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Robotic Application to Olympic Dam Tapping Practices

  • 2025
  • OriginalPaper
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Authors
Michael Hill
Rodrigo Madariaga
John Barbante
John O’Sullivan
Randall Fernando
Jared Hoog
Ian Fellows
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12th International Copper Conference
Publisher
Springer Nature Switzerland

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Abstract

This chapter explores the integration of robotic technology into the smelting processes at Olympic Dam, focusing on managing copper skull build-up during blister tapping. The project, a collaboration between Olympic Dam smelter, BHP innovation team, MIRS Robotics, and Vesuvius, aims to reduce operator risks and improve efficiency. The text details the use of high-temperature 3D scanning technology to create a clay model replica of a copper skull, which is then used to program a robot for precise lancing and build-up removal. The successful trial of the Vesuvius Anteris 360 scanner, capable of scanning temperatures up to 1300°C, is highlighted. Future work involves lab-scale tests with a frozen copper skull and the eventual goal of implementing the robot on a live blister taphole. The chapter concludes with the potential of this robotic solution to revolutionize smelting operations by reducing manual handling and improving taphole longevity.
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Title
Robotic Application to Olympic Dam Tapping Practices
Authors
Michael Hill
Rodrigo Madariaga
John Barbante
John O’Sullivan
Randall Fernando
Jared Hoog
Ian Fellows
Copyright Year
2025
Book
12th International Copper Conference

Print ISBN: 978-3-032-00101-6

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-032-00102-3

Copyright Year: 2025

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-00102-3_162

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