Cat’s dynamic energy transfer (DET) can transfer energy to both diesel-electric and battery-electric powered large mining trucks while they are working around a mine site
Caterpillar has unveiled a solution to help solve one of the most complex aspects of the mining industry’s energy transition – energy management.
Cat’s dynamic energy transfer (DET) is a fully Caterpillar-developed system that can transfer energy to both diesel-electric and battery-electric large mining trucks while they are working around a mine site.
It can also charge a machine’s batteries while operating with increased speed on grade, improving operational efficiency and machine uptime.
“We believe Cat DET provides a technological leap for the mining industry,” says Denise Johnson, Caterpillar’s Resource Industries group president.
“Our team of innovators designed this system to provide immediate benefit to miners who want to lower their operating costs and greenhouse gas emissions today while also creating flexibility for the future.
“We know customers need choices to fit their unique site objectives. We are proud to deliver an innovative, integrated solution that can support their needs of today and those of the future.”
Cat DET consists of a series of integrated elements, including a power module that converts energy from a mine site’s power source, an electrified rail system to transmit the energy and a machine system to transfer the energy to the truck’s powertrain.
The rail system can be customised to customers’ specific site layouts, including high-speed and curved haul roads.
The connecting arm can be installed on either side of a truck and on multiple truck models.
It can also be used on mature or developing sites, and it can be easily moved or expanded to allow maximum mine site coverage.
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