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Grinding Mill KPI Monitoring

Effective monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs) in grinding mills is crucial for preventing prolonged shutdowns, revenue loss, and potential environmental or safety hazards. This initiative aims to detect and anticipate issues proactively to maintain operational continuity and safeguard against disruptions. By implementing robust monitoring systems, organizations can optimize mill perfor...

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Prediction of power output in natural gas-fired power generation plant AI

Predicting power output in natural gas-fired peaker power plants is critical due to their intermittent operation and high economic significance. These plants, which supply power sporadically and at a premium price, pose a unique challenge for grid operators. We aim to forecast power output based on environmental conditions, enabling more informed decisions about plant activation and power purchasi...

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%O2 Prediction in the Flue Gas in Furnace Operations AI

In the domain of fired heater operations, accurate monitoring and prediction of oxygen levels in flue gases play a critical role in ensuring operational efficiency and safety. This project focuses on conducting correlation and trend analysis to identify key process parameters (KPIs) that influence oxygen concentrations in flue gases. By examining factors such as fuel composition, combustion temper...

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Order fill projection AI

Predicting the end-of-cycle (EOC) for a heat exchanger due to fouling is a persistent challenge for refineries. By proactively forecasting when a heat exchanger requires cleaning, refineries can implement risk-based maintenance planning, optimizing processing rates, and reducing operating and maintenance costs. Historically, engineers had to manually combine data entries in spreadsheets, spending ...

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Induced-Draft Fan Predictive Maintenance AI

In industrial settings, ensuring the uninterrupted operation of induced-draft fans is essential for maintaining profitability. However, relying solely on routine maintenance schedules can overlook potential failures and incur unnecessary expenses. Additionally, visualizing maintenance trends, particularly concerning fan vibration, becomes challenging due to dust scale build-up. This initiative foc...

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Burning Zone Temperature Prediction AI

In the quest for quality production, controlling temperature variations within the kiln's burning zone is paramount. The challenge lies in the diverse temperature ranges across the kiln, complicating monitoring and regulation. Low temperatures risk excess free lime, while excessive heat can compromise product quality and refractory lining integrity. This initiative focuses on predictive temperatur...

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Pump Health Monitoring AI

Inability to detect and anticipate pump performance issues can result in prolonged shutdowns, revenue loss, and potential environmental or safety hazards.

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Filter Membrane Predictive Maintenance AI

Ineffective Clean-In-Place (CIP) procedures or fouling of filter membranes can lead to various operational challenges, including increased cycle times, lost yield, or poor product quality. Additionally, detecting and modeling long-term deterioration in filter membrane performance poses significant challengess. This use case focuses on developing predictive maintenance strategies for filter membran...

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Batch Tracking and Cycle Time Analysis AI

Reducing cycle time in batch manufacturing is challenging due to the complexity of defining and analyzing process phases to identify variations and idle times between batches. Additionally, pinpointing areas for process and capital improvements requires detailed understanding and analysis. Effective batch tracking and cycle time analysis are essential to uncover inefficiencies, minimize idle times...

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Asset Utilization (OEE) Monitoring AI

Asset Utilization (OEE) Monitoring aims to analyze the performance of batch processes by identifying time spent in various phases. This analysis helps reduce unproductive process time, such as during cleaning and maintenance, and highlights differences in manual re-cleaning events between shifts. By quantifying opportunities to reduce waiting times, OEE monitoring supports improved efficiency and ...