Case Study
Use of Wireless and AMS Suite Saves Money at New Acid Plant
METALS & MINING “The total cost of installing measurement points was reduced, and for that reason expansion of the wireless network is now being considered.” Victor Gonzalez Project Manager For more information: www.assetweb.com Use of Wireless and AMS Suite Saves Money at New Acid Plant RESULTS • 70% cost reduction by using wireless instruments versus wiring • 50% reduction in time for installation and commissioning • Lower total cost for installation of measurement points APPLICATION Wireless measurement instruments are installed in a new sulfuric acid plant. CUSTOMER CEMIN Mining Company of Chile is a medium-size producer of copper and gold with several plants located in Regions II and IV of the country. Because of the high cost of obtaining sulfuric acid for leaching copper,