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Automation and digital technologies deliver process efficiency and reduce energy use
ABB has installed two digital solutions—ABB AbilityTM Expert Optimizer and ABB AbilityTM Knowledge Manager—in Votorantim’s plants in Spain, Turkey, Tunisia and Morocco. Expert Optimizer optimizes the entire production process and reduces emissions significantly. Knowledge Manager standardizes and ensures consistency in collecting and analyzing laboratory data across plants.
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Automation and digital technologies deliver process efficiency and reduce energy use
ABB has installed two digital solutions—ABB AbilityTM Expert Optimizer and ABB AbilityTM Knowledge Manager—in Votorantim’s plants in Spain, Turkey, Tunisia and Morocco. Expert Optimizer optimizes the entire production process and reduces emissions significantly. Knowledge Manager standardizes and ensures consistency in collecting and analyzing laboratory data across plants.
An advanced process control solution, Expert Optimizer will help to minimize energy costs while maximizing the use of alternative fuels — all while maintaining and improving product quality. Working closely with Votorantim in engineering and project management, ABB has also provided the Expert Optimizer raw mix preparation (RMP) module to enhance the quality of raw material products going to the kiln. Discrete lab data is combined with continuous process data to optimize production while maintaining cement quality. Knowledge Manager provides integrated information and analytical insights to identify best practices and improve overall operations.
“ABB has proven for many years to be a reliable partner in developing one of our strategic pillars: best-in-class operations. This, together with the ability of their managers and technicians to understand the cement process challenges and needs, has made us decide to continue with them in the current projects on digitalization and decarbonization.”
Jose Maria Hidalgo, Process Manager, Votorantim Cimentos Europe, Asia and Africa (VCEAA)