Key information the mining industry needs to know
Remote Operations
Mining sites are often located in remote areas where fuel supply chains are long and vulnerable. Fuel degradation during storage and transport can significantly impact equipment performance and operational continuity.
Equipment Uptime
Unplanned downtime in mining is extremely costly. Poor fuel quality leads to injector fouling, filter clogging, and engine wear, all of which reduce equipment availability and increase maintenance costs.
ESG & Sustainability
Mining companies face increasing pressure to meet ESG targets and reduce their carbon footprint. Improved combustion efficiency through fuel conditioning directly contributes to lower emissions and sustainability reporting.
MINING FUEL TYPE
Fuel Type - Biofuel
Biofuels are increasingly used in mining to reduce carbon footprints, but their instability and sensitivity to contamination pose operational risks. Aderco's fuel conditioners ensure consistent performance in demanding conditions.
Variable fuel quality
Variable fuel quality due to feedstock differences
Microbial growth
Microbial growth in storage tanks and water presence
Oxidation and degradation
Oxidation and fuel degradation (fuel acidification)
Aderco Product Benefits
- Stabilises fuel for consistent combustion and separates water
- Prevents microbial contamination and sludge
- Enhances engine protection
- Reduces emissions and supports ESG targets
- Compatible with all diesel engines and systems
MINING FUEL TYPE
Fuel Type - Diesel
Diesel remains the primary fuel for mining equipment. However, its performance can be compromised by poor combustion, contamination, and wear on fuel system components.
Incomplete combustion
Incomplete combustion and carbon deposits
Water contamination
Water contamination and microbial growth
Low lubricity
Low lubricity causing injector wear
Aderco Product Benefits
- Improves combustion and fuel efficiency
- Prevents microbial growth and water-related issues
- Restores lubricity and protects fuel system parts
- Reduces maintenance and downtime
- Supports cleaner emissions
MINING FUEL TYPE
Fuel Type - HFO (Heavy Fuel Oil)
HFO is used in some mining operations for power generation, but its high viscosity and impurity levels demand robust fuel treatment to avoid engine damage and inefficiency.
Sludge and sediment
High levels of sludge and sediment
Poor atomisation
Poor atomisation and incomplete combustion
Component wear
Increased wear on fuel injectors and pumps
Aderco Product Benefits
- Breaks down sludge and improves fuel flow
- Enhances atomisation and combustion quality
- Reduces carbon build-up and emissions
- Protects engine components from wear
- Improves operational reliability
