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

Informazioni relative al progetto

S3D

ID dell’accordo di sovvenzione: 683913

DOI

10.3030/683913

Progetto chiuso

Data della firma CE 12 Giugno 2015

Data di avvio 1 Luglio 2015

Data di completamento 31 Dicembre 2015

Finanziato da

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

Costo totale

€ 71 429,00

Contributo UE

€ 50 000,00

Coordinato da

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.)

Periodo di rendicontazione: 2015-07-01 al 2015-12-31

Sintesi del contesto e degli obiettivi generali del progetto

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

Lavoro eseguito dall’inizio del progetto fino alla fine del periodo coperto dalla relazione e principali risultati finora ottenuti

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.

Progressi oltre lo stato dell’arte e potenziale impatto previsto (incluso l’impatto socioeconomico e le implicazioni sociali più ampie del progetto fino ad ora)

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