Case Study
PlantWeb Architecture, DeltaV System Boost Efficiency of Mineral Separation Operation
METALS & MINING PlantWeb TM Architecture, DeltaV TM System Boost Efficiency of Mineral Separation Operation RESULTS ?Reduced engineering cost ?Increased throughput ?Increased product quality ?Improved operational efficiency ?Reduced troubleshooting & maintenance costs APPLICATION Crushed minerals classification and grading CUSTOMER Norway-based Washington Mills AS was established in 1868, and has a plant in Trafford Park, Manchester, UK, manufacturing electro-fused minerals. The company supplies alumina, silicon carbide, zirconia and other products as graded sizes of powders, to many industries, such as abrasives manufacture. CHALLENGE To meet increased demand, Washington Mills installed a high- efficiency crushing system, but production then became limited by the grading operation carri