Automatic Product Sampler (APS)
Optimizing Power Plant & Mining Operations
Automated Sampling
Samples are collected from the belt automatically using a cross-belt sampler​
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Automatic operation using the plant’s distributed control system (DCS)​
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No stopping or slowing the belt​
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One sample every 15 minutes​​
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The system can be designed to sampling and preparation standards, including: ​
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ISO-12743: Cu, Pb, Zn, Ni​
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ISO-13909: Coke ​
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ASTM-E877: Chemical Analysis​
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ASTM-D7430: Coal
Sample Preparation
Collected samples are crushed to the required size​
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From 15kg to a 500g puck​
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From 50mm to 4.5mm (Crusher 1)​
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From 4.5mm to 200µm (Crusher 2)​
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Coal moisture content is recorded​
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Entire preparation process is automatically controlled and monitored​
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Sample is ready for chemical analysis using X-ray fluorescence (XRF)
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XRF Measurement and Analysis
VantaTM Reliability & Analytical Capability:​
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Quantification of up to 30 elements in one measurement​
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Detection down to 1 ppm for key elements​
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Analysis of light elements, including Mg, Al, Si, and S​
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Easy to Integrate:​
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No external control box​
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Accepts PLC or VantaTM Connect API Control​
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Rugged:​
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Vibration Tested (MIL-STD)​
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IP54 rated​
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Industrial Locking Connectors