Metso Outotec says it is launching leading-edge digital solutions to ensure the optimal operation and maintenance of iron ore pelletising plants over the entire plant life cycle.
Leveraging the company’s experience as the original inventor of the pelletising process, Metso Outotec says it has developed a suite of solutions that will improve process performance, production capacity, and product quality while at the same time reducing energy consumption, environmental impact, and operation and maintenance costs.
The new digital solutions include the Metso Outotec Optimizing Control System OCS-4D™ and the Planet Positive Optimus™ advanced process control system for ensuring a stable and efficient process, the VisioPellet™ pellet size-control system for optimising the pelletising process, and the Pallet Car Condition Monitoring System for improving preventive maintenance planning and execution.
In addition, Metso Outotec is launching a “unique” operator training with advanced simulation technology in a “risk-free” virtual plant environment. The training can be tailored to simulate different operating conditions, standard procedures, emergency situations and any other operational scenarios that are deemed to be beneficial, the company says.
“We are really excited about these new digital products,” Olavo Nolasco, Director, Product Competitiveness, Ferrous & Heat Transfer at Metso Outotec, says. “Based on pilot tests/reference cases, we know that they can make a true difference for our customers’ processes. These solutions can be implemented in all iron ore pelletising plants delivered by Metso Outotec.”
Metso Outotec says its digital solutions for iron ore pelletising plants provide the following benefits:
- Improved process performance, production capacity and product quality of iron ore pelletising processes;
- Reduced energy consumption, environmental impact, and operation and maintenance costs;
- Safer and more efficient plant operation, thanks to comprehensive, risk-free operator training with advanced simulation technology;
- Valuable process insights with real-time information on pellet size distribution; and
- Improved preventive maintenance planning and execution with real-time equipment condition monitoring.
