BHP Olympic Dam BARS Project

The Bismuth and Antimony Removal System (BARS) plant is located at the BHP Olympic Dam facility near Roxby Downs in South Australia. 

It’s purpose is to treat a side stream of electro refinery electrolyte, using ion exchange (IX) technology, to remove Bismuth (Bi) and Antimony (Sb). The Bi and Sb will load onto the IX resin, with the treated electrolyte being returned to the refinery.

DSA was entrusted with designing and developing the composite pipes and tanks, HCL and Airscrubber for this project. Leveraging their extensive knowledge of advanced materials and structural analysis, DSA tailored the design to the requirements of BHP.

Through meticulous research and development, DSA engineered the composite components that surpassed the capabilities of conventional materials. These innovative solutions offered superior corrosion resistance, enhanced strength-to-weight ratio, and exceptional performance under extreme conditions.

By employing cutting-edge composite technology, DSA’s designs ensured longevity, reliability, and sustainability for the infrastructure critical to the success of the BHP BARS project.

Novafast, the specialists in manufacturing composite structures, implemented the production of composite pipes and tanks based on the engineered designs by DSA. Subsequently, Basetec Services installed these structures on site. 

Novafast and Basetec Services collaborated closely with DSA throughout the project, maintaining clear lines of communication to address any design considerations or modifications.

This collaborative approach enabled a seamless integration of DSA’s design intent into the manufacturing and installation process, guaranteeing the final products were an accurate representation of the visionary design.