• Real-Time Information Systems in Mining and Metals

    The intensive utilization of information technologies is the new operational baseline for the mining business, ranging from GPS-based mine truck management to remote operations and services. In this scenario the PI System can be seen as the "nervous system" of ...
    Year: 2012

    Mine and Mill Integration for Asset and Energy Management

    This presentation will focus on the characteristics of successful collaborative environments, as established and operated in the production phase—due to the fact that the lifecycle of this stage is the longest of the four with the most complex combination of ...
    Year: 2012

    PI System Case Studies in the Cement Industry

    A summary of cement industry case studies when deploying a PI System Infrastructure has resulted in quick ROI, introducing both tangible and intangible benefits. The case studies will focus on the topics of energy monitoring, emissions reporting, conditions based maintenance, ...
    Year: 2012

    Improving Energy- and Water-specific Consumption Strategies in Large Metallurgical Complexes

    One of the most vigorous of the continuous improvement methodologies is Six Sigma. While usually associated with improving manufacturing and product quality, leading manufacturers are using it to improve their extended supply chain and logistics capabilities. At the same time ...
    Year: 2012

    Operational PIMS: The PI System at Vale, As the Only Data Source to the Enterprise Systems

    The search for technology innovation is always needed, as it dynamically contributes to the efficiency of the industrial process. When it comes to modernization and competitiveness in the mining industry, structure, organization, standardization of data and information delivery ...
    Year: 2012