Outotec provides systems for grinding mills
10/07/2020
Outotec is looking to maximise grinding mill availability with a new modular system that provides all control functions required for the safe operation of equipment and its associated lubrication systems, as well as continuous condition monitoring.The Outotec Mill Control System allows for advanced condition monitoring strategies, including remote expert support, to ensure maximum mill availability, the company claims.
It proactively detects anomalies using diagnostic data from IO-Link instruments to determine instrument health and identify installation problems before they cause downtime.
Remote connectivity hardware is included as standard, enabling connection to Outotec’s services for remote diagnostics and support. Plant owners can also take advantage of Outotec’s cloud-based Asset Analytics service to gain valuable insights concerning the condition and performance of their assets.
IO-Link technology, an international standard according to IEC 61131-9, enables digitalisation and smart instruments by allowing for extended diagnosis of sensors and actuators, and the use of IO-Link instruments contributes to time and cost savings as the single interface means fewer input/output spares are required.
In addition to increased mill availability, Outotec claims its Mill Control System significantly reduces the commissioning time and cost associated with implementing similar systems. The company says it also provides a shorter engineering lead time and superior installation quality thanks to ‘simplified wiring and termination design’, as well as standardised software and hardware modules, and comes with reduced project risks as the complete solution is delivered under one contract. It also ensures compliance and reduced risk with state-of-the-art safety-rated hardware.
