MINING SOFTWARE
Revolutionising data processing
Since its inception in 2017 , Eclipse Mining Technologies has been dedicated to developing a comprehensive solution that addresses the most pressing data-related hurdles . This remit led to the development of the SourceOne ® Enterprise Knowledge Performance System , built for mining companies to leverage all their data and transform it into information that can aid all levels of decision makers in all parts of the mining value chain .
Eclipse says Knowledge Graphs are able to support specific AI applications , such as using machine learning in predictive maintenance and modelling
Its latest focus is on the “ transformative process ” required for such data to be used effectively by AI tools and for knowledge generation , with a schema included in the latest release designed specifically to tackle this .
The company told IM that SourceOne is differentiated from the rest of the solutions on the market in its ability to work at “ every data level ”, providing context to this data through the identification of its interrelationships and characteristics . This helps transform data into actionable information and knowledge used in all domains of the mining industry .
“ Specific applications like general mining packages , fleet management systems , or asset management systems can coexist with SourceOne , but only at the data level through their specific databases ,” the company explained .
In its current form , mining companies are unlikely to obtain the full value of AI without the inputted data going through a cleaning process in advance – something that SourceOne EKPS provides .
“ Based on a domain ontology that describes how data coexists , concepts , categories , relationships and the rules governing these relationships , SourceOne provides a structured framework to model information , enabling machines to understand and interpret data ,” Eclipse said .
This could eventually enable the automated process improvement loop spoken about by many companies in this article , helping facilitate data interoperability , data sharing and
ABB ’ s smart hoisting software
ABB has launched a new digital suite of applications for hoist monitoring and optimisation , now rebranded as ABB Ability™ Smart Hoisting .
This new suite , ABB says , potentially offers further integration to other cloud solutions and extended offerings that significantly increase the operational performance and reliability of mine hoists .
The new digital suite is an important milestone in the company ’ s ambition to transform predictive maintenance for mine hoists . With new features such as ABB Drive System Monitoring and new key performance indicators ( KPIs ), ABB is opening the door to an entirely new level of mine hoist optimisation services for customers .
The traditional predictive maintenance approach relies on manual data collection and analysis over a short period of time . Intermittent issues can stay hidden or only be identified later , giving subject matter experts ( SMEs ) little time to program interventions exactly when needed . Additionally , manual collection and data analysis consume a significant amount of time for SMEs , preventing them from focusing on strategic performance management tasks .
ABB Ability Smart Hoisting is designed to significantly improve the uptime , availability , reliability , performance and productivity of hoists . By incorporating advanced monitoring features , the system provides actionable information on critical KPIs , ensuring better decision making and optimisation of hoisting operations . The automatic collection , monitoring and analysis of data will enable mining companies to increase production performance , identify potential functional safety hazards and optimise maintenance scheduling , ABB says .
The combination of innovative features and improved cyber security makes this solution a unique and valuable tool in the underground mining industry , the company claims .
Its predictive maintenance capabilities help increase standards and drive innovation , leading to more sustainable and profitable mining operations .
“ The new and enhanced Smart Hoisting solution offers a step change in
The ABB Ability Smart Hoisting system incorporates advanced monitoring features to provide actionable information , ABB says
the operational performance of mine hoists ,” Charles Bennett , Global Service Manager , Hoisting at ABB , said . “ From improved uptime , reduced environmental footprint and increased monitoring services , this new solution brings enormous benefits to the industry at an important time .
“ Through the integration of predictive maintenance and advanced monitoring , the evolved ABB Ability Smart Hoisting solution marks a pivotal milestone in redefining the performance benchmarks for mine hoists . This transformative solution addresses industry challenges comprehensively , fostering heightened uptime , sustainability and operational resilience .”
ABB says it has been a leader in developing world-class hoisting solutions for over 130 years . Powered by electricity with the possibility to run off renewable energy sources , hoists are very much a future forward solution for enabling the sustainable transformation .
To date , ABB has delivered over 1,000 hoisting solutions globally . As a supplier of complete mine hoist systems , customers can benefit from low life cycle cost , high reliability and system availability , short project execution time , and a single source of supply for complete systems , including service and spare parts .
International Mining | FEBRUARY 2024