
Zambia Copper Smelter Power System Revamp
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Zambia Copper Smelter Power System Revamp
The Zambia Copper Smelter (ZCS), located in the Copperbelt region of Zambia, is one of the country's major industrial plants supporting local copper refining and alloying processes. In response to increasing production demand and aging electrical infrastructure, ZCS initiated a comprehensive upgrade of its medium and low voltage power distribution systems.
- Location:
- Copperbelt Province, Zambia
- Project Year:
- 2024
- Client Type:
- Industrial - Non-ferrous Metallurgy
- Solution Provided:
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ABILKEEN provided a customized medium and low voltage switchgear package, including:
KYN28A-12 indoor metal-clad withdrawable switchgear
GCK low-voltage withdrawable switchgear
MCC motor control center
Full engineering service including site survey, layout optimization, and technical training
- Project Outcome:
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The new power distribution solution significantly improved the plant’s energy efficiency and operational reliability. The integrated protection and monitoring system enables real-time diagnostics and remote control, minimizing downtime and ensuring uninterrupted power to smelting furnaces and conveyor systems.
This upgrade not only met the customer's safety and expansion goals but also laid a stable foundation for future automation and digital transformation of the plant.
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