Rio Tinto is seeking the services of an experienced engineering firm to undertake the detailed design for the replacement of STK01 Radial stacker at the Port Hedland salt operation. The new wet salt radial stacker will generally be like for like with modern upgrades. This includes alternative materials selection for corrosion resistance, compliance with the latest machine standards and Rio Tinto safety standards. Engineering design includes structural, civil, machine, mechanical, electrical and control engineering disciplines. Design work will be in a staged approach to align with the Rio Tinto project processes, and include design review processes. The engineering firm shall also complete (or develop the scope for) a geotechnical assessment of the ground conditions at several locations around the site to inform the design/construction.

Key requirements include wet salt, 1500tph nominal, 1750 tph max capacity, approx 96m long, 17.5deg, 185deg of rotation/slew, rail mounted slewing stacker. The existing stacker is approx 120t total weight.

The wider project will include full disposal and replacement which includes civil and earthworks for new rail / concrete infrastructure, stacker erection and commissioning, cyclone tower and tie down replacement, electrical and control systems design and integration, and compliance with Rio Tinto D7 functional safety standard.

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