Mining and Industrial Overview.pdf - Ansys

Figure 5: CRMS Area Test Data at 16m/s for a Ø54mm 6x33(15/12/6+3T)/F SWRAdvantages of using the CRMS :Increased safetyMay increase the loading/speed – Increase productivityMeasures condition during normal operations – reduced downtimerequired for Electromagnetic Inspection (EMI)Repeatability – No man in the loopProactive preventative maintenance – Increase life span of ropeAssists Mine Engineer during monthly rope inspections – point toproblem areasCorrelates rope condition from supplier after installation (Manufacturingdeficiencies)Build In Test – (BIT) Ensures system performance and functionalityRemote Condition Monitoring – Information over LAN / internetContinuously upgrading of condition indicatorsCorrelates dynamic stress with condition deteriorationImproved understanding of how a rope deteriorates / degrades and howone can extend the usable life of a SWR.Current legislation allows for an increase in load if continuous ropemonitoring is employed. The CRMS, which is still undergoing improvements,aimed at improving performance as well as reducing maintenance andlogistical support requirements, will enable clients to monitor steel wire ropesat operational speeds.Besides their obvious applications in the mining industry, the RTU and CRMSmay be invaluable to lift operators in high rise buildings and have potentialuse in construction sites, ropeways, metallurgy, power supply, oil, bridges,pressure piping, guy wires on free standing structures, etc.6