Developing an Effective Corrosion Prevention Strategy for Mining Operations
Intro Corrosion consists of constant material degradation by chemical or electrochemical reactions with its environment. Indeed, heavy corrosion damage can lead to extended unplanned shutdowns, decreased safety, and increased environmental exposure. And, while corrosion progression doesn’t stop, asset activities must be paused to address degradation and anomalies. In this context, mining structures are exposed to harsh environmental conditions, including moisture, acidic or alkaline substances, and abrasive materials, which accelerate corrosion. This being said, developing an effective corrosion prevention strategy is crucial to mitigate the impacts and costs of corrosion. A two-year global study released at the CORROSION 2016 conference [...]
How Digital Twin Technology can predict risk and cost 2021
Digital Twin technology can predict risk and cost in 2021, through asset integrity awareness. Keeping the integrity of industrial assets is an essential task for any industry especially Offshores, Refineries, Oil & Gas, Pulp and Paper, Mining among other complex industrial plants. However, some challenges can appear in the process of inspection and maintenance of these assets. Such as: Lack of a complete and updated inventory of the complex plant; Difficulty in outlining a maintenance budget; Time-consuming inspection tasks; How could asset awareness be achieved? Until the operational phase of the complex plant, many engineering data , technical drawings, [...]
