Virtual Reliability Manager - How to Become the SMART Cement Plant of Tomorrow Today

Remote Monitoring Platforms automatically deliver critical real-time data to Cement personnel around the globe with cloud connected controls and sensors. This paper reviews IoT technology for use in the Cement Industry to: • Maximize efficiency – aligns with goals of increased automation • Decrease energy consumption and operating costs through optimization • Assure Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance through awareness and mitigation • Provide ‘virtual’ equipment health checks Four Case Studies review five findings of interest: i. Reduction—unplanned outages ii. Insight—mechanical failures predicted before occurrence iii. Simplification—Ease of access to information iv. Optimization—Eliminate unwanted movement from maintenance work old v. Accuracy & Efficiency—Error-free record keeping Cloud-based control systems remotely monitor not only dust collector conditions, but universally monitor emissions, airflow, vibration, humidity, high temperature or any other data set, from anywhere on most any equipment around the globe. This increases the use of predictive maintenance.