KONECRANES is introducing a broad range of lifting and materials handling technologies to Australasia, designed specifically for waste to energy (WtE) and biomass applications.
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| Konecranes’ WtE cranes are now available in Australia. |
The technologies include unmanned full automation, remote operation stations, remote monitoring, and maintenance reporting products.
“Our WtE cranes can be equipped with GlobalTechnical Support connection, remote monitoring and a compute interface capable of semi or fully unmanned automation or a remote for manual handling, as well as a range of features and benefits to maximise production and minimise running costs,” Konecranes Australia national industrial equipment manager Peter Monaghan said.Koncranes’ waste handling cranes also come equipped with smart features designed to manage critical crane functions to reduce structural stress, increase efficiency and prolong the machine’s lifespan.For instance, sway control minimises load sway from bridge and trolley motions, reducing collisions between the bucket and pit walls or hopper as well as preventing equipment damage.“Cranes play a crucial role in waste-to-energy as well as other modern incineration plants where tight environmental management guidelines are applied. A continuous material handling system with maximum safety and efficiency and minimum downtime is vital,” Monaghan said.For now, four types cranes are available to the sector – Konecranes’ biomass handling crane, refuse handling crane, refuse plant crane, and ash (or slag) handling crane.Additionally, Konecranes’ main user interface (MUI) is the company’s new standard solution for programming waste to energy automation.The MUI features a computer, which is fully integrated with the crane’s programmable logic controller (PLC) system, while isolated from outside networks. It allows the operator to schedule and program a week-long agenda that includes up to 20 different work routines in full automation, giving plant managers enhanced flexibility to manage pit operations for receiving, mixing and burning waste.