Comminution Challenges
Today's mining operations face critical challenges that impact safety, efficiency, and profitability.
Our Expert-Driven Solutions
Augmented Actions With AI-Driven Sensor Technology and Expert Domain Knowledge.
Smart Sensors
We offer comprehensive sensor-based solutions, with AI-driven technology, tailored to different operational needs and scales.
Truck PSD
Provides accurate, real-time measurement of particle size distribution (PSD) in haul trucks, helping mines optimize downstream processes and improve overall efficiency.
- Real-Time Particle Size Distribution
- Sub-Optimal Blasting Detection
- Primary Crusher Interlock
- Enables Predictive & Feed-Forward Control
Oversize Detection
Identifies oversized rocks in real time, helping mines reduce equipment damage and maintain consistent material flow.
- Oversize Material Detection
- Prevent Crusher Blockages
- Protect & Maintain Equipment
- Improve Safety - Less Manual Intervention
Conveyor PSD
Provides continuous, real-time monitoring of material size on conveyors, enabling better control of downstream processes and overall plant efficiency.
- Sub-Optimal Crushing Detection
- Sub-Optimal Milling Detection
- Auto-Adjust Feed & Crusher Gap
- Real-Time Oversize Detection
Conveyor FOD
Enables real-time detection of foreign objects on conveyor belts, helping mines prevent equipment damage, reduce downtime, and enhance operational safety.
- Prevent Catastrophic Equipment Damage
- Protect High Value Assets
- Enhance Operational Reliability
- Provide Actionable Intelligence
Conveyor Volume
Delivers accurate, real-time measurement of material volume on conveyor belts, enabling better control of throughput, improved plant efficiency, and informed decision-making.
- Real-Time Material Flow Visibility
- Improve Process Stability & Efficiency
- Enhance Forecast & Throughput Tracking
- Supports Feed-Forward Control
Screen Health Monitoring
Enables real-time diagnostics of screen integrity by detecting panel dislodgment and oversize bypass, ensuring stable operation of downstream circuits.
- Screen Panel Failure Detection
- Oversize Detection Alert
- Protects Grinding Efficiency
- Mitigate Equipment Damage
APC for Comminution
Advanced Process Control
Automated, adaptive, and performance-driven solution that uses predictive models and sensor data to automatically adjust key variables in crushing and milling, maximizing throughput, improving efficiency, stabilizing the circuit, and enhancing downstream recovery.
Crushing APC
A real-time optimization system that monitors and controls key parameters such as crusher feed rate, closed-side setting (CSS), and power draw to maximize throughput, minimize liner wear, and maintain consistent product size. APC ensures stable crusher operation and improved efficiency across the comminution circuit.
Phase 1: Stabilization
Stabilization is the first step in implementing APC in crushing operations. This phase focuses on establishing consistent operations and reducing variability.
- Ore Feed Stabilization
- Ore Feed PSD Stabilization
- Circuit Load Control
Phase 2: Optimization
Optimization is the second step in implementing APC in crushing operations. This phase focuses on ensuring sustainable results.
- Product PSD Control
Grinding APC
A real-time control system that uses predictive models and live sensor data to optimize mill operation by automatically adjusting variables like feed rate, mill speed, and water addition. APC enhances throughput, reduces energy consumption, improves particle size distribution, and stabilizes the grinding circuit for consistent and on target mineral liberation to enhance flotation recovery.
Phase 1: Stabilization
Stabilization is the first step in implementing APC in grinding operations. This phase focuses on establishing consistent operations and reducing variability.
- Mill Feed Control
- Mill Feed Blend Control
- Cyclone Split Control
Phase 2: Optimization
Optimization is the second step in implementing APC in grinding operations. This phase focuses on ensuring sustainable results.
- Power Load Control
- % Passing Control
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Monitoring & Diagnostics
Drive concentrator excellence with a solution that combines real-time data analytics and expert advisories to boost recovery, grade, and throughput.
