What are the benefits of IIoT Pumping solutions for Mining?

IIoT is also known as industrial internet of Things. IIoT is the application of the internet of things(IoT) in Industry such as manufacturing, infrastructure, logistics, and industrial processes. It uses machine learning and big data technologies to collect data from IoT devices such as sensors. Once collected such data is parsed through big data solutions to come up with actionable insights.

In the Mining industry IIOT as a useful solution. Mining industry integrates IIOT with equipment such as pumps to optimize the utilization of resources.

Pumps are mostly used for fluid transfer in this industry. The type of pump being used depends on the nature and application of the fluid transferred. However, irrespective of the typical maintenance of pumps remains a major challenge. Its unpredicted failure and downtime contribute to higher costs. Following are some of the factors that need to be monitored in the performance of Pumps so as to avoid downtime:

1. Corrosive elements: Corrosive elements like iron, pyrite, sand with liquid can damage the pump equipment.

2. Pumping Solids: Most of the pump are used for pumping the solids substances which also lead to damage the pumping equipment.

3. Heat: When the level of water in the pump is low then it can cause a pump to overheat, thereby damaging the equipment.

In such a scenario it is not possible to physically monitor in detail such operational parameters. Other than being expensive, physical monitoring also brings in the possibility of human error. Another reason for concern is the safety of personnel who undertake such inspection in very harsh environmental conditions.

In contrast, remote monitoring of operational parameters of Mining Pumps through IIoT solution is cheaper, more efficient and safe.

Benefits of Pumping Solution for mining:

1. Real-time data monitoring:

IIoT solution provides real-time data such as the temperature of equipment, Water level in equipment, pressure levels, contamination, electricity consumption and more. Real-Time data through remote monitoring enables quick and efficient actionable insights regarding maintenance of pumps.

2. Predictive Maintenance:

Historical data, when analyzed through cloud-based platforms, can accurately determine upcoming downtime by studying data trends of parameters such as pressure, weather, temperature and more.

3. Increase Asset Utilization:

Through improved maintenance manufacturers can also provide the users with greater asset utilization as the equipment lasts longer.

4. Energy and Cost Benefits:

For the mining industry, IIoT Pumping solutions provide detailed information about energy cost to the equipment manufacturer as well as to the user. IoT integrated pumps are used to save energy and operation cost by reporting of real-time data.

5. Standardized Work process:

IIOT solution gives clear visibility and accountability of operation of all pumping equipment to standardize the work process.

6. Pump Rentals get visibility into actual Usage:

It can help rental firms design flexible pricing model depending upon actual usage of the machine.

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