Crushed Stone Transportation Project for Concrete Mixing via Conveyor System
The Luang Prabang Hydropower Plant construction project requires 4.4 million tons of aggregate stone and 2.5 million cubic meters of concrete. This demand has traditionally necessitated a large fleet of trucks for transportation, resulting in traffic congestion, high fuel consumption, and extended delivery times. To mitigate these challenges, in 2024, the project implemented a conveyor belt system for stone transportation, enabling the efficient movement of 1,071,000 tons of stone. This system has led to a reduction in diesel fuel consumption by 188,496 liters, greenhouse gas emissions by 356 tCO2eq, and cost savings of 4.29 million baht. Additionally, a conveyor system for ready-mixed concrete transportation was installed, handling 55% of the total concrete volume, or approximately 510,000 cubic meters. This has contributed to a further reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 436 tCO2eq and cost savings of 2.52 million baht. Overall, the conveyor system has played a crucial role in alleviating traffic congestion, optimizing energy efficiency, and reducing costs, while significantly lowering the project's greenhouse gas emissions.
