Elk View Project Design included forensic analysis on runaway conditions due to brake failures, control design, upgraded brake system, upgraded across-the-line start to a synchronized soft-start system, and commissioning.
Year of Construction: | 1969 (CDI upgrade- 2010) |
Location: | Calgary, BC, Canada |
Length (Tail to Head): | 2.503 km |
Power: | 1500 kW |
Capacity: | 1650 tph |
Strength: | ST-2400 N/mm |
Speed: | 3.49 m/s |
Material: | Coal |