SME Monitoring has been actively involved in multiple projects across the African continent, overseeing tasks from design to installation and commissioning. Key projects include:

Vibrating Wire Piezometer Installation at Marula Platinum Mine

This project, located near Burgersfort in Limpopo province, involved drilling and installing Vibrating Wire Piezometers (VWPs) according to precise design specifications. Drilling depths ranged from 10 to 45 meters, after which the VWPs were inserted and grouted in place. Data collection nodes along the facility’s edge connect the VWP sensors, which then transmit data via radio to a central gateway device, hosted on SME Monitoring’s dataservers. The initial phase involved installing 10 VWPs, followed by a second phase of 26 additional VWPs placed on the liner before material deposition, eliminating the need for drilling. This project is ongoing, with more VWPs planned as the facility expands.

Aqua TROLL 500 for Real-Time Monitoring at Abagold Abalone Farm

After extensive testing, Abagold selected the In-Situ Aqua TROLL 500 Multiparameter Sonde for its real-time monitoring needs. Installed at the farm’s intake point, the sonde monitors temperature, Chlorophyll A, and BGA-PE, with readings sent every five minutes to Abagold’s data management system through cellular networks and SME’s data servers. This live data feed enables quick, critical decision-making, reducing potential impacts on the animals and supporting production efficiency.

Vibrating Wire Piezometer Installation at Two Rivers Platinum Mine

In this project near Burgersfort in Limpopo, SME Monitoring implemented an innovative approach by hydraulically pushing the VWPs to the required depth, eliminating the need for drilling. This technique significantly reduced installation time, costs, and risks. Each installation position is equipped with a single-channel node that transmits data to a central gateway, hosted on SME Monitoring’s dataservers.