Development of Simulation Capability and Advanced Process Models for Rock Material, Ore, and Mineral Production
Research Project, 2013
– 2017
The project aims to increase knowledge of how production processes for aggregates, minerals and mining industry works and how productivity and final product quality can be improved. This knowledge can be used for design and layout of greenfield crushing plants as well as the optimization of existing processes. Proposed solutions for both novel processes and individual machines can be simulated. The goal is to develop an effective methodology and a platform for modelling and simulation that takes the time-dynamic variations and behaviours into account. A platform for simulation of crushing and comminution plants for production of aggregates, ores (sifting) and minerals in Matlab / Simulink. An extensive range of model libraries for aggregates, individual machines, production units and control systems as well as examples of pre-defined systems and processes of various types are included in the platform. The expected impact of the project is to increase productivity through increased resource utilization, decreased energy consumption, increased process yield and less waste. The total cost savings are estimated to 10-20%.
Participants
Magnus Evertsson (contact)
Chalmers, Industrial and Materials Science, Product Development
Gauti Asbjörnsson
Chalmers, Industrial and Materials Science, Product Development
Ali Davoodi
Chalmers, Industrial and Materials Science, Product Development
Simon Grunditz
Chalmers, Industrial and Materials Science, Product Development
Anton Hjalmarsson
Chalmers, Industrial and Materials Science, Product Development
Erik Hulthén
Chalmers, Industrial and Materials Science, Product Development
Collaborations
LKAB
Luleå, Sweden
NCC AB
Solna, Sweden
Sand & Grus AB Jehander
Stockholm, Sweden
Skanska
Solna, Sweden
Swerock
Hisings Backa, Sweden
Funding
Development Fund of the Swedish Construction Industry (SBUF)
Funding Chalmers participation during 2013–2017
VINNOVA
Project ID: 2013-05318
Funding Chalmers participation during 2013–2016
Swedish Mineral Processing Research Association
Project ID: 44238019
Funding Chalmers participation during 2015–2016
Related Areas of Advance and Infrastructure
Sustainable development
Driving Forces
Production
Areas of Advance