Metso's fully automated mobile crushing plant helps educate a new generation of mining talents
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Metso Corporation's press release on August 16, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. local time
The Taivalkoski unit of Oulu Vocational College has established a new training
program in mining and quarrying to serve the industry's growing need for skilled
workforce
The Taivalkoski unit of Oulu Vocational College (OSAO) has invested in a fully
automated, track-mounted Metso Lokotrack crushing plant. The plant will be used
in education, and it will be inaugurated in October 2013. OSAO is the first
educational institution in Finland to provide a fully automated, mobile crushing
plant for its students.
"We are very pleased that it was Metso, one of the world's leading crushing
equipment providers, who won the bid for this contract. One key factor in the
procurement decision was the provider's ability to offer a comprehensive
educational solution. Metso's crushing plant is equipped with the industry's
most modern automation. The delivery also includes Metso's crushing simulation
tool Bruno to enable digital learning", says Kalevi Hirvonen, who managed the
project at OSAO Taivalkoski.
"Lokotrack has remained a forerunner in track-mounted crushing technology for
almost 30 years. We are delighted that our future mining professionals are able
to study crushing and screening with the most modern equipment in the field,"
emphasizes Jouko Tolonen, Area Sales Manager, Mining and Construction, Metso.
"By combining Metso's automation expertise with our advanced equipment and
process know-how, we were able to meet the educational goals set by OSAO," says
Pasi Airikka Product Manager, Automation, Metso.
Automation increases safety
The track-mounted Metso Lokotrack plant at Taivalkoski consists of an LT106
primary crushing unit, an LT200HP secondary crushing unit and an ST3.5 mobile
screen. The plant is equipped with IC series process control, which is
integrated into the Metso DNA plant automation system.
In addition to the equipment, Metso's delivery includes plant automation
applications, data collection and reporting as well as a remote access to the
educational institution. Operation and camera screens are installed in the
excavator. The touch screen enables the excavator operator to control and
monitor the process without visiting the machines, which increases both
productivity and safety.
Growing demand for crushing professionals
The brand new degree program in mining and quarrying began in August 2013 at
Oulu Vocational College's Taivalkoski unit. The training emphasizes working
methods, tools, and machinery management. The need for this training program
arose some five years ago, as the effects of the mining boom in Finland really
began to show. Even though the industry is currently witnessing a worldwide
downturn, in a recent report the Geological Survey of Finland predicted strong
growth in mining industry in Finland during the next decades. This would mean an
increasing need for skilled workforce especially in Eastern and Northern
Finland.
"We believe that because of its cutting edge design, this new teaching plant for
crushing will not benefit our school alone, but also all other rock and mining
industry training programs in Finland from vocational high schools to
universities. We have also confidence in Metso's ability to make sure that our
new crushing plant will remain as an excellent reference in crushing education
well into the future", Kalevi Hirvonen predicts.
The Oulu Region Vocational College OSAO is a multi-industry vocational college
with 11,300 students. Its educational facilities are located in the Oulu region
and in Northeastern Finland. OSAO is managed by the Oulu Region Joint
Educational Authority (Osekk).
Metso's mining and construction professionals specialize in always bringing the
right technology, processes, machinery and services to our customers in the
aggregates production, construction, mining and minerals processing and in metal
and waste recycling. Expect results.
www.metso.com/miningandconstruction
The Automation segment's process automation and flow control solutions meet the
growing needs of Metso's customer industries to improve production process
efficiency as raw materials and energy sources become scarcer and their costs
increase. Our global network of service experts delivers business solutions to
our customers that improve their productivity, lower risks and optimize costs.
www.twitter.com/metsoautomation
Metso is a global supplier of technology and services to customers in the
process industries, including mining, construction, pulp and paper, power, and
oil and gas. Our 30,000 professionals based in over 50 countries contribute to
sustainability and deliver profitability to customers worldwide. Metso's shares
are listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd.
www.metso.com, www.twitter.com/metsogroup
For further information, please contact:
Equipment: Jouko Tolonen, Area Sales Manager, Mining and Construction, Metso,
tel. +385 50 355 7580, jouko.tolonen(at)metso.com
Automation: Pasi Airikka, Product Manager, Automation, Metso, tel.
+385 40 587 2730, pasi.airikka(at)metso.com
OSAO: Kalevi Hirvonen, Project Manager, OSAO Taivalkoski, tel.
+358 10 27 23705, kalevi.hirvonen(at)osao.fi
Metso Lokotrack LT106 mobile crusher:
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Metso DNA automation system:
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