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Customers will have full visibility and improved diagnostic data points
Introducing a new digital tool designed to further maximise uptime of gearless mill drives in mineral processing
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ngineering giant ABB has developed a new tool within its Ability Predictive Maintenance for Grinding (PMG) platform,
designed to make troubleshooting and diagnostics in mineral processing faster and more eff icient than ever before. Traditionally, troubleshooting for
grinding technology has required the onsite presence of an engineer or a direct remote access to the plant to identify the source of problems. The new cloud-based application named Trendex will give users of the platform visibility of fault data in high resolution three seconds before and 1.3 seconds after the event. Trendex works by automatically pushing event fi les to the cloud and linking event data with the transient records, providing users with near-instant access to operational data from any internet-connected device. It also delivers improved diagnostic and visualisation features to help engineers quickly restore production. Eliminating the need for a direct
remote connection while granting almost immediate access to the event- related signals in high resolution results in signifi cantly faster response times in case of a trip. In a process such
as grinding, where every operational minute counts, unplanned downtime has a signifi cant impact on the business, damaging profi tability and productivity. Trendex’s addition to the PMG platform will empower users, regardless of location, with real-time data to identify faults when they happen, pinpoint the root cause quickly, and swiftly return operations to full production.
EXTRACTION OPERATION ABB gearless mill drives (GMDs) are vital to eff iciently extracting critical minerals, such as copper, from increasingly low ore grades in global locations. The challenge for the industry is to meet the growing demand for critical minerals fuelling the energy transition by ensuring all relevant infrastructure is available and in place. “Unscheduled downtime is a challenge
anyone in the mining industry is familiar with,” says Carlos Miguez Fernandez, Global Product Manager for Service, Business Line Gearless Mill Drive, ABB. “However, in recent years, we are seeing systems are under increasing pressure to operate with maximum uptime due to market
demands. We are constantly looking for ways to improve equipment availability and reduce operational costs – Trendex is the latest development in this ongoing mission. It will enhance our predictive maintenance platform for grinding, providing additional advanced real-time insights.”
EASY ACCESS SOLUTION The Ability PMG platform is an advanced digital service to maintain, assess and analyse GMD systems. It provides easy access to GMD system parameters and allows visualisation of performance, considering past activity and real-time data, and assesses future maintenance requirements. It aims to extend the lifetime of grinding assets through better use of resources, support non-stop operation and avoid unforeseen downtime. When paired with the Grinding Connect mobile app, users can expect live notifi cations for precise fl eet management and monitoring. With the addition of Trendex, users will now be able to get instant access to the event-related signals in high resolution as long as they have an internet connection, anywhere, anytime.
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