Mechanical Technology November-December 2016

⎪ Proactive maintenance, lubrication and contamination management ⎪

MDR 300 slurry pump cuts downtime and power

T he largest steelmaker in Tur- key, Erdemir Group, wanted to improve reliability and process efficiency of the iron ore pelletis- ing unit and selected Metso MD slurry pumps to do the job. With the help of the innovative Metso MDR 300 pump, Turkey’s only iron ore pelletising facility is able to maximise its production.  “Very high resistance to wear and lower power consumption results have decreased the labour for maintenance,” says Tamer Sahin, plant maintenance manager, Erdemir Group. According to Sahin, the Metso MDR 300 has proven to be worthy of his praise. This is why the Turkish iron ore pelletising facility intends to acquire another pump at ‘break- neck speed’. I ndus t r i a l g i an t

counts on our expertise and that our pump offering met its needs. Reliable pumps are crucial in maximising the process availability and increasing production efficiency. Our strong pump services expertise will also allow us to provide the needed predictive and preventative maintenance activities that our customers need and deserve”, says Jim Board, senior vice-president, Metso Mining Flow Control. Low maintenance costs and heavy duty design Recent technical innovations,

coupled with the highest qual- ity abrasion resistant wear materials, make Metso

Above: The double adjust feature makes it easy to adjust the gap between the impeller and the inlet, making it easy to sustain the Metso MDR 300 pump’s high efficiency. Left: The MD series combines: the latest high-performance materials that resist abrasion, corrosion and erosion; consistent hydraulic design that limits inlet velocity at the best efficiency point; and a modular design that provides flexibility and optimisa- tion for continuous pump performance.

Erdemir Group was look- ing for ways to shorten the downtime in pro- duction at its Divrigi facility in central Turkey and the Metso MDR 300 pump, with its wide-ranging techni- cal features, turned out to be the perfect fit.

Metso is a world-leading industrial company serv- ing the mining, aggregates, recycling, oil, gas, pulp, paper

The double adjust fea- ture makes it easy to sustain

the high efficiency of the Metso MDR 300 pump. Since installation, Erdemir’s engineers estimate that the power con- sumption associated with this severe pump service has decreased by five to 10% compared with the previous pump from a different OEM. The Mill Discharge hard metal (MDM) and Mill Discharge rubber-lined (MDR) slurry pumps are the newest products to Metso’s complete range of heavy- duty slurry pumps. The Metso MD series answers today’s market needs and demands for improved, sustained performance. Specifically designed for mill circuit applications, the Metso MD series offer consistent operation between mill shutdowns. “We are pleased that this customer Latest technology minimises outages

and process industries. “We help our customers improve their operational efficiency, reduce risks and increase profitability by using our unique knowl- edge, experienced people and innovative solutions to build new, sustainable ways of growing together. “Our products range from mining and aggregates processing equipment and systems to industrial valves and controls. Our customers are supported by a broad scope of services and a global network of over 80 service centres and about 6 400 services professionals. Metso has an un- compromising attitude towards safety,” Board explains. Metso is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki, Finland, and had net sales of about € 2.9-billion in 2015. The com- pany employs over 12 000 people in more than 50 countries. q

mill discharge slurry pumps long-lasting and reliable. The MD series combines: the latest high-performance materials that resist abrasion, corrosion and erosion; con- sistent hydraulic design that limits inlet velocity at the best efficiency point; and a modular design that provides flexibility and optimisation for continuous pump performance. Erdemir Group is Turkey’s largest steelmaker and exports to more than 40 countries. The company produces 50% of Turkish iron ore output and meets 20% of the country’s iron ore demand. Erdemir’s iron ore pelletising facility is located in Divrigi, Sivas region, in central Turkey.

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