Applying StarCS RNMPC with Real-Time Optimiser to Pilanesberg Platinum Mines Primary UG2 Milling Circuit. Issue 20 (2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Coetzee, L.C.; Ramonotsi, M.
• Is Part Of: IFAC-PapersOnLine. Volume 49:Issue 20(2016)
• Page Start: 78
• Page End: 83
• Publication Date: 2016
• Subjects: Advanced process control -- mining operations -- mineral processing; Automatic control -- Periodicals; 629.805
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2016.10.100
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2405-8963

Abstract

Abstract: The StarCS RNMPC was recently updated by adding a real-time optimizer (RTO) to it. The enhanced controller was demonstrated on an industrial plant and the performance compared to the previous generation, which was already present. The results show that the RTO improved performance and stability of the process, as well as increased run-time, by eliminating short switch offs by the operators for manual intervention.