Asset Integrity as a Climate Change mitigation action
Asset integrity management is an extremely important program for industries and it can vary according to each operation, according to its specific needs and particular characteristics. Although it has been present for a long time in the industrial sector, with the objective of generating more safety and reducing risks to operators, integrity management can be another method used by industries against the challenge of containing climate change. Read: Understand the importance of Asset Integrity Management Opportunities for a good sustainability-oriented AIM system Industries are facing requirements from stakeholders in relation to the optimal use of assets in their [...]
Data Contextualization to the O&M Phase
In the last 10 years, the amount of data generated by industries is the largest in history. Despite the growing digitalization of the sector, there is still a great need to contextualize this information to be effectively useful to the industry. In the contextualization process, three questions are fundamental for data processing. What is it? What is it for? and Who is it for? From this, a filtering process begins, the goal of which is to classify data as useful or useless. In addition, the contextualization process is also responsible for formatting the data into usable [...]
Data Contextualization – Make data do more!
Introduction Since Industry 4.0, companies have been implementing digital technologies to digitize their operations based on cyber-physical models. Ten years after the beginning of the transformation generated by Industry 4.0, these companies are often struggling with the difficulty of generating value through the use of the data generated in their operations. We can say that we are no longer in an age of data, but in an age in which it is necessary to understand, organize, and qualify this data in order to effectively generate value. In this article, we will address some of the main [...]
Are you a mining manager? So you’d better read this right now!
Mining and Metals managers are facing a strong conflict within their operation: how can I increase my productivity? The answer is complex, but two approaches can be used to tackle this dilemma. One possible approach, although very time-consuming and costly, is to expand mining sites. The other is all about driving the digital transformation through all organizational levels The roadmap to a mining digital transformation A successful digital transformation strategy cannot be implemented if it lacks strong leadership. The culture change required for a transformation of such magnitude demands people's support and massive embracement. Digital transformation is [...]
Real Business Value Through Digital Transformation
Digital transformation has been a must for many companies in recent years. The digitalization provided by the movement has attracted the attention of many managers trying to encourage transformation within their organizations. Despite being indispensable, not all companies are aware of the real gain provided by digital transformation. In this post, we will clarify the main points of change generated by the movement. What to expect from digital transformation Digital technologies are the main drivers of digital transformation. From the implementation of tools such as Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, and Analytics, companies had access to the necessary tools [...]
Digital Twin for Renewable Grid Optimization
The world is moving toward a renewable energy production model. This transition is part of a series of measures adopted in order to break energy dependence on polluting sources. The concerns generated from the effects of global warming have made clean energy a source of supply option in many countries around the world. However, there is still a large gap in the operation and management of these sources on a large scale. In this article, we will highlight the key challenges of energy transition and how Digital Twin technology can bridge this gap and enable large-scale [...]
How is maintenance performed in process plants
Maintenance is a fundamental process for any industrial operation. It is very true that maintenance is not a type of investment that will result in more profits, however, investing in maintenance could be the same as not losing money. In this blog, we will explain key concepts for understanding the real value of maintenance programs and routines in a heavy-asset industrial process. Why is it necessary? As mentioned before, effective maintenance programs could be the key to not losing unnecessary money. Investing in maintenance is to ensure that processes, assets, and equipment [...]
The 5 essential steps to implement digital transformation in your industry
Deploying a new digital transformation strategy in an industrial environment can be quite challenging. The process from analysis to the actual implementation of the new tool can take months, and go through the approval of dozens of people. To deal with this bureaucratic journey and achieve effective results, it is necessary to understand which path should be followed in order to minimize problems that may arise and make the process more fluid. Besides that, in the case of large industries, the insertion of new technologies in worker’s daily basis may represent a change in the routine of hundreds of [...]
The role of leadership in industries’ Digital Transformation
The innovation process within industry can be quite bureaucratic. Especially when it comes to large companies, implementing a new technology in the day to day of the workers represents changing the daily routine of hundreds of people, and this requires assertive and precise planning by those responsible for this change. In a scenario empowered by Industry 4.0, the exchange of paper for digital is already proving to be more than necessary to optimize operations and processes. Moreover, in industries that already use digital as the main tool, the need to improve and optimize processes with new technologies has also [...]
How digital transformation can help in industry decarbonization
The C02 emission into the atmosphere, even with the constant efforts for a net zero future, remains quite problematic. In 2019, the three sectors that emitted the most gas worldwide were Electricity and heat producers, Transport, and Industry, reaching values of approximately 14068 Mt, 8222 Mt and 6254 Mt according to the International Energy Agency. In this scenario, seeking greater control of the operation within these sectors, digital transformation appears as essential to monitor the emission of gases into the atmosphere and increase the efficiency of processes, allowing a gradual decarbonization of the industry in general and a sustainable [...]
