Test bed – energy efficient mining

 

In Ludvika and in the surrounding area of Bergslagen, a national testbed is being created for the development of technology for energy efficient mining.
 
The aim of this project is to create an actual test environment, a test bed, where it is possible to test new technological solutions for reducing the need of energy used in the mining industry. By finding and using smart new solutions, it is possible to reduce the need for an expansion of the electrical infrastructure.
 
The test bed includes the operating mines of Zinkgruvan and Garpenberg, Blötberget and Norra Kärr which are not yet operating but under development, VB Energi’s existing regional electrical grid and the research and demonstration facility (RDD) available at STRI in Ludvika which offers the opportunity to conduct studies, simulations and test different solutions straight away.

Paper: HEAT COLLABORATION FOR INCREASED RESOURCE EFFICIENCY
- A CASE STUDY OF A REGIONAL DISTRICT HEATING SYSTEM AND A MINE

The paper was presented at the 15th International Symposium on District Heating and Cooling
September 4-7, 2016, Seoul, Republic of Korea (South Korea) by Danica Djuric Ilic. 

Download paper here!
 
Following parties are involved in the project:
AB Samarkand2015 / High Voltage Valley, Blötberget mine, Nordic Iron Ore, Garpenberg Mine-Boliden and Zinkgruvan-Lundin Mining, Norra Kärr-Tasman Metals, VB Energi, Linköping University, Luleå University of Technology, University of Dalarna, Ludvika, Väsman Invest, Elways Atlas Copco, Essverk, Industrial Load control and STRI etc.
"VINNOVA believes that the project has high potential and that it addresses a nationally as well as internationally important area. The mining industry as a whole is today one of Sweden's most energy-intensive industries and therefore there is both great potential and great need for energy efficient technologies "

Project duration: 01/08/2014 - 29/01/2016, Phase 1
Project owner: AB Samarkand2015
Project manager: High Voltage Valley