LOAD & HAUL O
ne of the most important but often overlooked developments in engine technology in recent
decades is the dawn of digital connectivity. Whether it’s in cars, buses, or even large haul trucks, operators can take immediate access to performance data for granted. Cummins has over 100 years’
experience manufacturing engines for a range of sectors and has been at the forefront of incorporating remote analytics capabilities. Over this time, Cummins has found that while some sectors have been quick to embrace digitalisation, others have lagged. With the high cost of mining
equipment and the critical impact of downtime, the mining industry has the most to gain through using advanced analytics. To maximise these potential advantages, professionals across the sector need to understand how they can best utilise this modern, advanced analytics technology.
THE FUNDAMENTALS – WHAT ARE DIGITAL SOLUTIONS? Starting from the basics, connected diagnostic systems are technologies often incorporated within an engine to gather performance data. This collected information on engine outputs can then be remotely shared with engine manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and mining engineers and operators, and assessed to inform changes to operations. What these changes are depends on
what information is shared. This can range from implementing additional training for operators on how to best use equipment, to taking machinery out of use for servicing if there are early signs of a potentially costly fault.
STATE OF PLAY IN MINING While a lot of engines in mining today are equipped with connected diagnostics systems, many operators still rely on outdated IoT systems that off er limited insight into eff iciency or early warning signs of failure. Without access to real- time data, minor issues can go unnoticed until they escalate. In mining, where engines are large both in size and cost, this lack of visibility can have critical consequences.
Many operators still rely on
outdated IoT systems that off er limited insight into eff iciency or early warning signs of failure
Connected diagnostics means you can see when and where they are working
THE BENEFITS Cummins Preventech technology captures proprietary datasets, only interpretable by Cummins, to provide detailed breakdowns of in-service equipment health. This function enables precise, proactive intervention, that maximises uptime and cuts down on expensive breakdown costs. Through the latest technology
advancements, Cummins is enhancing the accuracy and interpretation of its collected information. Machine learning capabilities allow the company’s systems to learn more quickly, assessing large live data sets to share dynamic information and inform operations. These innovations ensure equipped applications can operate at peak performance, paving the way for a more intelligent, eff icient, and sustainable mining industry.
THE PROOF A benefi t of connected diagnostics is that you can easily see when and where they are working. Cummins PrevenTech equipped engines are in operation across many mining sites around the world, with mining engineers reporting real-life eff iciency savings every day. For example, in a case study of
50 equipped engines in a mining truck fl eet operating over rough, mountainous terrain, Cummins PrevenTech was used to assess an issue regarding variable speed ineff iciencies. The technology analysed over
80 million records, with 200 plus variables, to identify correlated components and systems that were responsible for causing
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