Modular Laboratories
SPECIFICATIONS
| Type: |
Modular Metal Construction |
| Configuration: |
Custom |
| Size: |
Custom | |
UEE laboratory modules are built using our flexible modular building design and can be expanded to meet all mining assay requirements. For example, an existing preparation unit can easily be expanded to include full production and support functionality. Laboratories can be configured with any of the following features:
- Core Logging and Splitting.
- Sample Preparation.
- Fire Assaying.
- Wet Assaying.
- Metallurgical Laboratory.
- Environmental Analysis.
- Oil Analysis.
- Offices.
- Lunch Rooms.
- Washrooms.
Laboratory modules are built with heavy-duty steel construction and are designed to provide a comfortable work area in a package that can be economically transported to site (pilot cars may be required in certain jurisdictions). The standard inside ceiling height of 10 feet allows sufficient space for the factory installation of dust and fume hoods, and all necessary ducting which reduces site setup time, eliminates component damage during shipping, and reduces the number of holes in the building.
Lighting is designed to provide shadow-free illumination in work areas, and windows can be added to provide additional natural light. Laboratory modules can be outfitted with on-demand or forced make up air systems with heating and cooling capacity to suit site conditions.
All of the laboratory modules are designed with straight forward foundation requirements, so most configurations can be set up and commissioned within a week of receiving the modules.
Sample Receiving and Preparation Module
Samples are received into the preparation module through steel double doors. The preparation module contains a TM Rhino jaw crusher, an LM2 pulverizer, and a four-door built-in electric oven that can handle up to 40 ten-kilogram samples. The crusher and pulverizer are both enclosed within hoods that exhaust dust to an external bag house, and make up air enters the module through floor grating.
The sample preparation module can comfortably support up to three technicians at work stations equipped with independently regulated compressed air guns. Production capacity of the module is 400 samples per day.
Wet Laboratory - Atomic Absorption (AA) Module
The center for digestion and final assay work, the wet laboratory module comes with cabinets specifically designed for each application, and include either acid-resistant epoxy or stainless steel counter tops. The digestion process can easily be inspected inside the well-lit fume hood, which is also equipped with a water wash system, fan, and scrubber.
A ventilated, counter-level work area is provided in front of the hot plates, and a stainless steel hood connected to the ventilation system removes acidic fumes from the Atomic Absorption unit. Make up air enters module through floor grating in front of the hood, ensuring fresh air circulates past the operators.
Hot water is provided by an efficient heating system, and water distillation equipment is elevated above the sink so water can be gravity-fed to all work locations.
An emergency eyewash station and shower are located near the exit of the tie-in module, giving ready access from chemical work stations.
Fire Assay Module
This 25-foot long module contains three Mines Assays GLO-BAR electric furnaces, two for fusion and one for cupellation. Space within the module is optimized by backing the furnaces close to the outside walls and utilizing removable panels for furnace maintenance.
A unique, swinging crucible draining rack maximizes working space within the fume hood, and a discharge hopper in the bottom of the hood provides a ventilated collection area for slag and other lead-bearing waste material. Temperature conditioned make up air enters the module through the perforated floor in front of the furnaces, and a specially designed fume hood on the cupellation furnace has room for three sets of 24 cupules. The Fire Assay Module has a production capacity of up to 350 samples a day, and can comfortable support two technicians.
Designed in consultation with Jack Stanley of:
ANALYTICAL LABORATORY CONSULTANTS LTD.
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