutions for high-throughput operations
Timeline & delivery
- PRS coordinated multi-vendor deliveries and a phased erection approach to maintain continuous site progress.
- The project benefitted from proactive risk management and early procurement of long-lead items.
Results & client benefits
- Smooth and fast project progression with minimized delays due to coordinated engineering and supply management.
- Reliable startup and performance validation allowed the client to reach production targets ahead of expectation.
- Optimized equipment selection reduced long-term operating costs and improved overall plant efficiency.