Dominik Schoenegger

   

Product Line Manager - Mining
Christian Pfeiffer Maschinenfabrik

BIO

Dominik Schoenegger is Product Line Manager – Mining at Christian Pfeiffer, a global provider of mills and grinding plants for the mining, industrial minerals, and cement industries. With over 17 years of experience at Christian Pfeiffer, Dominik has led technical sales and project development for the mining division, specializing in SAG mills, ball mills, and complete grinding systems.
Throughout his career, he has successfully managed and supported numerous international projects across diverse industries, including mining operations in America, Africa, and Central Asia. His hands-on involvement spans from concept development and equipment selection to commissioning and optimization, often under challenging site conditions and complex retrofit scenarios.
Dominik holds the tilte of Academic Processing Engineer and began his career with a strong foundation in electrical engineering. Over time, he has gained extensive mechanical engineering expertise through practical experience and global collaboration.

Session 9.
22 October 2025 / 16:30 - 08:10 | Lagoas hall

Optimizing Plant Infrastructure: Installation of a New Ball Mill on Existing Foundations

Optimizing Plant Infrastructure: Installation of a New Ball Mill on Existing Foundations for the Mining Industry

Modernization of mining grinding circuits often faces severe constraints from limited space, extended construction timelines, and high capital costs associated with new civil works.

This presentation outlines a technical and commercial strategy for successfully installing a new, high-performance Ball Mill on a mine's existing foundations. This approach is critical for minimizing operational downtime and drastically reducing capital expenditure in the mining sector.

We detail the necessary steps: from conducting a precise structural analysis and dynamic vibration studies to the customized design of base plates, adapter soles, and mill dimensions to match legacy footprints. We will show how this strategic retrofit compares favorably to traditional greenfield installations, demonstrating significant savings in both time and cost. Attendees will learn how Christian Pfeiffer leverages advanced tools like 3D laser scanning and finite element analysis (FEA) to ensure the new mill, with its increased capacity and energy efficiency, operates safely and reliably within the constraints of the existing plant infrastructure.