Improving operational efficiency and bottom-line profitability using online elemental analysis

Plant operators are facing economic challenges to improve plant efficiency and increase bottom line profitability daily, whilst at the same time, dealing with more complex and variable ore types. Improved control of raw meal feed and inventory control in real time has been proven to address these challenges. Operators can optimise blends and reduce variability of processes, resulting in more stable operations, which in turn leads to efficiency improvements. Managing these challenges is only possible by using reliable, real time and accurate quality data on the material composition. Online elemental analysis equipment provides such data on a minute by minute basis, thereby enabling rapid, pro-active, corrective control actions.

Author: S. Nel

Section: Control of production

Keywords: online elemental analysis, PGNAA, raw meal, consistency of performance