DRA-C8396-PCP-002-Milling and Classification Rev B

Functional Specification and
Control Philosophy for Asanko

Gold Mine Project
Milling & Classification
APPROVAL
Martin Barnard Process Engineer
Thys Beytell Senior Control Systems Engineer
Control & Instrumentation

James Bolton
Engineer
Functional Specification and Control
Philosophy for
ASANKO GOLD MINE PROJECT
Rev. B Date. 01.06.2015
REVISION RECORD
Page Revision Description Date

1-42 A Issued For Approval 16/01/2015
B P&ID Rev2 Updates 01/06/2015
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
Document Number Document Name
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction..................................................................................................................................................
1.1 Documentation flow.........................................................................................................
1.2 SCADA programming instructions...................................................................................
1.2.1 Process interlocks.....................................................................................................5
1.2.2 Safety interlocks.......................................................................................................5
1.2.3 Maintenance mode...................................................................................................6
2 Milling and Classification Circuit..............................................................................................................
2.1 C8396-PID-0201..............................................................................................................
2.1.1 Primary Mill / SAG Mill (ML-0154)............................................................................7
2.2 C8396-PID-0211............................................................................................................13
2.2.1 Primary Mill Fixed Side Lubrication........................................................................13
2.3 C8396-PID-0212............................................................................................................13
2.3.1 Primary Mill Floating Side Lubrication....................................................................13
2.4 C8396-PID-0213............................................................................................................13
2.4.1 Primary Mill Motor...................................................................................................13
2.5 C8396-PID-0221............................................................................................................14
2.5.1 Secondary Ball Mill (ML-0330)................................................................................14
2.6 C8396-PID-0222............................................................................................................18
2.6.1 Secondary Mill Discharge Sump (TK-0344)...........................................................18
2.6.2 Secondary Mill Discharge Pumps (PP-0350/2)......................................................19
2.6.3 Cyclone Cluster Feed Density (DT-0350)...............................................................24
2.7 C8396-PID-0223............................................................................................................25
2.7.1 Cyclone Cluster (CL-0296).....................................................................................25
2.8 C8396-PID-0224............................................................................................................27
2.8.1 Secondary Milling Spillage Pumps (PP-0354/6).....................................................27
2.9 C8396-PID-0231............................................................................................................28
2.9.1 Secondary Mill Fixed Side Lubrication....................................................................28
2.10 C8396-PID-0232............................................................................................................28
2.10.1 Secondary Mill Floating Side Lubrication................................................................28
2.11 C8396-PID-0233............................................................................................................28
2.11.1 Secondary Mill Motor..............................................................................................28
2.12 C8396-PID-0241............................................................................................................28
2.12.1 Pebble Recycle Conveyor (CV-0180).....................................................................28
2.12.2 Pebble Crusher (CR-0194).....................................................................................30
2.13 C8396-PID-0251............................................................................................................30
2.13.1 Pebble Crusher Lubrication....................................................................................30
2.14 C8396-PID-0261............................................................................................................30
2.14.1 Gravity Scalping Screen No 1 (SR-0466)...............................................................30
2.14.2 Gravity Concentrator No 1 (GS-0474)....................................................................33
2.14.3 Gravity Scalping Screen No 2 (SR-1502)...............................................................36
2.14.4 Gravity Concentrator No 2 (GS-0476)....................................................................38
3 APPENDIX.................................................................................................................................................42

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List of Tables
Table 1: SAG Mill Inlet Water Parameters.........................................................................................8

Table 2: SAG Mill Inlet Water Flow Control (FIT-0154)......................................................................8
Table 3: Primary SAG Mill Interlocks (ML-0154)..............................................................................10
Table 4: Secondary Ball Mill Interlocks (ML-0330)...........................................................................15
Table 5: Secondary Mill Discharge Sump Level Control (LT-0344).................................................20
Table 6: Secondary Mill Discharge Pump No 1 Duty Selection (PP-0350)......................................20
Table 7: Secondary Mill Discharge Pump No 2 Duty Selection (PP-0352)......................................21
Table 8: Secondary Mill Discharge Pump No 1 Interlocks (PP-0350)..............................................21
Table 9: Secondary Mill Discharge Pump No 2 Interlocks (PP-0352)..............................................23
Table 10: Cyclone Cluster Feed Density (DT-0350)........................................................................25
Table 11: Cyclone Duty Selection (CL-0296)...................................................................................26
Table 12: Cyclone Cluster Feed Pressure (PIT-0296).....................................................................27
Table 13: Cluster Underflow Delivery Valve Interlocks....................................................................27
Table 14: Secondary Mill Spillage Level Control (LT-0354).............................................................28
Table 15: Pebble Recycle Conveyor Interlocks (CV-0180)..............................................................29
Table 16: Magnet and Magnet Belt Interlocks (EM-0184/5).............................................................30
Table 17: Pebble Crusher Interlocks (CR-0194)..............................................................................31
Table 18: Gravity Scalping Screen No 1 Spray Water Flow Control (FT-0466A)............................31
Table 19: Gravity Scalping Screen No 1 Dilution Water Equation Parameters...............................32
Table 20: Gravity Scalping Screen No1 Dilution Water Control (FT-0466B)...................................33
Table 21: Gravity Scalping Screen No 1 Interlocks (SR-0466)........................................................33
Table 22: Gravity Concentrator No 1 Feed Valve Control (GS-0474)..............................................35
Table 23: Gravity Concentrator No1 Interlocks (GS-0474)..............................................................36
Table 24: Gravity Scalping Screen No 2 Spray Water Flow Control (FT-1502A)............................37
Table 25: Gravity Scalping Screen No 2 Dilution Water Equation Parameters...............................37
Table 26: Gravity Scalping Screen No 2 Dilution Water Control (FT-1502B)..................................38
Table 27: Gravity Scalping Screen No 2 Interlocks (SR-1502)........................................................38
Table 28: Gravity Concentrator No 2 Feed Valve Control (GS-0476)..............................................40
Table 29: Gravity Concentrator No 2 Interlocks (GS-0476).............................................................41

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1 Introduction
1.1 Documentation flow
Documentation flow of the project is as follows. (All these documents must be read in conjunction
with this document):
 Process Design Criteria

 PFD’s (Process Flow Diagrams) including Mass Balance
 P&ID’s (Process & Instrumentation Diagrams)
 Equipment list
 Functional Specification (this document)
1.2 SCADA programming instructions
Alarms on computer control system will only be for critical items and indicate the exact problem
(indicated in RED). Other alarms caused by main alarm must just be notes (indicated in
YELLOW). The alarm page must however include a record of all the alarms.
The control functions and modes are broken into the following sections:
1.2.1 Process interlocks
Process interlocks will be used to indicate that all process conditions when running in a specific
direction are healthy for safe operation of a drive in question. Process interlocks are only relevant
while the control mode is in interlock mode. The field start pushbuttons are disabled, but the field
stop pushbutton is enabled.
1.2.2 Safety interlocks
Safety interlocks will be used and will never be disabled in any mode and will stop the drive when
running. Safety interlocks are relevant in both control modes.

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1.2.3 Maintenance mode
Maintenance mode will be installed for maintenance purposes only. In maintenance mode all
process interlocks are disabled. All safety interlocks, maintenance interlocks and start-up
interlocks are enabled. When pressing the field start request button, an area siren will sound and
the drive will be enabled to start when the start window is active. After the motor has been running
in maintenance mode for a time exceeding the maintenance time set point, the control mode will
automatically change back to interlock mode. If the interlock of the drive is not healthy, the drive
will trip, preventing drives being run in maintenance mode for extended periods. The motor tag
indicator located next to the motor symbol will indicate that the motor is in maintenance mode by
changing its fill colour to yellow. While the motor is running, the operator can change the control
mode and provided that there is no fault within the newly selected mode the drive will keep on
running. The valve tag indicator located next to the valve symbol will indicate that the valve is in
maintenance mode by changing its fill colour to yellow. Valve positions can only be changed from
the SCADA when in maintenance mode. While in maintenance mode the operator has full control
functions from the field control stations.

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2 Milling and Classification Circuit
2.1 C8396-PID-0201
2.1.1 Primary Mill / SAG Mill (ML-0154)
Material enters the milling and classification circuit via the mill feed conveyor (CV-0112), which is
fed either directly from the jaw crusher (CR-0014) or from the crushed ore stockpile via an apron
feeder. Feed material as well as process water enter the primary SAG mill (ML-0154) at the feed
hopper (ZA-0140). Primary SAG mill scats is discharged onto the scats conveyor (CV-0180) which
is discharged either directly back to the mill feed conveyor (CV-0112), discharged through a pebble
cone crusher (CR-0194) to the mill feed conveyor, or discharged into a scats bunker (BN-0138).
Primary Sag Mill Trommel screen underflow discharges into the secondary mill discharge sump
(TK-0344).
SAG mill inlet water addition is calculated with the following formulas and parameters:
Table 1: SAG Mill Inlet Water Parameters
Parameter Tag Number Variable Value

Mill Feedrate WT-0114 A Measured
Mill Feed % Solids Input B 92%
Circulating Load Input C 26%
Mill Discharge % Solids Input D 74%
Mill Inlet Water Addition
Set Point with scats
FIT-0154 E Set Point
recirculation selected
(XZSC-0192 = Activated)
Mill Inlet Water Addition
Set Point with scats to
Bunker (XZSC-0190 FIT-0154 F Set Point
AND XZSO-0192 =
Activated)

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Depending on the route selection of the SAG mill scats, the process water addition control block
will have different set points:
Table 2: SAG Mill Inlet Water Flow Control (FIT-0154)

Description Item Number Limits
Process
Set Point 1: Calculated Variable “E”
Water Flow FIT-0154
Scats Recirculating m3/hr
rate (m3/hr)
Process
Set Point 2: Calculated Variable “F”
Water Flow FIT-0154
Scats to Bunker m3/hr
rate (m3/hr)
Process
Controlled Variable Water Flow FIT-0154 0-500m3/hr
rate (m3/hr)
Process
Water
Manipulated Variable Control FY-0154 0 – 100%
Valve
Opening
Process
Water
Final Control Element Control FY-0154 0 – 100%
Valve
Opening
Action Table
Description Condition Action
Water Addition Rate
FIT-0154>SP Decrease Valve Opening FV-0154
Above SP
Water Addition Rate
FIT-0154<SP Increase Valve Opening FV-0154
Below SP
OPTION 1: Mill inlet water set point is calculated with fresh feed and scats recirculation.
E=AB ( 1+C ) ( 1−D

D )
− A (1+ D)(1−B)
OPTION 2: Mill inlet water set point is based on fresh feed only.
F= AB ( 1−D
D )
− A (1−B)

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Table 3: Primary SAG Mill Interlocks (ML-0154)

Item Tag # If Condition Resultant Action Interlock Type
ML-0154 = Process
Process Water FV-0154 Close FV-0154
“Stop” Interlock
WT-0114 <
Mill Feed WT-0114 50tph & Timer Trip ML-0154 Safety Interlock
= 10 minutes
“Deactivated”
Mill Seal Water
FSL-0154 & Trip ML-0154 Safety Interlock
Flow
Timer = 1 min.
Mill Siren ML-0154 = UA-0156A/B = ON
Before Start ML-0154 ”Start Timer = 15 Safety Interlock
Allowed command” seconds
Crash Stop/Start
Disable Mill
ML-0154
HS-0156
E-Stop “Activated” and Safety Interlock
A/B/C/D
UA-0156A/B = ON
until operator
acknowledge
PIT-1640A
Mill Motor HP AND PIT- Mill Motor HP
PIT- Start Interlock
Lubrication 1640B ≥ 55 lubrication System
1640A/B Only
Pressure bar for time ≥ Healthy
5min
PIT-1640A OR
PIT-1640B <
Mill Motor HP Stop Mill MILL-
PIT- 50bar within
Lubrication 0302 (NC- Safety Interlock
1640A/B the first 5min
Pressure 0303)
after mill
running
PUMP-1394
Mill Motor LP Start Disable/ Stop
PUMP-1394 and PUMP-
Lubrication Mill MILL-0302 Safety Interlock
PUMP-0344 0344 = not
Pump (NC-0303)
running
PUMP-0312
Mill Fixed Side Start Disable/ Stop
PUMP-0312 and PUMP-
LP Lubrication Mill MILL-0302 Safety Interlock
PUMP-0313 0313 = not
Pump (NC-0303)
running
PUMP-0341
Mill Floating LP Start Disable/ Stop
PUMP-0341 and PUMP-
Lubrication Mill MILL-0302 Safety Interlock
PUMP-0342 0342 = not
Pump (NC-0303)
running
Mill Motor LP FIT-1640A OR Start Disable Mill
FIT-1640A **Start Interlock
Lubrication Flow FIT-1640B < MILL-0302
FIT-1640B Only
Rate 10lt/min (NC-0303)
Mill Motor LP FIT-1640A OR Stop Mill MILL-
FIT-1640A
Lubrication Flow FIT-1640B < 0302 (NC- Safety Interlock
FIT-1640B
Rate 8lt/min 0303)
Hydraulic Oil TIT-0309 TIT-0309 < Start Disable Mill **Start Interlock
Tank 30°C MILL-0302 Only
Temperature (NC-0303)

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(Fixed Side)
Hydraulic Oil
Stop Mill MILL-
Tank TIT-0309 <
TIT-0309 0302 (NC- Safety Interlock
Temperature 25°C
0303)
(Fixed Side)
Hydraulic Oil
Start Disable Mill
Tank TIT-0309 > **Start Interlock
TIT-0309 MILL-0302
Temperature 60°C Only
(NC-0303)
(Fixed Side)
Hydraulic Oil
Start Disable Mill
Tank TIT-0334 < **Start Interlock
TIT-0334 MILL-0302
(NC-0303)
(Floating Side)
Hydraulic Oil
Stop Mill MILL-
Tank TIT-0334 <
TIT-0334 0302 (NC- Safety Interlock
Temperature 25°C
0303)
(Floating Side)
Hydraulic Oil
Start Disable Mill
TIT-0334 MILL-0302
(NC-0303)
(Floating Side)
Slide Shoe
TIT- Start Disable Mill
Bearing TIT-0304A/B/ **Start Interlock
0304A/B/ MILL-0302
Temperature C/D > 72 °C Only
C/D (NC-0303)
(Fixed Side)
Slide Shoe
TIT- Stop Mill MILL-
Bearing TIT-0304A/B/
0304A/B/ 0302 (NC- Safety Interlock
Temperature C/D > 75 °C
C/D 0303)
(Fixed Side)
Slide Shoe
0305A/B/ MILL-0302
C/D (NC-0303)
(Floating Side)
Slide Shoe
TIT- Stop Mill MILL-
Bearing TIT-0305A/B/
0305A/B/ 0302 (NC- Safety Interlock
Temperature C/D > 75 °C
C/D 0303)
(Fixed Side)
Hydraulic Oil Start Disable Mill
LIT- LIT-0309A/B < Start Interlock
Tank Level MILL-0302
0309A/B 45% Only
(Fixed Side) (NC-0303)
Hydraulic Oil
Stop Mill MILL-
Tank LIT- LIT-0309A/B <
0302 (NC- Safety Interlock
Temperature 0309A/B 40%
0303)
(Fixed Side)
LIT-0334 < Start Interlock
Tank Level LIT-0334 MILL-0302
45% Only
(Floating Side) (NC-0303)
Hydraulic Oil
Stop Mill MILL-
Tank LIT-0334 <
LIT-0334 0302 (NC- Safety Interlock
Temperature 40%
0303)
(Floating Side)
Low flow on FIT-0312A FIT-0312A < Start Disable Mill **Start Interlock

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Hydraulic Oil MILL-0302
130 l/min Only
(Fixed Side LP) (NC-0303)
Low flow on Stop/Start Disable
FIT-0312A <
Hydraulic Oil FIT-0312A Mill MILL-0302 Safety Interlock
120 l/min
Low flow on FIT- Start Disable Mill
FIT-0304A/B/ **Start Interlock
Hydraulic Oil 0304A/B/ MILL-0302
C/D < 12 l/min Only
(Fixed Side LP) C/D (NC-0303)
Low flow on
FIT-0304A/B/
Hydraulic Oil FIT- Stop Mill MILL-
C/D < 12 l/min
(Fixed Side LP 0304A/B/ 0302 (NC- Safety Interlock
> 30 sec after
– During Start- C/D 0303)
mill start-up
up)
FIT-0304A/B/
C/D < 15 l/min
Low flow on FIT- Stop Mill MILL-
for > 5sec
Hydraulic Oil 0304A/B/ 0302 (NC- Safety Interlock
(after the first
(Fixed Side-LP) C/D 0303)
30 sec. after
mill start-up)
Low flow on FIT-0312C < Start Disable Mill
**Start Interlock
Hydraulic Oil FIT-0312C 330 l/min for > MILL-0302
Only
(Gearbox) 5sec (NC-0303)
Low flow on FIT-0312C < Stop Mill MILL-
Hydraulic Oil FIT-0312C 300 l/min for > 0302 (NC- Safety Interlock
(Gearbox) 5sec 0303)
Low pressure PIT-0312B < Start Disable Mill
**Start Interlock
on Hydraulic Oil PIT-0312B 1.2 bar for > MILL-0302
Only
(Fixed Side_LP) 5sec (NC-0303)
Low pressure Stop Mill MILL-
PIT-0312B < 1
on Hydraulic Oil PIT-0312B 0302 (NC- Safety Interlock
bar for > 5sec
(Fixed Side_LP) 0303)
Low pressure PIT-0312C < Start Disable Mill
**Start Interlock
on Hydraulic Oil PIT-0312C 1.2 bar for > MILL-0302
Only
Low pressure Stop Mill MILL-
PIT-0312C < 1
on Hydraulic Oil PIT-0312C 0302 (NC- Safety Interlock
bar for > 5sec
(Gearbox) 0303)
Low flow on
Start Disable Mill
Hydraulic Oil FIT-0341< 130 **Start Interlock
FIT-0341 MILL-0302
(Floating Side l/min Only
(NC-0303)
LP)
Low flow on
Stop/Start Disable
Hydraulic Oil FIT-0341< 120
FIT-0341 Mill MILL-0302 Safety Interlock
(Floating Side l/min
(NC-0303)
LP)
Low flow on FIT-0305A/B/
Hydraulic Oil FIT- C/D < 12 l/min Stop Mill MILL-
(Floating 0305A/B/ for > 30 sec 0302 (NC- Safety Interlock
Side_LP – C/D after mill start- 0303)
During Start-up) up
Low flow on FIT- FIT-0305A/B/ Stop Mill MILL-
Safety Interlock
Hydraulic Oil 0305A/B/ C/D < 15 l/min 0302 (NC-

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for > 5sec
(Floating (after the first
C/D 0303)
Side_LP) 30 sec. after
mill start-up)
Low pressure
Start Disable Mill
on Hydraulic Oil PIT-0341 < 1.2 **Start Interlock
PIT-0341 MILL-0302
(Floating bar for > 5sec Only
(NC-0303)
Side_LP)
Low pressure
Stop Mill MILL-
on Hydraulic Oil PIT-0341 < 1
PIT-0341 0302 (NC- Safety Interlock
(Floating bar for > 5sec
0303)
Side_LP)
Low pressure PIT- PIT-0304A/ Start Disable Mill
**Start Interlock
on Hydraulic Oil 0304A/B/ B/C/D < 20bar MILL-0302
Only
(Fixed Side_HP) C/D for > 5sec (NC-0303)
Low pressure PIT- PIT-0304A/ Stop Mill MILL-
on Hydraulic Oil 0304A/B/ B/C/D < 15bar 0302 (NC- Safety Interlock
(Fixed Side_HP) C/D for > 5sec 0303)
Low pressure
PIT- PIT-0305A/ Start Disable Mill
on Hydraulic Oil **Start Interlock
0305A/B/ B/C/D < 20bar MILL-0302
(Floating Only
C/D for > 5sec (NC-0303)
Side_HP)
Low pressure
PIT- PIT-0305A/ Stop Mill MILL-
on Hydraulic Oil
0305A/B/ B/C/D < 15bar 0302 (NC- Safety Interlock
(Floating
C/D for > 5sec 0303)
Side_HP)
Filter Differential Stop Mill MILL-
PDSH-0312 >
Pressure High PDSH-0312 0302 (NC- Safety Interlock
Max for > 1hr
(Fixed Side_LP) 0303)
PDSH-0317 >
Max for > 1hr
(Fixed Side_HP) 0303)
Filter Differential
Stop Mill MILL-
Pressure High PDSH-0341 >
PDSH-0341 0302 (NC- Safety Interlock
(Floating Max for > 1hr
0303)
Side_LP)
Filter Differential
Stop Mill MILL-
Pressure High PDSH-0315 >
PDSH-0315 0302 (NC- Safety Interlock
(Floating Max for > 1hr
0303)
Side_HP)
PDSH-0343 >
Max for > 4hr
(Circulating) 0303)
If Mill = Not
Start Disable Mill Start Interlock
Barring Timer Running for >
ML-0154 Only
20min
Mill Motor Oil Start Disable Mill Start Interlock
TIT-1640A <
Tank TIT-1640A MILL-0302 Only & Safety
35
Temperature (NC-0303) Interlock
Mill Motor Oil Stop Mill MILL-
TIT-1640A >
Tank TIT-16430 0302 (NC- Safety Interlock
35
Temperature 0303)

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Please note that all Start Interlocks marked with ** will switch form a Start Interlock to an ALARM
conditions when the mill is running.
See Vendor Control Philosophy in Appendix XX for Barring Procedure.
2.2 C8396-PID-0211
2.2.1 Primary Mill Fixed Side Lubrication
See Vendor Control Philosophy in Appendix XX for Fixed Side Lubrication.
2.3 C8396-PID-0212
2.3.1 Primary Mill Floating Side Lubrication
See Vendor Control Philosophy in Appendix XX for Floating Side Lubrication.
2.4 C8396-PID-0213
2.4.1 Primary Mill Motor
See Vendor Control Philosophy in Appendix XX for Mill Motor.

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2.5 C8396-PID-0221
2.5.1 Secondary Ball Mill (ML-0330)
The Secondary Ball Mill (ML-0330) is in a closed-circuit with a discharge sump (TK-0344) and
pumps (PP-0350/2); hydro cyclones (CL-0296) and two gravity concentrators (GS-0474/6) with
vibrating scalping screens (SR-0466/1502). The hydro cyclone’s underflow is split into three
streams, of which two passes over sizing screens and the other directly back to the secondary mill
feed box. Both sizing screens overflow directly back to the secondary mill whilst the underflow
passes through two gravity concentrators before the gravity tails returns to the secondary mill.
Gravity concentrates are fed to the Intensive Leach Reactor (ILR). Steel balls are added into the
mill feed hopper by means of a ball loading magnetic hoist (EM-1460) and ball loading kibble (ZA-
0280). No water is added into the secondary mill feed hopper as the cyclone underflow is diluted
before reporting to the gravity concentrators, after which no density correction is needed for
secondary mill feed conditions.
Table 4: Secondary Ball Mill Interlocks (ML-0330)

PP-0350 AND
Secondary Mill
PP-0350 PP-0352 =
Discharge Trip ML-0330 Safety Interlock
PP-0352 STOP & Timer
Sump Pumps
= 10 minutes
Mill Seal Water “Activated” &
FSL-0330 Trip ML-0330 Safety Interlock
Flow Timer = 1 min.
Mill Siren ML-0330 = XA-0332A/B = ON
Before Start ML-0330 ”Start Timer = 15 Safety Interlock
Allowed command” seconds
Crash Stop/Start
Disable Mill
ML-0330
HS-0332
E-Stop “Activated” and Safety Interlock
A/B/C/D
UA-0332A/B = ON
until operator
acknowledge
PIT-1640A
Mill Motor HP AND PIT- Mill Motor HP
PIT- Start Interlock
Lubrication 1640B ≥ 55 lubrication System
1640A/B Only
Pressure bar for time ≥ Healthy
5min
PIT-1640A OR
PIT-1640B <
Mill Motor HP
PIT- 50bar within Stop Mill ML-0303
Lubrication Safety Interlock
1640A/B the first 5min (NC-0303)
Pressure
after mill
running

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PUMP-1394
Mill Motor LP Start Disable/ Stop
PUMP-1394 and PUMP-
Lubrication Mill ML-0303 Safety Interlock
PUMP-0344 0344 = not
Pump (NC-0303)
running
PUMP-0312
Mill Fixed Side Start Disable/ Stop
PUMP-0312 and PUMP-
LP Lubrication Mill ML-0303 Safety Interlock
PUMP-0313 0313 = not
Pump (NC-0303)
running
PUMP-0341
Mill Floating LP Start Disable/ Stop
PUMP-0341 and PUMP-
Lubrication Mill ML-0303 Safety Interlock
PUMP-0342 0342 = not
Pump (NC-0303)
running
Mill Motor LP FIT-1640A OR Start Disable Mill
FIT-1640A **Start Interlock
Lubrication Flow FIT-1640B < ML-0303
FIT-1640B Only
Rate 10lt/min (NC-0303)
Mill Motor LP FIT-1640A OR
FIT-1640A Stop Mill ML-0303
Lubrication Flow FIT-1640B < Safety Interlock
FIT-1640B (NC-0303)
Rate 8lt/min
Hydraulic Oil
Start Disable Mill
TIT-0309 ML-0303
(NC-0303)
(Fixed Side)
Hydraulic Oil
Tank TIT-0309 < Stop Mill ML-0303
TIT-0309 Safety Interlock
Temperature 25°C (NC-0303)
(Fixed Side)
Hydraulic Oil
Start Disable Mill
TIT-0309 ML-0303
(NC-0303)
(Fixed Side)
Hydraulic Oil
Start Disable Mill
TIT-0334 ML-0303
(NC-0303)
(Floating Side)
Hydraulic Oil
Tank TIT-0334 < Stop Mill ML-0303
TIT-0334 Safety Interlock
Temperature 25°C (NC-0303)
(Floating Side)
Hydraulic Oil
Start Disable Mill
TIT-0334 ML-0303
(NC-0303)
(Floating Side)
Slide Shoe
0304A/B/ ML-0303
C/D (NC-0303)
(Fixed Side)
Slide Shoe
TIT-
Bearing TIT-0304A/B/ Stop Mill ML-0303
0304A/B/ Safety Interlock
Temperature C/D > 75 °C (NC-0303)
C/D
(Fixed Side)
Slide Shoe TIT- TIT-0305A/B/ Start Disable Mill **Start Interlock
Bearing 0305A/B/ C/D > 72 °C ML-0303 Only

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Temperature
C/D (NC-0303)
(Floating Side)
Slide Shoe
TIT-
Bearing TIT-0305A/B/ Stop Mill ML-0303
Temperature C/D > 75 °C (NC-0303)
C/D
(Fixed Side)
LIT- LIT-0309A/B < Start Interlock
Tank Level ML-0303
0309A/B 45% Only
(Fixed Side) (NC-0303)
Hydraulic Oil
Tank LIT- LIT-0309A/B < Stop Mill ML-0303
Safety Interlock
Temperature 0309A/B 40% (NC-0303)
(Fixed Side)
LIT-0334 < Start Interlock
Tank Level LIT-0334 ML-0303
45% Only
(Floating Side) (NC-0303)
Hydraulic Oil
Tank LIT-0334 < Stop Mill ML-0303
LIT-0334 Safety Interlock
Temperature 40% (NC-0303)
(Floating Side)
Low flow on Start Disable Mill
FIT-0312A < **Start Interlock
Hydraulic Oil FIT-0312A ML-0303
130 l/min Only
Low flow on Stop/Start Disable
FIT-0312A <
Hydraulic Oil FIT-0312A Mill ML-0303 Safety Interlock
120 l/min
Low flow on FIT- Start Disable Mill
FIT-0304A/B/ **Start Interlock
Hydraulic Oil 0304A/B/ ML-0303
C/D < 12 l/min Only
(Fixed Side LP) C/D (NC-0303)
Low flow on
FIT-0304A/B/
Hydraulic Oil FIT-
C/D < 12 l/min Stop Mill ML-0303
(Fixed Side LP 0304A/B/ Safety Interlock
> 30 sec after (NC-0303)
– During Start- C/D
mill start-up
up)
FIT-0304A/B/
C/D < 15 l/min
Low flow on FIT-
for > 5sec Stop Mill ML-0303
Hydraulic Oil 0304A/B/ Safety Interlock
(after the first (NC-0303)
(Fixed Side-LP) C/D
30 sec. after
mill start-up)
Low flow on FIT-0312C < Start Disable Mill
**Start Interlock
Hydraulic Oil FIT-0312C 330 l/min for > ML-0303
Only
Low flow on FIT-0312C <
Stop Mill ML-0303
Hydraulic Oil FIT-0312C 300 l/min for > Safety Interlock
(NC-0303)
(Gearbox) 5sec
Low pressure PIT-0312B < Start Disable Mill
**Start Interlock
on Hydraulic Oil PIT-0312B 1.2 bar for > ML-0303
Only
(Fixed Side_LP) 5sec (NC-0303)
Low pressure
PIT-0312B < 1 Stop Mill ML-0303
on Hydraulic Oil PIT-0312B Safety Interlock
bar for > 5sec (NC-0303)
(Fixed Side_LP)

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Low pressure PIT-0312C < Start Disable Mill
**Start Interlock
on Hydraulic Oil PIT-0312C 1.2 bar for > ML-0303
Only
Low pressure
PIT-0312C < 1 Stop Mill ML-0303
on Hydraulic Oil PIT-0312C Safety Interlock
bar for > 5sec (NC-0303)
(Gearbox)
Low flow on
Start Disable Mill
Hydraulic Oil FIT-0341< 130 **Start Interlock
FIT-0341 ML-0303
(Floating Side l/min Only
(NC-0303)
LP)
Low flow on
Stop/Start Disable
Hydraulic Oil FIT-0341< 120
FIT-0341 Mill ML-0303 Safety Interlock
(Floating Side l/min
(NC-0303)
LP)
Low flow on FIT-0305A/B/
Hydraulic Oil FIT- C/D < 12 l/min
Stop Mill ML-0303
(Floating 0305A/B/ for > 30 sec Safety Interlock
(NC-0303)
Side_LP – C/D after mill start-
During Start-up) up
FIT-0305A/B/
Low flow on C/D < 15 l/min
FIT-
Hydraulic Oil for > 5sec Stop Mill ML-0303
(Floating (after the first (NC-0303)
C/D
Side_LP) 30 sec. after
mill start-up)
Low pressure
Start Disable Mill
on Hydraulic Oil PIT-0341 < 1.2 **Start Interlock
PIT-0341 ML-0303
(Floating bar for > 5sec Only
(NC-0303)
Side_LP)
Low pressure
Stop Mill
on Hydraulic Oil PIT-0341 < 1
PIT-0341 ML-0303 Safety Interlock
(Floating bar for > 5sec
(NC-0303)
Side_LP)
Low pressure PIT- PIT-0304A/ Start Disable Mill
**Start Interlock
on Hydraulic Oil 0304A/B/ B/C/D < 20bar ML-0303
Only
Low pressure PIT- PIT-0304A/ Stop Mill
on Hydraulic Oil 0304A/B/ B/C/D < 15bar ML-0303 Safety Interlock
Low pressure
PIT- PIT-0305A/ Start Disable Mill
on Hydraulic Oil **Start Interlock
0305A/B/ B/C/D < 20bar ML-0303
(Floating Only
C/D for > 5sec (NC-0303)
Side_HP)
Low pressure
PIT- PIT-0305A/
on Hydraulic Oil Stop Mill ML-0303
0305A/B/ B/C/D < 15bar Safety Interlock
(Floating (NC-0303)
C/D for > 5sec
Side_HP)
Filter Differential
PDSH-0312 > Stop Mill ML-0303
Pressure High PDSH-0312 Safety Interlock
Max for > 1hr (NC-0303)
(Fixed Side_LP)
Filter Differential PDSH-0317 > Stop ML-0303
PDSH-0317 Safety Interlock
Pressure High Max for > 1hr (NC-0303)

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(Fixed Side_HP)
Filter Differential
Pressure High PDSH-0341 > Stop Mill ML-0303
(Floating Max for > 1hr (NC-0303)
Side_LP)
Filter Differential
Pressure High PDSH-0315 > Stop Mill ML-0303
(Floating Max for > 1hr (NC-0303)
Side_HP)
Filter Differential
PDSH-0343 > Stop Mill ML-0303
Pressure High PDSH-0343 Safety Interlock
Max for > 4hr (NC-0303)
(Circulating)
If Mill = Not Start Disable Mill
Start Interlock
Barring Timer Running for > ML-0330
Only
20min
Mill Motor Oil Start Disable Mill Start Interlock
TIT-1640A <
Tank TIT-1640A ML-0303 Only & Safety
35
Temperature (NC-0303) Interlock
Mill Motor Oil
TIT-1640A > Stop Mill ML-0303
Tank TIT-16430 Safety Interlock
35 (NC-0303)
Temperature
Please note that all Start Interlocks marked with ** will switch from a Start Interlock to an ALARM
conditions when the mill is running.
See Vendor Control Philosophy in Appendix XX for Barring Procedure.
2.6 C8396-PID-0222
2.6.1 Secondary Mill Discharge Sump (TK-0344)
Primary SAG mill discharge (ML-0154), secondary ball mill discharge (ML-0330), ILR tails (PP-
0502), ILR spillage (PP-0504), Gold room spillage (PP-1038), and secondary mill sump spillage
pumps (PP-0354/6) is fed into the secondary mill discharge sump (TK-0344). Slurry in the
discharge sump is pumped to the hydro cyclones (CL-0296), of which the overflow is sent to the
pre-leach thickener (TH-0548) and the underflow is processed in the gravity concentrators (GS-
0474/6) and secondary mill.
The discharge sump level is controlled by the variable speed drives on the discharge pumps (PP-
0354/6).
Table 5: Secondary Mill Discharge Sump Level Control (LT-0344)


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Set Point Level (%) LT-0344 60%

Controlled
Level (%) LT-0344 0-100%
Variable
Vary Output
Manipulated Pump Variable
SC-0354 OR SC-0356 40-100%
Variable Speed Drive
(pending “Duty Select”)
Final Control Process Water
FV-0344 OPEN/CLOSE
Element Addition
Action Table
Condition % of Level Action
Pump Output SC-0354 OR SC-0356 = 100%
Level HH LT-0344>90% And FV-0344 = “Close”
And disregard control loop DT-0350
LT-0344>
Level H Increase Pump Output SC-0354 OR SC-0356
SP+10%
SP-10%<
Operating Operational Dead-band.
LT-0344
Range No change to pump speed
>SP+10%
LT-0344<
Level L Decrease Pump Output SC-0354 OR SC-0356
SP-10%
Pump Output SC-0354 OR SC-0356 = 40%
Level LL LT-0344<20% And FV-0344 = 100% Open
And disregard control loop DT-0350
2.6.2 Secondary Mill Discharge Pumps (PP-0350/2)
The mill discharge stream is pumped to the Cyclone Cluster (CL-0296). The duty pump must be
selected from the SCADA, after which the second pump is then automatically selected as the
standby unit.
Table 6: Secondary Mill Discharge Pump No 1 Duty Selection (PP-0350)

Secondary Mill
Operator No 1 Discharge
PP-0350 ON/OFF
Selection No 1 Pump No 1
“Duty Select”
Action Table
Operator PP-0350 =”Duty PP-0352 (NC-0352) = “Disabled”
Selection No 1 Select” (cannot start)
Close Standby
Close Suction Valve
Pump Suction XV-0352A
XV-0352A =”Close”
Valve
Close Standby
Close Delivery Valve
Pump Delivery XV-0352D
XV-0352D =”Close”
Valve

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Open Standby
Open Suction Drain
Pump Suction XV-0352B
XV-0352B = “Open”
Drain
Close Standby Close GSW Valve
XVS-0352
GSW Valve XVS-0352
Standby Pump Leave in full manual control.
XV-0352C
Flush Valve Operator decision to “Open” or “Close”
Discharge Drain Leave in full manual control.
XV-0350E
Valve Operator decision to “Open” or “Close”
Table 7: Secondary Mill Discharge Pump No 2 Duty Selection (PP-0352)

Secondary Mill
Operator No 1 Discharge
PP-0352 ON/OFF
Selection No 2 Pump No 2
“Duty Select”
Action Table
Operator PP-0352 =”Duty PP-0350 (NC-0350) = “Disabled”
Selection No 2 Select” (cannot start)
Close Standby
Close Suction Valve
Pump Suction XV-0350A
XV-0350A =”Close”
Valve
Close Standby
Close Delivery Valve
Pump Delivery XV-0350D
XV-0350D =”Close”
Valve
Open Standby
Open Suction Drain
Pump Suction XV-0350B
XV-0350B = “Open”
Drain
Close Standby Close GSW Valve
XVS-0350
GSW Valve XVS-0350
Standby Pump Leave in full manual control.
XV-0350C
Flush Valve Operator decision to “Open” or “Close”
Discharge Drain Leave in full manual control.
XV-0350E
Valve Operator decision to “Open” or “Close”

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Table 8: Secondary Mill Discharge Pump No 1 Interlocks (PP-0350)

PP-0350 AND
Process Water Process
FV-0344 PP-0352 = Close FV-0344
Valve Interlock
“Stop”
Stop/Start Disable
Discharge Flush Secondary Mill Process
XV-0350C “Open”
Valve Discharge Pump Interlock
No 1 NC-0350
Stop/Start Disable
Discharge Drain Secondary Mill Process
XV-0350E “Open”
No 1 NC-0350
Stop/Start Disable
Closed Suction Secondary Mill Process
XV-0350A “Closed”
No 1 NC-0350
Stop/Start Disable
Open Suction Secondary Mill Process
XV-0350B “Open”
Drain Valve Discharge Pump Interlock
No 1 NC-0350
Stop/Start Disable
Closed Delivery Secondary Mill Process
XV-0350D “Closed”
No 1 NC-0350
Stop/Trip Close XV-0350A
Secondary Mill &
Process
Discharge PP-0350 “Stop” Open XV-0350B
Interlock
Pump No 1 &
NC-0350 Close XV-0350D
“Deactivated” Stop/Start Disable
GSW Supply & Secondary Mill
FSL-0350 Safety Interlock
Flow Low Timer = 10 Discharge Pump
seconds No 1 NC-0350
Allow Start of
Secondary Mill
GSW Supply Discharge Pump Start Interlock
FSL-0350 “Deactivated”
Flow Low No 1 Only
NC-0350; Timer =
10 seconds
Stop/Start Disable
GSW Supply Secondary Mill
XVS-0350 “Closed” Safety Interlock
Valve Discharge Pump
No 1 NC-0350
Start Disable
Cyclone Feed XV-0296 < 3 Valves Secondary Mill Start Interlock
Valves A-P Open Discharge Pump Only
No 1 NC-0350
Stop Secondary
Cyclone Feed PIT-0296 > Mill Discharge Process
PIT-0296
Pressure 250kPa Pump No 1 Interlock
NC-0350

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Stop/Start Disable
Secondary Mill
Secondary Mill
Discharge LT-0344 LT-0344 < 5% Safety Interlock
Discharge Pump
Sump Level
No 1 NC-0350
Stop/Start Disable
PT-1348 <
Process Water Secondary Mill Process
PT-1348 300kPa for
Supply Pressure Discharge Pump Interlock
30sec
No 1 NC-0350
Stop/Start Disable
PT-1294 <
GSW LP Supply Secondary Mill Process
PT-1294 600kPa for
Pressure Discharge Pump Interlock
30sec
No 1 NC-0350
Secondary Mill Stop/Start Disable
Feed Chute Secondary Mill
LSH-0330 Activated Safety Interlock
Blocked Chute Discharge Pump
Detector No 1 NC-0350
Stop/Start Disable
Secondary Mill
Secondary Mill
Feed Chute ZS-0330 Activated Safety Interlock
Discharge Pump
Position Switch
No 1 NC-0350
Open GSW Valve
“Start XVS-1350 Process
Pump Start-up PP-0350
Selected” NC-0350 VSD = Interlock
40% for 30seconds
Stop/Start Disable
Cyclone
XZSC-0478 Secondary Mill Process
Underflow Closed
Discharge Pump Interlock
Route
No 1 NC-0350
Stop/Start Disable
Cyclone
Secondary Mill Process
Overflow Trash SR-0524 “Stop”
Screen
No 1 NC-0350
Table 9: Secondary Mill Discharge Pump No 2 Interlocks (PP-0352)

PP-0350 AND
Process Water Process
FV-0344 PP-0352 = Close FV-0344
Valve Interlock
“Stop”
Stop/Start Disable
Discharge Flush Secondary Mill Process
XV-0352C “Open”
No 2 NC-0352
Stop/Start Disable
Discharge Drain Secondary Mill Process
XV-0350E “Open”
No 2 NC-0352
Stop/Start Disable
Closed Suction Secondary Mill Process
XV-0352A “Closed”
No 2 NC-0352

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Stop/Start Disable
Open Suction Secondary Mill Process
XV-0352B “Open”
Drain Valve Discharge Pump Interlock
No 2 NC-0352
Stop/Start Disable
Closed Delivery Secondary Mill Process
XV-0352D “Closed”
No 2 NC-0352
Stop/Trip Close XV-0352A
Secondary Mill &
Process
Discharge PP-0352 “Stop” Open XV-0352B
Interlock
Pump No 2 &
NC-0352 Close XV-0352D
Stop/Start Disable
“Activated” &
FSL-0352 Timer = 10 Safety Interlock
Flow Low Discharge Pump
seconds
No 2 NC-0352
Allow Start of
Secondary Mill
GSW Supply Discharge Pump Start Interlock
FSL-0352 “Activated”
Flow Low No 2 Only
NC-0352 Timer =
10 seconds
Stop/Start Disable
XV-0352 “Closed” Safety Interlock
Valve Discharge Pump
No 2 NC-0352
Start Disable
Cyclone Feed XV-0296 < 3 Valves Secondary Mill Start Interlock
Valves A-P Open Discharge Pump Only
No 2 NC-0352
Stop Secondary
Cyclone Feed PIT-0296 > Mill Discharge Process
PIT-0296
Pressure 250kPa Pump No 2 Interlock
NC-0352
Stop/Start Disable
Secondary Mill
Secondary Mill
Discharge LT-0344 LT-0344 < 5% Safety Interlock
Discharge Pump
Sump Level
No 2 NC-0352
Stop/Start Disable
PT-1348 <
Process Water Secondary Mill Process
PT-1348 300kPa for
Supply Pressure Discharge Pump Interlock
30sec
No 1 NC-0352
Stop/Start Disable
PT-1294 <
GSW LP Supply Secondary Mill Process
PT-1294 600kPa for
Pressure Discharge Pump Interlock
30sec
No 1 NC-0352
Secondary Mill Stop/Start Disable
Feed Chute Secondary Mill
LSH-0330 Activated Safety Interlock
Blocked Chute Discharge Pump
Detector No 2 NC-0352
Secondary Mill ZS-0330 Activated Stop/Start Disable Safety Interlock

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Secondary Mill
Feed Chute
Discharge Pump
Position Switch
No 2 NC-0352
NC-0352 VSD =
“Start Process
Pump Start-up PP-0352 40% for 30seconds
Selected” Interlock
(TBC)
Open GSW Valve
Cyclone
XVS-1352 Process
Underflow XZSC-0478 Activated
NC-0352 VSD = Interlock
Route
40% for 30seconds
Stop/Start Disable
Cyclone
Secondary Mill Process
Overflow Trash SR-0524 “Stop”
Screen
No 2 NC-0352
2.6.3 Cyclone Cluster Feed Density (DT-0350)
The cyclone cluster (CL-0296) is fed from either one of the secondary mill discharge pumps (PP-
0350/2) via a densitometer (DT-0350) and flow meter (FT-0350) at a controlled feed density. Flow
meter (FT-0350) will be used for accounting purposes only and will not perform any control
function, whilst the densitometer (DT-0350) will be used to control the process water addition to the
secondary mill discharge sump (TK-0344) delivering the required density to the cyclones. The
process water added to the discharge sump is measured via a flow meter (FT-0344) and controlled
to the desired flow rate by the action of a flow control valve (FV-0344). Flow meter (FT-0344) will
be used for accounting purposes only and will not perform any control function. This control loop is
also a secondary control to LT-0344 and must be disregarded on high-high and low-low levels.
Table 10: Cyclone Cluster Feed Density (DT-0350)

Cyclone Cluster
Set Point DT-0350 1.65t/m3
Feed density
Controlled Cyclone Cluster
DT-0350 1.00 - 2.00t/m3
Variable Feed density
Manipulated Flow Control
FV-0344 0%-100%
Variable Valve Opening
Action Table
Density HH DT-0350 > SP+0.2 FV-0344 = 100% Open
Density H DT-0350 > SP+0.05 Increase valve opening FV-0344
Operational
SP-0.05 < DT-0350 < SP+0.05 No action
Dead Band
Density L DT-0350 < SP-0.05 Decrease valve opening FV-0344

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Density LL DT-0350 < SP-0.1 FV-0344 = “Closed”
2.7 C8396-PID-0223
2.7.1 Cyclone Cluster (CL-0296)
Slurry from secondary mill discharge sump (TK-0344) is pumped to a set of 16 hydro-cyclones
(CL-0296). The design is based on a 14 running and 2 standby operation. The cyclone overflow
gravitates to a trash removal screen (SR-0524), whilst the underflow accumulates in a vendor
supplied underflow box from where it can be routed to both gravity concentrators (GS-0474/6) with
the remainder returning directly to the mill feed chute (ZA-0282).
The hydro-cyclone operation will be governed by maintaining an 80kPa feed pressure monitored
and controlled by (PIT-0296) within a certain range by taking hydro-cyclones on/off-line to suit. The
selection of hydro-cyclones may also be put on a duty cycle for selection of units on and off-line
ensuring wear-life of the units is relatively even. The operator will select 14 duty cyclones after
which the remaining 2 cyclones will automatically be selected as standby units.
Table 11: Cyclone Duty Selection (CL-0296)

Description Tag Number Limits
XV-0296A XZSO-0296A/ XZSC-0296A
XV-0296B XZSO-0296B/ XZSC-0296B
Duty Cyclone XV-0296C XZSO-0296C/ XZSC-0296C
Selection: XV-0296D XZSO-0296D/ XZSC-0296D
XV-0296E XZSO-0296E/ XZSC-0296E
A B XV-0296F XZSO-0296F/ XZSC-0296F
C D XV-0296G XZSO-0296G/ XZSC-0296G
Operator XV-0296H XZSO-0296H/ XZSC-0296H
E F
Selection XV-0296I XZSO-0296I/ XZSC-0296I
G H
XV-0296J XZSO-0296J/ XZSC-0296J
I J
XV-0296K XZSO-0296K/ XZSC-0296K
K L
XV-0296L XZSO-0296L/ XZSC-0296L
M N XV-0296M XZSO-0296M/ XZSC-0296M
O P XV-0296N XZSO-0296N/ XZSC-0296N
XV-0296O XZSO-0296O/ XZSC-0296O
XV-0296P XZSO-0296P/ XZSC-0296P
Action Table
If a selection of 14 cyclones has been made,
Duty Selection = disable further selection.
Select 14 Duty XV-0296
Cyclones A/B/C/D/E/F/G/H Selected Cyclone Feed Valves = “Enable”
I/J/K/L/M/N/O/P Non-selected Cyclones Feed Valves =
“Close/Disable”

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The pressure transmitter (PIT-0296) will regulate the cyclone pressure by opening and closing the
associated shut-off valve to each cyclone. The opening and closing of the cyclone feed valves will
be done alphabetically
Table 12: Cyclone Cluster Feed Pressure (PIT-0296)

. Description Item Number Limits
Cyclone Cluster
Set Point PIT-0296 80kPa
Feed Pressure
Controlled Cyclone Cluster
PIT-0296 0-250kPa
Variable Feed Pressure
Manipulated Cyclone Feed XV-0296 A-P
OPEN/CLOSE
Variable Valve (pending duty select above)
Action Table
Pressure HH Not Used
PIT-0296>
Open next Cyclone Feed Valve in
Pressure H SP+10kPa
alphabet sequence
For time > 10sec
SP+10kPa>
Operational Dead-band.
Operating Range PIT-0296
No change to valve configuration
>SP-10kPa
PIT-0296<
SP-10kPa
For time > 10sec Close Cyclone Feed Valve in
Pressure L
& reverse alphabet sequence
PP-0350 or PP-0352 =
“Running”
Close all duty selected Cyclone
PIT-0296<20kPa
Feed Valves
Pressure LL or
AND;
PP-0350 & PP-0352 = “Stop”
Min number of Cyclones open = 3
Table 13: Cluster Underflow Delivery Valve Interlocks

Item Tag No If Condition Resultant Action Interlock Type
Gravity
SR-0466 = “Not Process
Scalping SR-0466 Close XV-0466
running” Interlock
Screen No 1
Gravity
SR-1502 = “Not Process
Scalping SR-1502 Close XV-1502
running” Interlock
Screen No 2

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2.8 C8396-PID-0224
2.8.1 Secondary Milling Spillage Pumps (PP-0354/6)
Two submersible spillage pumps (PP-0354/6), pumps water and fine slurry spillage out of the
secondary mill discharge sump (TK-0344). The bunds are designed enabling a FEL or bobcat to
remove the dewatered oversized material.
The spillage pumps in the milling area will sound a siren if the level reaches the high limit. These
pumps will not start automatically but will require a control room start. The pump will however stop
automatically once a low level has been detected.
Table 14: Secondary Mill Spillage Level Control (LT-0354)

Set Point Level % LT-0354 30%
Controlled
Level % LT-0354 0-100%
Variable
Manipulated
Siren UA-0354 ON/OFF
Variable 1
Secondary Mill
Final Control PP-0354 (NC-0354)
Spillage Pump ON/OFF
Element 1 PP-0356 (NC-0356)
Drives
Action Table
Level HH Not used
Level H LT-0354>SP UA-0354= ON
Stop/Start Disable
Secondary Mill Spillage Pump No 1
Level L LT-0354<5% PP-0354 (NC-0354) and
Secondary Mill Spillage Pump No 2
PP-0356 (NC-0356)
Level LL Not used

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2.9 C8396-PID-0231
2.9.1 Secondary Mill Fixed Side Lubrication
See Vendor Control Philosophy in Appendix XX for Fixed Side Lubrication.
2.10 C8396-PID-0232
2.10.1 Secondary Mill Floating Side Lubrication
See Vendor Control Philosophy in Appendix XX for Floating Side Lubrication.
2.11 C8396-PID-0233
2.11.1 Secondary Mill Motor
See Vendor Control Philosophy in Appendix XX for Mill Motor.
2.12 C8396-PID-0241
2.12.1 Pebble Recycle Conveyor (CV-0180)
Primary Sag Mill scats is discharged onto the pebble recycle conveyor (CV-0180) which is
discharged either directly back to the mill feed conveyor (CV-0112); passes through a pebble cone
crusher (CR-0194) to the mill feed conveyor or into a scats bunker (BN-0138). A magnet (EM-
0184) with a magnet belt is installed for removal of tramp material to protect the pebble crusher, as
well as a metal detector (ZM-0186) for final protection. A weightometer (WT-0202) is installed and
will only be used for accounting purposes and will not perform any control function. Additionally the
conveyor belt is equipped with a speed switch, safety pull-cords, audible siren, and belt alignment
limit switches. A blocked chute detection level switch at the belt’s head chute stops the belt when
activated. The pebble recycle conveyor will be variable speed, but will not be used for control
purposes – speed input will be manually done by the operator.

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Table 15: Pebble Recycle Conveyor Interlocks (CV-0180)

Stop/start disable
NC-0184 = Process
Belt magnet EM-0184 conveyor
“Stop” Interlock
CV-0180
Stop/start disable
Metal Detector YSH-0180 Activated conveyor Safety Interlock
CV-0180
Stop/start disable
Belt tear YS-0180 Activated conveyor Safety Interlock
CV-0180
ZST-0180A
Alignment Stop conveyor
OR Activated Safety Interlock
switches CV-0180
ZST-0180B
ZSH-0180A
Alignment Stop conveyor
OR Activated Safety Interlock
switches CV-0180
ZSH-0180B
Stop/start disable
Drive Gate
ZS-0180 Deactivated conveyor Safety Interlock
Position Switch
CV-0180
HS-0180A Stop/start disable
Pull switches OR Activated conveyor Safety Interlock
HS-0180B CV-0180
LSH-0180 =
Stop/start disable
Blocked chute “activated” &
LSH-0180 conveyor Safety Interlock
detection Timer = 3
CV-0180
seconds (TBC)
SSL-0180 =
“activated” & Stop conveyor
Speed Switch SSL-0180 Safety Interlock
Timer = 10 CV-0180
seconds (TBC)
CV-0180 = Sound siren
Start Siren UA-0180 ”Start UA-0180 for 15 Safety Interlock
command” seconds
CV-0112 =
CV-0112 “not running” Stop/Start disable
Transfer to Mill Process
AND AND conveyor
Feed Conveyor Interlock
XZSC-0192 XZSC-0192 = CV-0180
Activated
CR-0194 =
CR-0194 “not running” Stop/Start disable
Transfer to Process
AND AND conveyor
Pebble Crusher Interlock
XZSO-0190 XZSO-0190 = CV-0180
Activated
Table 16: Magnet and Magnet Belt Interlocks (EM-0184)

HS-0184A Stop/start disable
Pull switches OR Activated Magnet Belt Safety Interlock
HS-0184B NC-0184
Drive Gate ZS-0184 Activated Stop/start disable Safety Interlock

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Magnet Belt
Position Switch
NC-0185
Sound siren
NC-0184 =
Start Siren UA-0184 UA-0184 for 15 Safety Interlock
“Start Signal”
seconds
2.12.2 Pebble Crusher (CR-0194)
Pebble crusher (CR-0194) is fed from the pebble recycle conveyor (CV-0180) when route selected.
Table 17: Pebble Crusher Interlocks (CR-0194)

Stop/Start disable
HS-0194 =
E-Stop HS-0194 Pebble Crusher Safety Interlock
“Activated”
CR-0194
CR-0194 = Sound siren
command” seconds
2.13 C8396-PID-0251
2.13.1 Pebble Crusher Lubrication
See Vendor Control Philosophy in Appendix XX for Pebble Crusher Lubrication.
2.14 C8396-PID-0261
2.14.1 Gravity Scalping Screen No 1 (SR-0466)
Gravity Scalping Screen No 1 (SR-0466) is installed before Gravity Concentrator No 1 (GS-0474),

screening all oversized material from the feed as per Vendor design requirements, and returning
the screen oversize to the Secondary Mill Feed Chute (ZA-0282). The screen undersize can then
either be routed to Gravity Concentrator No 1 (XV-0466A), or by-passed back to the Secondary
Mill Feed Chute (XV-0466B).

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The supply of spray water to the scalping screen is measured via a flow meter (FT-0466A) and
controlled to the desired flow rate by the action of a flow control valve (FV-0466A). The actual
flowrate of the spray water is then exported and used to calculate the additional process water to
be added delivering the required feed density to the gravity concentrator.
Table 18: Gravity Scalping Screen No 1 Spray Water Flow Control (FT-0466A)
Spray Water
Set Point Flow rate FT-0466A 20 m3/hr
(m3/hr)
Spray Water
Controlled
Flow rate FT-0466A 0-100m3/hr
Variable
(m3/hr)
Spray Water
Manipulated Control
FY-0466A 0 – 100%
Variable Valve
Opening
Action Table
Water Addition
FT-0466A >SP Decrease Valve Opening FV-0466A
Rate Above SP
Water Addition
FT-0466A <SP Increase Valve Opening FV-0466A
Rate Below SP
Process water addition to the Gravity Scalping Screen No 1 Feed Box (ZA-0464) is calculated
based on the feed density required by Gravity Concentrator No1 (GS-0474). The water addition is
measured by a flow meter (FT-0466B) and controlled to the required set point by a control valve
(FV-0466B).
Table 19: Gravity Scalping Screen No 1 Dilution Water Equation Parameters

Cyclone Feed
Measured A FT-0350
Flowrate
Cyclone Feed
Measured B DT-0350
Density
Solids Density Input C 2.72
Cyclone underflow
Input D 66%
Solids Recovery
Split to Gravity
Input E 30%
Screen

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Gravity
Concentrator Input F 60%
%Sw/w
Spray Water
Measured G FT-0466A
Addition (m3/hr)
Process Water
Calculated H Calculated
Addition
H= ABDE ([ 1−F
F )−(
BC −C )]
C−B
−G
Table 20: Gravity Scalping Screen No1 Dilution Water Control (FT-0466B)
Process
Set Point Water Flow FT-0466B Calculate “H” Value
rate (m3/min)
Process
Controlled
Water Flow FT-0466B 0-100m3/min
Variable
rate (m3/min)
Process
Water
Manipulated
Control FY-0466B 0 – 100%
Variable
Valve
Opening
Action Table
Water Addition
FT-0466B >SP Decrease Valve Opening FV-0466B
Rate Above SP
Water Addition
FT-0466B <SP Increase Valve Opening FV-0466B
Rate Below SP
Table 21: Gravity Scalping Screen No 1 Interlocks (SR-0466)

SR-0466 = Sound siren
command” seconds
Spray- and
FV-0466A AND FV- Process
Dilution Water SR-0466 “Stop”
0466B = “Close” Interlock
Valves

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2.14.2 Gravity Concentrator No 1 (GS-0474)
The Gravity Concentrator No1 (GS-0474) is fed with a controlled portion of the Cyclone Cluster
(CL-0296) underflow, after passing the scalping screen as outlined above. The unit will be
operated as a batch concentrate process and relies on the principle of centrifugal forces separating
the heavy phase from the light phase by means of a rotating fluidized bowl. The heavy phase
(containing the gold) is then discharged from the gravity concentrator as a concentrate and fed by
gravity to an ILR unit (RE-0498) for further processing. The tailings from the gravity concentrator is
continually discharged into the secondary mill feed hopper (ZA-0282) by means of a gravity
pipeline. The gravity concentrator feed can also be by-passed to the secondary mill feed hopper,
using the same gravity pipeline as the tailings during concentrate discharge, enabling the scalping
screen to operate continuously and ensuring a quick switch-over back to feed resulting in
increased concentrator utilisation.
A detailed description of the controls during each step is given in the vendor control and operating
philosophy. Refer to Appendix XX.
The following control descriptions are only for control functions at the DRA-Knelson interface with
most of the DRA-Knelson interfaces being interlocks:
1) Rest State:
The gravity concentrator is in the “rest state” if not operational. The feed to the gravity
concentrator is by-passed and fed to the secondary mill feed hopper. The feed will however be
stopped if a time-out period has lapsed (DRA scope). This mode will be active up to the point
where the operator selects to start the concentrator.
2) Fluidizing Water Addition:
The operator initiates the concentrator to start. The fluidization water valve is opened and
controlled to the operator pre-selected fluidization flowrate. The fluidizing water supplied to the
concentrator is measured via a flow meter (FT-0474) and controlled to the desired flow rate by the
action of a flow control valve (FV-0474). This control loop falls within the vendor’s scope. The
action table below shows the control of auxiliary valves around the gravity concentrator and fall
within DRA’s scope.

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During this step the fluidizing water feed pressure is monitored. If a positive pressure is achieved
and maintained for 30 seconds, the fluidizing water flowrate is automatically increased to
“concentration flowrate”. Also this control loop falls within the vendor scope, and is controlled by
the concentrator ICS. If the required flowrate is achieved, the concentrator automatically enters
concentration cycle.
3) Concentrating Cycle:
During this step, the feed valve to the concentrator is opened and the bypass valve is closed
enabling material flow to enter the concentrator. The concentrating cycle is continued to run for
45min. The concentrator ICS controls the fluidizing water flowrate to the pre-entered value. The
4) Feed Off Delay:
If the concentrating cycle time is complete, the “feed off delay” mode is automatically entered, and
the feed to the concentrator is bypassed. The fluidizing water flowrate automatically returns to the
“intermediate flowrate SP” (as entered by the operator in the “fluidizing water added step”). Once
again, the fluidizing water flowrate is measured via a flow meter (FT-0474) and controlled to the
desired flow rate by the action of a flow control valve (FV-0474). As per above – this control loop
falls within the vendor scope and is controlled with the concentrator ICS.
If the intermediate flowrate is achieved, the concentrator motor turns off and the fluidizing water is
reduced proportionally to the point where the motor has come to a complete stop. When the motor
has come to a complete stop, the fluidizing water should be completely closed. The machines
rotational speed (RPM) is monitored throughout the cycle and provides a means of ramping down
the water flow with the decreasing rotational speed when the motor is turned off. Precise control of
water flow when the motor is turned off is required to prevent:
 loss of concentrate in the rings of the inner cone to the tailings launder;
 migration of concentrate through the fluidization hole; and
 build-up of concentrate in the water jacket.
The “concentrating cone drain time mode” is automatically entered once the fluidizing valve is
closed.
5) Concentrating Cone Drain Time:

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During this step the heavy phase is washed from the concentrator bowl to the ILR unit. The
process water valve is opened assisting with the washing of the heavy phase to the ILR unit. This
step can be repeated if required. After the completion of this step, the cycle repeats itself by
entering the “fluidizing water addition mode”.
The action table below shows the control of auxiliary valves around the gravity concentrator and
fall within DRA’s scope:
Table 22: Gravity Concentrator No 1 Feed Valve Control (GS-0474)

Action Table
Step 3 – Concentration
By-pass Valve Close XV-0466B
Cycle = “Activated”
By-pass Valve Open XV-0466B
Cycle = “Deactivated”
Concentrator Step 3 – Concentration

Open XV-0466A
Feed Valve Cycle = “Activated”

Close XV-0466A
Feed Valve Cycle = “Deactivated”
Table 23: Gravity Concentrator No1 Interlocks (GS-0474)

Start Disable
Scalping SR-0466 = “Not Start Interlock
SR-0466 Concentrator
Screen running” only
NC-0474
Stop/Start Disable
SR-0466 = “Not Concentrator
Scalping Process
SR-0466 running” for NC-0474 &
Screen Interlock
Timer = 3min. Close XV-0466A
Open XV-0466B
Stop/Start Disable
Concentrator
Concentrator
Fluidising NC-1352 = “not
PP-1352 NC-0474 & Safety Interlock
Water Supply running”
Close XV-0466A
Pump
Open XV-0466B
Stop/Start Disable
XZSC-0466 = Concentrator
Cyclone U/F Process
XV-0466 “Closed” for NC-0474 &
Dart Valve Interlock
Timer = 3 min Close XV-0466A
Open XV-0466B

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Stop/Start Disable
ILR Feed Concentrator
WT-0496 > Process
Cone Max WT-0496 NC-0474 &
19ton Interlock
Level reached Close XV-0466A
Open XV-0466B
Stagger Implement 5 minute
GS-0474 Process
Concentrator GS-0476 = Start start delay on GS-
GS-0476 Interlock
start 0474
Gekko Gekko
Concentrating Flush Process
sequence step Gekko sequence step 1
Cycle = “Disabled” Interlock
no. 1 activated = “Activated”
2.14.3 Gravity Scalping Screen No 2 (SR-1502)
Gravity Scalping Screen No 2 (SR-1502) is installed before Gravity Concentrator No 2 (GS-0476),

screening all oversized material from the feed as per Vendor design requirements, and returning
the screen oversize to the Secondary Mill Feed Chute (ZA-0282). The screen undersize can then
either be routed to Gravity Concentrator No 2, or be by-passed back to the Secondary Mill Feed
Chute.
The supply of spray water to the scalping screen is measured via a flow meter (FT-1502A) and
controlled to the desired flow rate by the action of a flow control valve (FV-1502A). The actual
flowrate of the spray water is then exported and used to calculate the additional process water to
be added delivering the required feed density to the gravity concentrator.
Table 24: Gravity Scalping Screen No 2 Spray Water Flow Control (FT-1502A)
Spray Water
Set Point Flow rate FT-1502A 20 m3/hr
(m3/hr)
Spray Water
Controlled
Flow rate FT-1502A 0-100m3/hr
Variable
(m3/hr)
Spray Water
Manipulated Control
FY-1502A 0 – 100%
Variable Valve
Opening
Action Table

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Water Addition
FT-1502A >SP Decrease Valve Opening FV-1502A
Rate Above SP
Water Addition
FT-1502A <SP Increase Valve Opening FV-1502A
Rate Below SP
Process water addition to the Gravity Scalping Screen No 2 Feed Box (ZA-1500) is calculated
based on the feed density required by Gravity Concentrator No 2 (GS-0476). The water addition is
measured by a flow meter (FT-1502B) and controlled to the required set point by a control valve
(FV-1502B).
Table 25: Gravity Scalping Screen No 2 Dilution Water Equation Parameters

Cyclone Feed
Measured A FT-0350
Flowrate
Cyclone Feed
Measured B DT-0350
Density
Solids Density Input C 2.72
Cyclone underflow
Input D 66%
Solids Recovery
Split to Gravity
Input E 30%
Screen
Gravity
Concentrator Input F 60%
%Sw/w
Spray Water
Measured G FT-1502A
Addition (m3/hr)
Process Water
Calculated H Calculated
Addition
H= ABDE
[( ) (
1−F
F
−
C−B
BC−C
−G )]
Table 26: Gravity Scalping Screen No 2 Dilution Water Control (FT-1502B)
Process
Set Point Water Flow FT-1502B Calculate “H” Value
rate (m3/min)
Process
Controlled
Water Flow FT-1502B 0-100m3/min
Variable
rate (m3/min)

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Process
Water
Manipulated
Control FY-1502B 0 – 100%
Variable
Valve
Opening
Action Table
Water Addition
FT-1502B >SP Decrease Valve Opening FV-1502B
Rate Above SP
Water Addition
FT-1502B <SP Increase Valve Opening FV-1502B
Rate Below SP
Table 27: Gravity Scalping Screen No 2 Interlocks (SR-1502)

SR-1502 = Sound siren
command” seconds
Spray- and
FV-1502A AND FV- Process
Dilution Water SR-1502 “Stop”
1502B = “Close” Interlock
Valves
2.14.4 Gravity Concentrator No 2 (GS-0476)
The Gravity Concentrator No 2 (GS-0476) is fed with a controlled portion of the Cyclone Cluster
(CL-0296) underflow, after passing the scalping screen as outlined above. The unit will be
operated as a batch concentrate process and relies on the principle of centrifugal forces separating
the heavy phase from the light phase by means of a rotating fluidized bowl. The heavy phase
(containing the gold) is then discharged from the gravity concentrator as a concentrate and fed by
gravity to an ILR unit (RE-0498) for further processing. The tailings from the gravity concentrator is
continually discharged into the secondary mill feed hopper (ZA-0282) by means of a gravity
pipeline. The gravity concentrator feed will also be by-passed to the secondary mill feed hopper,
using the same gravity pipeline as the tailings during concentrate discharge, enabling the scalping
screen to operate continuously and ensuring a quick switch-over back to feed resulting in
increased concentrator utilisation.
A detailed description of the controls during each step is given in the vendor control and operating
philosophy. Refer to Appendix XX.

Philosophy for
Rev. B Date. 01.06.2015
The following control descriptions are only for control functions at the DRA-Knelson interface with
most of the DRA-Knelson interfaces being interlocks.
1) Rest State:
The gravity concentrator is in the “rest state” if not operational. The feed to the gravity
concentrator is by-passed and fed to the secondary mill feed hopper. The feed will however be
stopped if a time-out period has lapsed (DRA scope). This mode will be active up to the point
where the operator selects to start the concentrator.
2) Fluidizing Water Addition:
The operator initiates the concentrator to start. The fluidization water valve is opened and
controlled to the operator pre-selected fluidization flowrate. The fluidizing water supplied to the
concentrator is measured via a flow meter (FT-0476) and controlled to the desired flow rate by the
action of a flow control valve (FV-0476). This control loop falls within the vendor’s scope. The
During this step the fluidizing water feed pressure is monitored. If a positive pressure is achieved
and maintained for 30 seconds, the fluidizing water flowrate is automatically increased to
“concentration flowrate”. Also this control loop falls within the vendor scope, and is controlled by
the concentrator ICS. If the required flowrate is achieved, the concentrator automatically enters
concentration cycle.
3) Concentrating Cycle:
During this step, the feed valve to the concentrator is opened and the bypass valve is closed
enabling material flow to enter the concentrator. The concentrating cycle is continued to run for
45min. The concentrator ICS controls the fluidizing water flowrate to the pre-entered value. The
4) Feed Off Delay:
If the concentrating cycle time is complete, the “feed off delay” mode is automatically entered, and
the feed to the concentrator is bypassed. The fluidizing water flowrate automatically returns to the
“intermediate flowrate SP” (as entered by the operator in the “fluidizing water added step”). Once

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again, the fluidizing water flowrate is measured via a flow meter (FT-0476) and controlled to the
desired flow rate by the action of a flow control valve (FV-0476). As per above – this control loop
falls within the vendor scope and is controlled with the concentrator ICS.
If the intermediate flowrate is achieved, the concentrator motor turns off and the fluidizing water is
reduced proportionally to the point where the motor has come to a complete stop. When the motor
has come to a complete stop, the fluidizing water should be completely closed. The machines
rotational speed (RPM) is monitored throughout the cycle and provides a means of ramping down
the water flow with the decreasing rotational speed when the motor is turned off. Precise control of
water flow when the motor is turned off is required to prevent:
 loss of concentrate in the rings of the inner cone to the tailings launder;
 migration of concentrate through the fluidization hole; and
 build-up of concentrate in the water jacket.
The “concentrating cone drain time mode” is automatically entered once the fluidizing valve is
closed.
5) Concentrating Cone Drain Time:
During this step the heavy phase is washed from the concentrator bowl to the ILR unit. The
process water valve is opened assisting with the washing of the heavy phase to the ILR unit. This
step can be repeated if required. After the completion of this step, the cycle repeats itself by
entering the “fluidizing water addition mode”.
The action table below shows the control of auxiliary valves around the gravity concentrator and
fall within DRA’s scope:
Table 28: Gravity Concentrator No 2 Feed Valve Control (GS-0476)

Action Table
By-pass Valve Close XV-1502B
Cycle = “Activated”
By-pass Valve Open XV-1502B
Cycle = “Deactivated”

Open XV-1502A
Feed Valve Cycle = “Activated”

Close XV-1502A
Feed Valve Cycle = “Deactivated”

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Table 29: Gravity Concentrator No 2 Interlocks (GS-0476)

Start Disable
Scalping SR-1502 = “Not Start Interlock
SR-1502 Concentrator
Screen running” only
NC-0476
Stop/Start Disable
SR-1502 = “Not Concentrator
Scalping Process
SR-1502 running” for NC-0476 &
Screen Interlock
Timer = 3min. Close XV-1502A
Open XV-1502B
Stop/Start Disable
Concentrator
Concentrator
Fluidising NC-1352 = “not
PP-1352 NC-0476 & Safety Interlock
Water Supply running”
Close XV-1502A
Pump
Open XV-1502B
Stop/Start Disable
XZSC-1502 = Concentrator
Cyclone U/F Process
XV-1502 “Closed” for NC-0476 &
Dart Valve Interlock
Timer = 3 min Close XV-1502A
Open XV-1502B
Stop/Start Disable
ILR Feed Concentrator
WT-0496 > Process
Cone Max WT-0496 NC-0476 &
19ton Interlock
Level reached Close XV-1502A
Open XV-1502B
Stagger Implement 5 minute
GS-0474 Process
Concentrator GS-0474 = Start start delay on GS-
GS-0476 Interlock
start 0476
Gekko Gekko
Concentrating Flush Process
sequence step Gekko sequence step 1
Cycle = “Disabled” Interlock
no. 1 activated = “Activated”

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Control Philosophy for Asanko

Milling & Classification

Martin Barnard Process Engineer

Thys Beytell Senior Control Systems Engineer

Control & Instrumentation

Rev. B Date. 01.06.2015

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1.1 Documentation flow

 Process Design Criteria

1.2 SCADA programming instructions

1.2.1 Process interlocks

1.2.2 Safety interlocks

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1.2.3 Maintenance mode

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2 Milling and Classification Circuit

2.1.1 Primary Mill / SAG Mill (ML-0154)

Table 1: SAG Mill Inlet Water Parameters

Parameter Tag Number Variable Value

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Table 2: SAG Mill Inlet Water Flow Control (FIT-0154)

E=AB ( 1+C ) ( 1−D

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Table 3: Primary SAG Mill Interlocks (ML-0154)

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Item Tag # If Condition Resultant Action Interlock Type

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See Vendor Control Philosophy in Appendix XX for Barring Procedure.

2.2.1 Primary Mill Fixed Side Lubrication

See Vendor Control Philosophy in Appendix XX for Fixed Side Lubrication.

2.3.1 Primary Mill Floating Side Lubrication

See Vendor Control Philosophy in Appendix XX for Floating Side Lubrication.

2.4.1 Primary Mill Motor

See Vendor Control Philosophy in Appendix XX for Mill Motor.

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2.5.1 Secondary Ball Mill (ML-0330)

Table 4: Secondary Ball Mill Interlocks (ML-0330)

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Item Tag # If Condition Resultant Action Interlock Type

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