Automatic Product Sampler (APS)
Optimizing Power Plant & Mining Operations

Automated Sampling
Samples are collected from the belt automatically using a cross-belt sampler
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Automatic operation using the plant’s distributed control system (DCS)
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No stopping or slowing the belt
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One sample every 15 minutes
The system can be designed to sampling and preparation standards, including:
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ISO-12743: Cu, Pb, Zn, Ni
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ISO-13909: Coke
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ASTM-E877: Chemical Analysis
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ASTM-D7430: Coal


Sample Preparation
Collected samples are crushed to the required size
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From 15kg to a 500g puck
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From 50mm to 4.5mm (Crusher 1)
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From 4.5mm to 200µm (Crusher 2)
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Coal moisture content is recorded
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Entire preparation process is automatically controlled and monitored
Sample is ready for chemical analysis using X-ray fluorescence (XRF)
XRF Measurement and Analysis
VantaTM Reliability & Analytical Capability:
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Quantification of up to 30 elements in one measurement
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Detection down to 1 ppm for key elements
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Analysis of light elements, including Mg, Al, Si, and S
Easy to Integrate:
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No external control box
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Accepts PLC or VantaTM Connect API Control
Rugged:
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Vibration Tested (MIL-STD)
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IP54 rated
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Industrial Locking Connectors
