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

Informations projet

S3D

N° de convention de subvention: 683913

DOI

10.3030/683913

Projet clôturé

Date de signature de la CE 12 Juin 2015

Date de début 1 Juillet 2015

Date de fin 31 Decembre 2015

Financé au titre de

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

Coût total

€ 71 429,00

Contribution de l’UE

€ 50 000,00

Coordonné par

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.)

Période du rapport: 2015-07-01 au 2015-12-31

Résumé du contexte et des objectifs généraux du projet

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

Travail effectué depuis le début du projet jusqu’à la fin de la période considérée dans le rapport et principaux résultats atteints jusqu’à présent

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.

Progrès au-delà de l’état des connaissances et impact potentiel prévu (y compris l’impact socio-économique et les conséquences sociétales plus larges du projet jusqu’à présent)

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