Process optimization
With over fifty years of innovation and development of high-performance solutions for condition monitoring, we have gained solid experience in the various needs in many types of industries. Now, we turn our extensive technical expertise into a new area of application for the high-resolution data of our patented HD Technologies.
New area of use for high-resolution data beyond condition monitoring
The exceptional data quality delivered by the HD ENV and SPM HD measurement technologies can provide information not only on the mechanical condition of production-critical machines but also valuable insights into the industrial processes themselves.
Monitoring, examining, and following up unfamiliar data patterns has the capacity to reveal valuable information about the inner workings of various industrial processes.
Besides optimizing machine operating condition, the same advanced, field-proven measurement technologies, smart algorithms, and hardware used for condition monitoring now enables process industries to enhance new areas of their production.
Profitability with condition monitoring and process optimization
This new application area for high-resolution process data ties in perfectly with condition monitoring. Combining the benefits of condition-based maintenance with those achieved through process optimization is a winning strategy, contributing to:
- Increased production speed
- Increased raw material yields
- Maximized availability
- Enhanced plant condition
- Health, safety, and environmental improvements
A well-designed, well-implemented condition monitoring program paired with successful optimization of critical processes brings out the best in both assets and production, thus enabling plants and operations to leverage new opportunities for increased profitability and business growth.
Solution to optimize tumbling mill grinding processes
The process optimization solution monitors the charge toe position at the inlet and discharge ends of the mill drum. It is an effective tool for operators to determine the ideal feed rate for optimal grinding efficiency and particle size distribution.
In addition to avoiding mill overload, underload, and freewheeling, further benefits include monitoring:
- Wear-and-tear on the liner and lifters
- Outlet blockage
- Density
- Big rock occurrence
Vibrating screen performance monitoring
For optimal screening performance, uniform movement of the screen corners is crucial. Our screen performance monitoring solution is a process optimization tool for visualizing screen motion.
The solution detects unfavorable screening conditions that can cause various problems, including
- plugging and blinding
- mechanical stress
- overload
- screen media wear
- excessive energy consumption
- process capacity losses.
SPM’s screen performance monitoring solution helps determine if the screen performs at full capacity and is an excellent aid to maintenance and production.
Process optimization for wood chippers
Our knife wear monitoring solution provides valuable insights into the condition of wood chipper knives. Through the Condmaster.NET dashboard, users can analyze performance data to manage knife replacement proactively. Graphs clearly indicate if a knife is damaged, dull, detached, or missing from the holder. The result? More consistent chip size and thickness, reduced reject rates, improved raw material yields, and increased throughput.
Process optimization for centrifugal pumps
Pumps account for a significant part of the world's energy consumption. Based on SPM’s patented HD technology, this innovative solution can boost energy efficiency, extend the service life, and dramatically enhance the overall operating economy of this widely used industrial equipment.
