Urban mining – challenges and solutions
Trends | May 3, 2021
The world is evolving and there is a need for the infrastructure to keep pace with it. There are many construction projects happening and this is certainly a welcome trend for the crushing industry. Urbanisation comes with its own challenges, as well.
Unlike earlier times, it has now become important for crushing to happen closer to the actual construction site to reduce the costs involved. On the other hand, crushing within the city limits has to be done keeping the environment and safety norms in mind.
The custom-made solutions should certainly include sustainability and operational flexibility.
Noise and dust emissions
Noise and dust emissions are major issues when crushing happens closer to the neighbourhoods.
Propel Industries has come up with a solution to address these concerns. The diesel-electric track solutions from Propel clearly scores among competitors. It has an in-built acoustic engine canopy for noise reduction, emission control and dust minimisation.
Propel track plants are being used in a residential area in Pune and there are no complaints.
Transportation issues
Operators will always want to keep the transportation to a minimum. It is certainly not a great idea to transport demolition waste and rocks, to and fro, adding up to the expenses. If done, this can lead to greater cost, more emissions and wastage of time.
The electrical track mounted mobile crushing and screening equipment from Propel Industries is designed to convert the raw materials derived from used concretes, construction and demolition wastages, glass wastages and asphalt recycling into secondary materials.
The Propel electric mobile track plant series processes the iron ores, aggregates and C&D waste under one roof. We have carved a niche for ourselves in being able to convert the C&D waste into saleable products, which has been proved beyond doubt during the renovation of airports in Maharashtra, in the recent past.
More than 2 lakh tonnes of high grade aggregates have been produced in less than 4 months to meet the requirements of the customers.
Benefits of C&D waste recycling
- Reduces material disposal cost
- Reduces re-handling cost
- Helps client to re-use the same for landfills, sewer filing, road base flooring
- No additional investment required
The mobile track solutions will be an ideal choice when the operation is for a limited time period. Customers will always opt for solutions which lead to smooth, safe and sustainable operations and Propel Industries’ equipment just fits the bill.