OREANDA-NEWS. Three-dimensional (3D) technology, so commonplace in the entertainment industry, has begun to be discovered by other industries, such as mining. Such is the case of the Carajas S11D Iron Project in Para, the largest in Vale's history, which will adopt a technique using 3D drawings to analyze operations and maintenance-related interferences. This is the first time that this type of technology has been used by the company in the development of a project.

The use of 3D technology permits verification of interferences that might occur during operation and maintenance of future S11D facilities, in the course of activities such as replacement of conveyors, transit of materials within the plant and removal of components.

Other interferences that can be verified more accurately using this technique are those relating to electromechanical assemblies, such as metallic structures, pipelines and electrical cable tray systems, as well as electrical distribution networks and the replacement of drums and conveyors. “The 3D model has been used effectively since the start of the basic engineering stage. Following delivery, the project will assist the S11D team in its operational and maintenance training activities,” stated Capital Projects Engineer Luis Flavio de Araujo Rosa.