EuroChem introduces video analytics at Usolsky Potash Plant

2024: Tests of the software and hardware complex of video analytics

At the Usolsky potash plant, a software and hardware complex of video analytics was tested. It is designed to determine the moisture content of halite cake, detect losses of the target product with waste, as well as defects in the conveyor belt on belt filters. The digital solution improves the quality of potassium chloride (KCl) extraction from ore in the flotation plant. The project is part of EuroChem's overall digitalization programme. This was reported by Digital Technologies and Platforms (DTP) on July 11, 2024.

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Typically, humidity and residual KCI levels are measured four times per shift. The video analytics module gives online indicators with humidity accuracy of up to 87%, with its target accuracy of more than 95%. Thanks to video analytics, the operator receives notifications in time that the losses are becoming significant and the technological process needs to be adjusted. The solution also helps process personnel to quickly notice any defects in the conveyor belt, including breaks, breaks and displacements.

The implementation of the video analytics module reduces the number of emergencies due to clogging of the block valves of the silos, as well as reduces the time of unscheduled downtime. Pilot tests have already been successfully completed, preparations are underway for replication into eight tape filters. Experts plan to complete the work in September 2024.

The idea of ​ ​ the project is to reduce the loss of sylvin with tails. This is done using a video analytics module that captures information about the efficiency of the dewatering process and the state of the filter fabric of the tape filters. The project has shown its effectiveness: the module has already given a signal about the occurrence of an emergency, which made it possible to quickly start repair work, - said Roman Bushmakin, director of digitalization and automation of UKK.