Ports, Rail and Air

Modelling and simulation experience across transport sectors

We have modelled Newcastle Harbour port operations, several coal loaders and numerous materials handling projects (including coal, bauxite and grain). Our ‘pit-to-port’ projects have included rail network modelling and scheduling and we have supported airports with terminal operations and bagging handling.

Trusted by:

Port of Newcastle, Port of Weipa, Port Waratah Coal Services, Hay Point, Port Kembla Coal Terminal, Fortescue Metals Group, Gladstone Ports Corporation, Sydney Airport, Melbourne Airport, Aurizon, Rio Tinto, Fortescue Metals Group, Hunter Valley Coal Chain Coordinator (HVCCC), South32

Talk to us about:

Simulation of port operations
Coal terminal modelling
Ship loading facilities
Port capacity modelling
Critical throughput modelling

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+61 2 4924 5400

Controlling Workplace Noise at a Coal Preparation Plant

Advitech’s acoustics specialists and structural engineers teamed up to solve a noise issue at our client’s Coal Preparation Plant.

Vehicle and haulage restraint systems

Vehicles transported to site on truck haulage beds must be appropriately restrained to the bed and restraint systems must comply with the Heavy Vehicle National Law and Load Restraint Guide. Advitech can provide clients with guidelines for appropriate and compliant restraints.

Send in the drones

Inspection of assets by drone avoids the constraints of working at heights, such as time, expense, risk and compliance issues.

Supporting Public School Upgrades

NSW Department of Education approached Advitech to provide concept civil and structural design services for a proposed upgrade to a community school in NSW.

Biodiversity Assessment (BDAR) for NSW Inland Rail Project

Advitech’ saccredited BAM assessors prepared Biodiversity Development Assessment Reports (BDARs) for proposed quarry sites for the NSW Inland Rail Project.

Simulation modelling of coal stockpiling and logistics for BHP

SMS developed a simulation model of a complex raw coal transportation system to address bottlenecks and inadequate storage. Relatively minor infrastructure upgrades were recommended, avoiding anticipated new stockpiles or other major investment. The model was then available for ongoing use, to support decision making for other proposed projects and upgrades.

Increased recovery of saleable coal at a coal preparation plant

Advitech helped a coal-handling and preparation plant to design and construct modifications to their flotation and dewatering circuits. The cost of the project was repaid within six months thanks to the resulting increase in saleable product and reduction in tailings disposal costs.

Process safety audits of water processing facilities

Advitech’s process engineers conducted process safety audits for a large water utility. Numerous process safety gaps were identified ranging from simple fixes to possible major environmental issues arising from inadequate chemical storage. Advitech’s recommendations and implementation program identified practical solutions to improve efficiency and enhance process safety across the organisation.

Noise localisation – QuattroSound™ directional noise monitoring system

Novecom developed the Quattrosound Directional Monitoring System for an open cut coal mine operating in an area combining heavy industry and residential properties. The directional system helped the operator measure the relative contribution of various noise sources within the community, enabling a better understnadig of noise issues and how to reduce their noise impacts while optimising productivity.

Radio Frequency RF propagation survey identifies dead spots

To identify the factors causing performance issues of the wireless mesh network, Acubis conducted a radio frequency (RF) propagation survey. Analysis from the site survey revealed multiple causes contributing to dead spots and shadowing which resulted in loss of data and voice connectivity in specific site locations.

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