Digital Transformation: A Salt Mine’s Path to Production Efficiency and Cost Savings
During an internal audit, a large salt mine identified several key issues related to production and safety. The consensus of the study showed that current work practices are a function of the technological limitations and network connectivity available at the mine. This salt miner operates the largest salt mine in the USA (~3-4MT/yr) and wanted […]
GOB Ventilation Boreholes: Gas Monitoring in Remote Locations
Coal mines are considered ‘gassy’ based on the presence of hazardous gases like methane, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. The accumulation of these gases is a safety hazard as they can be explosive when mixed with oxygen and exposed to an ignition source. Coal bed degasification, ventilation, nitrogen injection, and gob ventilation boreholes (GVBs) are […]
Hydrogen-Compensated CO Gas Monitoring at Charging Stations
SENTINELTM Wireless Gas Monitors for Faster Advancements and Improved Efficiency. A large, U.S. coal mine sought a solution to obtain reliable carbon monoxide and hydrogen gas readings at each of the mine’s twelve underground charging stations. The solution needed to be easy to use, maintain, and advance. It also needed to provide accurate gas readings […]
IWT Announces Industry-Changing Underground High Data Rate Solution
Lynchburg, Virginia, June 12, 2017 — Innovative Wireless Technologies (IWT) announces HDR, a revolutionary data platform specifically designed for underground applications. The new wireless solution brings reliable, real-time data from working areas to enable effective management and continuous improvement of production operations. HDR solves the data retrieval issues facing underground operations today. Traditional Wi-Fi-based solutions […]
IWT Honored with Innovation Award
LYNCHBURG, VA, March 4, 2020 – Innovative Wireless Technologies, Inc. received the Robert E. Murray Innovation Award at a ceremony held during the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME’s) annual conference. The award was bestowed on IWT by the Robert E. Murray Award Committee and the SME Board of Directors for technological advancements in […]
IWT Improves Miner Safety with Diesel Emission Monitoring
Innovative Wireless Technologies, Inc. (IWT) announced today the release of a diesel emission configuration for the SENTINEL™ Wireless Gas Monitor (WGM). The MSHA-approved sensor monitors oxides of nitrogen (NOx) to ensure miners are not exposed to hazardous levels from exhaust emissions of diesel powered equipment.
IWT Integrates with Biomarine for Miner Safety
LYNCHBURG, VA, May 8, 2018 – Innovative Wireless Technologies, Inc. announced today the successful integration of its SENTINEL™ Mine Rescue Communication System with the Biomarine BioPak 240 Revolution Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus. The integration of the two systems allows direct connection of the BioPak facemask to the SENTINEL Mine Rescue Handset, improving voice quality via the […]
IWT Introduces the Powerful, All-in-One SENTINEL™ Uniti Node
IWT announces the SENTINEL™ Uniti Node, one device that enables a wireless network (no fiber or other data transmission cabling) to support all service types a mine may need. IWT’s high data rate HDRMesh™ technology is combined with our field-proven, market-leading communications and tracking technology to create a robust, reliable, wireless digital network, even where wired […]
IWT’s “State-of-the-Art Communications” Part of Mine Emergency Demo
MSHA conducted a large-scale response exercise November 6 and 7, 2015 at Central Plains Cement Company in Sugar Creek, Mo. In addition to numerous response teams, IWT engineers were on hand to support the mine rescue communication and tracking system.
Limestone Mine: Communication for Improved Safety & Process Efficiency
A large scale, privately owned U.S. limestone mine, was seeking a communications solution for improved process efficiency and increased safety. The mine runs three shifts in their underground operation with the capacity to produce millions of tons per year. They use automated machinery to produce a full line of limestone aggregates. During day-to-day operations, there […]
