Mining Unit of Tanjung Enim (UPTE), PT Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk (PTBA), successfully to carry out mobilization of main mining equipment (ATU) Bucket Wheel Excavator (BWE) 202, BW 305 and CRC 505 and all its accessories from locations overhoul in point mine Air Laya (TAL) West to the location of the preparation, TAL new in pit, as far as 3.5 kilometers.
ATU removal was successfully completed on February 4, 2017 last. Vice Chairman of the Implementation Team Transport ATU 2017 Ardini said ATU migration in early 2017 motivated their move a new in pit stockpile, readiness BWE 202, and BWE condition which being treated.
Previously, to ensure the successful mobilization of this ATU, General Manager (GM) UPTE Bukit Asam Suhedi publish official letter containing the appointment of 50 personnel from various units of work, to engage removal ATU.
The tools of the main mine each weighs approximately 500 tons. His transfer by road is downhill and climbing and is still a land is becoming increasingly difficult due to erratic weather conditions. Therefore, this removal requires a team of dedicated and specialized expertise
Ardini explained, it has been calculated that with the distance along the 3.5 kilometers and a speed of bugger 600 meters per hour, then the migration can be completed within eight hours. But with the weather constraints in the field to make the transfer process takes up to two days.
"Obstacles in the implementation of which we are facing more dominant on the weather, ie rain. At the time we move BWE course, had several times interrupted because of rain. Not to mention the impact of after rain made the road that must be passed to become more risky makes ATU slip, "said Ardini.
Planning Manager Daily Operations UPTE PTBA is also the Chairman of the Implementation of the Transport BWE 2020, BW 305 and CRC 505 Year 2017 Depy Dervish said the success to success in the transfer ATU a feat in itself, considering that earlier, in the era before 2010, every ATU removal carried out by a team of foreign consultants which requires the Company to spend more money. With the lowering of PTBA own team, the company managed to save billions of rupiah.
