With over fifty years of innovation and development of high-performance solutions for condition monitoring, SPM Instrument has gained solid experience in the various needs in many types of key industries. Now, SPM Instrument turns its extensive technical expertise into a new area of application for the high-resolution data of our patented HD condition monitoring technologies.
Beyond condition monitoring – a new area of use for high-resolution data
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 optimising 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.
A winning combination
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 optimisation 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 optimisation 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.
Mills – Optimisation of the Grinding Process
In the mining and mineral processing industry, high-cost equipment and an energy-intensive process with a large carbon footprint are some of the key drivers for optimisation.
Grinding mill efficiency is maximised, by accurately measuring the toe position & the charge density. Such accurate data can be correlated with plant performance data, to enable targeting of the operational ‘sweet spot’ & obtain process improvements.
The SPM Mill Optimisation technology is simple, quick and easy to install, yet it is a powerful tool.
It only requires bearing housing vibration sensors and a rotation monitor … it does not require shell-mounted sensors.
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.
Depending on business priorities, the solution allows operators to monitor either energy efficiency and incipient cavitation through SPM HD measurements, or pump wear by focusing on vibration levels.
Vibrating Screens – Maximising Screen Efficiency
The high-cost vibrating screen is a vital piece of equipment, right at the heart of the mineral processing operation, and not seldom without redundancy. The process efficiency of the screens significantly impacts production levels and the bottom line. A well-functioning vibrating screen limits the wear rate, thus extending its working life, and also reduces downtime costs for manually cleaning the screen decks.
Based on the high-performance Intellinova online system, this solution can take simultaneous measurements at all four corners. There is no limitation on how often measurement can take place. Being a wired solution, it enables the transfer of continuous measurements and real-time feedback about screen performance.
Wood Chippers
Our knife wear monitoring solution provides valuable insights into the condition of wood chipper knives. Through the Condmaster.NET dashboard, users can analyse 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.
The wood chipper package ensures high-quality knives and a streamlined wood chipper outlet. By monitoring the wear of the wood chipper knives, the time between knife replacements can be optimised, leading to significant cost savings for pulp mills.