Feasibility study to determine the use of ITS technology to replace nuclear density meters in mining, dredging and other areas of hydraulic transport.

Información del proyecto

S3D

Identificador del acuerdo de subvención: 683913

DOI

10.3030/683913

Proyecto cerrado

Fecha de la firma de la CE 12 Junio 2015

Fecha de inicio 1 Julio 2015

Fecha de finalización 31 Diciembre 2015

Financiado con arreglo a

• INDUSTRIAL LEADERSHIP - Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies – Nanotechnologies

Coste total

€ 71 429,00

Aportación de la UE

€ 50 000,00

Coordinado por

INDUSTRIAL TOMOGRAPHY SYSTEMS PLC
United Kingdom

Periodic Reporting for period 1 - S3D (Feasibility study to determine the use of ITS technology to replace nuclear density meters in mining, dredging and other areas of hydraulic transport.)

Período documentado: 2015-07-01 hasta 2015-12-31

Resumen del contexto y de los objetivos generales del proyecto

The objectives of the project were to evaluate the market for a replacement to gamma densitometers for dense phase hydraulic conveying

Trabajo realizado desde el comienzo del proyecto hasta el final del período abarcado por el informe y los principales resultados hasta la fecha

The work performed consisted of a market review of the global market structure for the technology; a design study to establish parameters for product configuration; a review of relevant legislation and certification standards; and a strategy for the most effective basis for managing the company's intellectual property in this field.

Avances que van más allá del estado de la técnica e impacto potencial esperado (incluida la repercusión socioeconómica y las implicaciones sociales más amplias del proyecto hasta la fecha)

This project demonstrated that whilst the mining and mineral processing market is currently depressed, there is a strong interest by operators and key staff to move away from radiation-based instrumentation.
In addition, there are opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste and improve the overall environmental impact of mines through the use of the company's innovation.
The overall market is larger than was initially envisaged and there are clear points of entry giving the company a strategic platform to launch and develop its technology, creating jobs in the NW of England and through its supply chain in 3 other European companies.

Sensor for density measurement in mining

User interface of density measurement in mining