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Transition to all PRB coal on all generating units Addition of new equipment and upgrades to existing equipment
Rolling stock, dust collectors, transfer points, dust suppression, control system, rail sidings
Consuming bituminous coal stockpile and building sub-bituminous coal stockpile, but still receiving bituminous coal. Total coal receipts of 10.4 MM tons.
1,000,000
800,000
600,000
Western
Eastern
400,000
200,000
0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Month
PRB coal being laid over remnants of bituminous coal. Note dust suppression during coal movement.
Track dozer dressing up the overlaid PRB coal. Track dozers were used to fill the central drainage ditch.
Three tractor scrapers and one rubber-tire dozer dedicated to stockpile management plan during transition period.
However, on the top of the tank is a water cannon for fighting fires.
Fire extinguishing
1, 000, 000
800, 000
600, 000
400, 000
200, 000
HOURS
40,000
35,000
30,000
25,000
20,000
Series1
15,000
10,000
5,000
30.00
25.00
20.00 15 . 0 0
10 . 0 0
5.00
Crawler tractors
Rubber-tired dozer
Wheel loaders
Productive at load and carrying coal over 400 ft. Equip machine with largest bucket available Compacts coal very well Compaction rate if coal is spread in thin layers 65-78 lb/ft Production rate at 400 FT. 750 TPH
Tractor scraper
Air Pre-cleaner
Fire Extinguishers
Dual Headlights
Plunger
Protect-O-Wire
Protect-O-Wire
Pre-Cleaner
Preventive Maintenance
Follow OEM recommendations and add from your own experience Repair before failure We use OEM lubricants and filters With canopies over the rear engines of tractor scrapers, check engine air filters every half shift
Fire Prevention
Wash down equipment often
Fire Prevention
Wash down equipment often Remove unnecessary shields and belly pans
Final Considerations
Strategic partnerships Lease or Purchase? Consider operator comfort and convenience
Questions?