An Introductory Review - Developing On-Line Process Control: State-Of- The-Art In Data Automation, Computer Procedures, And On-Line Computer Control
- Organization:
- The American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers
- Pages:
- 7
- File Size:
- 162 KB
- Publication Date:
- Jan 1, 1969
Abstract
This section will outline procedural, statistical, and model applications developed for specific problem solving and for specific applications in beneficiation processes. Iron Ore Processing Introduction of taconite as a basic raw material in the iron ore industry took place with application of high order technical resources for process development and engineering. This investment of resources encouraged computer utilization to maximize efficient use of capital. From this recognition, process control computers have been installed for operations use in the major taconite plants of the iron range. One of these installations, the Minntac Division of U. S. Steel at Mountain Iron, Minnesota, is described in the paper by Chase in these proceedings. Other computer techniques used in taconite processing are outlined by Tuttle, Ahlquist and Carlson, representing Erie Mining. In this volume Tuttle, et al. describe statistical methods for development of information in taconite beneficiation. Statistical methods used in iron ore processing are described by Volin in treating flotation data as outlined in prior proceedings of the symposia and in other publications. 1,2,3 Industrial Minerals The use of linear programming for feed blending at the Carlsbad operation of International Minerals and Chemicals was outlined by Nunnekoven in 1963.4 Subsequent application of this procedure at the Kingston phosphate operation in Florida was described by Loper. Continued development led to installation of an on-line computer in the Kingston plant which reached operational status in 1967.6,7,8 Application of an on-line computer to industrial mineral production accomplished at Kingston is regarded as a milestone in computer use development. Following this achievement, the Cominco potash beneficiation plant near Saskastoon in Canada was automated by installation of an on- line computer programmed to carry out direct digital control functions to effectively operate the plant by process computer. The procedures used in the Cominco operation are described by Madge in this volume. Development of a mathematical model
Citation
APA: (1969) An Introductory Review - Developing On-Line Process Control: State-Of- The-Art In Data Automation, Computer Procedures, And On-Line Computer Control
MLA: An Introductory Review - Developing On-Line Process Control: State-Of- The-Art In Data Automation, Computer Procedures, And On-Line Computer Control. The American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers, 1969.