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Optimise your underground mine or tunnel project's ventilation with Ventsim's global team of Experts. From ventilation consulting and advice, to Ventsim modelling assistance, design, and auditing, our team ensures projects are efficient and effective, without compromising safety. Leverage our worldwide expertise today!
Our Expertise extends beyond software
We're Experts in
Developing the world's most trusted and used software for underground ventilation design, simulation and control, it's no wonder our consulting services are in high demand. Our global team of developers and experienced mine engineers can assist you across 6 core areas: Ventilation Support, Specialised Assessments, Ventilation Surveys, Model Calibrations, Ventilation Mine Studies and External Peer Reviews. Get in touch today! >>
We Can Provide Advice and Help You With
Ventilation Support
Our ventilation support is aimed at providing support and guidance, from ongoing assistance and friendly advice with any ventilation issues, to reviewing models, audits, day-to-day operations, life-of-mine plans and troubleshooting current issues.
We know ventilation can be challenging and no two projects are the same, which is why we've simplified things for our customers, with an open bank of hours to use when you need. The purchase order (PO) is set up in advance so if you need some quick help, just reach out and we'll get you in touch with a Ventsim Expert.
Our goal is to act as an extension of your team, providing flexible, on-demand expertise when you need it most. We deliver practical, timely support to keep your ventilation systems performing at their best.
We're experienced in
Specialised Assessments
Our team provides specialised ventilation assessments to help you optimise safety, efficiency, and performance underground, and to troubleshoot issues you may be struggling with.
From VoD readiness assessments for our world-leading Ventsim CONTROL solution, to Cooling Studies that determine the best approach for achieving optimal underground temperatures, through to airblast overpressure modelling and investigations into fog formation impacting safety and visibility, our experts deliver practical, data-driven insights for your site and more.
When ventilation challenges are complex or difficult to diagnose, our engineers apply advanced diagnostics and simulation tools to identify root causes and implement lasting solutions.
Reach out to our team here today to schedule an assessment or talk through your site’s specific needs.
We Can Come to You to Conduct
Ventilation Surveys
Our experts can visit your site to perform detailed ventilation surveys and gather the data needed for accurate model calibration.
During these visits, we take key measurements including primary fan flow, pressure and power, airflow readings, temperatures, differential and barometric pressures, and, where requested, gauge and tube measurements.
Accurate site data is the foundation for effective ventilation management and that’s exactly what our surveys deliver, ready for model calibration.
Contact us to arrange a site visit or discuss your survey requirements.
Our Services Include Expert
Model Calibration
Our team provides expert model calibration services to ensure your Ventsim underground ventilation model accurately reflects real-world conditions underground and can reliably predict future conditions.
Using either your site’s data or data gathered by our specialists, we fine-tune the model so it delivers a reliable representation of your ventilation system while maintaining simplicity and ease of use.
In many regions, legislation requires mines to maintain an accurate ventilation model. Ventsim helps you meet these obligations with confidence, ensuring your model is both compliant and practical for everyday use.
Reach out to one of our Experts today to discuss your calibration requirements, make sure you're on the right track, or schedule a review of your current model. Speak with our Experts >>
We cover all your
Ventilation Mine Studies
Scoping
A Scoping Study, or Preliminary Economic Assessment, provides a high-level overview and appraisal of the project. It outlines initial ventilation concepts and requirements, and identifies priority considerations for the next phase, knowing the plan will evolve as more detail becomes available.
Prefeasibility
A Prefeasibility Study brings greater detail and accuracy. It is the ideal stage for evaluating multiple approaches, such as refrigeration or primary fans strategies, diesel versus battery electric vehicles, and the corresponding ventilation requirements to support the considered strategies.
Feasibility
A Feasibility Study offers a detailed, refined and comprehensive evaluation of a chosen strategy, and examination of all costing, technical and operational aspects in depth. This stage delivers high accuracy and confidence, enabling informed commitments of resources to successfully advance the project.
Life-of-Mine
A Life‑of‑Mine plan defines and updates ventilation requirements throughout the mine’s lifespan. By anticipating changes over time, it supports long-term efficiency, safety, and overall performance, while ensuring short-term decisions and actions complement, rather than compromise, future goals.
Our Services Include Expert
External Peer Review
Whether you need your own work reviewed or simply want a fresh perspective, a second opinion can be invaluable. When planning to invest millions in upgrading or installing your ventilation system, it’s worth confirming the design and approach to ensure it will be effective and avoid costly revisions in the near future or throughout your project's life.
If you have a new idea or theory, existing work to validate, or future plans involving new fans, cooling, heating, or ventilation modelling, we’re always happy to provide independent, expert, and completely non-judgemental advice that leaves no stone unturned.
