Engineering Services Archives

Machine Audit

Machine Audit KMK was invited to carry out the audit of an aging ship unloader. We inspected, surveyed, and validated the structural and mechanical function of the material reclaimer. Previously, it was used for unloading coal from bulk carriers at a historically important dock. Objectives: Inspection – Determine the state of the unloader Audit [...]

By KMK|2024-12-04T15:47:21+00:00 December 4th, 2024 |Bulk Material Handling, Engineering Services, Site Services|

O-Type Wagon Tippler

O-Type Wagon Tippler KMK Bulk Material Handling division was given the opportunity to design a replacement O-Type Tippler. The original Tippler was well used and worn out. The new machine was designed to: Fit into the existing foundations Handle an increased wagon load from 135t to 150t Include KMK’s design upgrade features Handle continuous [...]

By KMK|2024-11-22T15:31:22+00:00 November 19th, 2024 |Bulk Material Handling, Engineering Services, Site Services, Wagon Tipplers|

Plant Throughput Optimisation

Plant Throughput Optimisation KMK was requested by a major coal export terminal to review their existing wagon tippler system equipment for increasing the throughput capacity and system capability in line the new expansion. This included a site visit for equipment inspection, train track topography review, hand calculations, new plant time-cycle and running train [...]

By KMK|2024-11-18T15:38:32+00:00 August 4th, 2020 |Bulk Material Handling, Engineering Services, Process Analysis, Site Services, Train Dynamic Analysis|

Train Simulation

Train Simulation KMK was tasked by a major coal handling exporter to review their newly installed car Dumper system for equipment acceptance by evaluating the current throughput capacity against the client’s original specification. This task included a site visit for equipment inspection, system control software. (PLC/HMI/SCADA) review, power requirement calculations, new plant time-cycle [...]

By KMK|2024-11-18T15:29:33+00:00 August 4th, 2020 |Bulk Material Handling, Engineering Services, Site Services, Train Dynamic Analysis, Train Holding Devices, Train Moving Devices|

Spectator Grandstands

Spectator Grandstands KMK Consulting Engineers comprise of structural and mechanical engineers, project and site managers. The team has all the knowledge necessary to design, build and develop sports grandstand seating. KMK can guide developers and owners through all phases of the project. These phases will include: Working with architects on the initial design [...]

By KMK|2024-11-18T14:32:44+00:00 June 30th, 2020 |Engineering Services, Grandstands, Site Services, Spectator Arena and Grandstands|

Train Mover Design

Train Mover Design KMK was awarded a contract for designing an Indexer machine as part of a new Car Dumper system for 8000 tph (tonnes per hour) throughput. Wagon handling plants around the world require machines to handle trains of wagons to enable the unloading of these wagons. Typical bulk materials include Coal, [...]

By KMK|2024-11-21T09:19:11+00:00 August 4th, 2020 |Bulk Material Handling, Engineering Services, Train Dynamic Analysis, Train Moving Devices|

Process Plant Design and Analysis

Process Plant Design and Analysis KMK was tasked by a leading innovative company to provide structural analysis for wastewater purifying storage and tanks. This engineering work included review of 3D model, fabrication feasibility, hand calculations, finite element analysis (FEA) and material selection. Evaluation of product requirements, fully detailed process flow diagram. Plant equipment [...]

By KMK|2024-11-18T13:37:27+00:00 July 30th, 2020 |Engineering Services, Mining and Processing, Special Purpose Machinery|

Crane Design and Structural Analysis

Crane Design and Structural Analysis KMK have been involved with various projects in different industries to design, evaluate, verify, repair, and replace, automatic and semi-automatic crane systems. These engineering projects involved site inspection for product suitability, structural analysis for product acceptance, and detailed engineering drawings & documentation. Full crane usage and specification verification. [...]

By KMK|2024-11-15T12:12:42+00:00 July 30th, 2020 |Cranes and Lifting Equipment, Engineering Services, Lifting, Site Services|