Conveyor Digital Twin for Comparisons

Voith released BeltGenius ERIC, software that allows mine operators to assess conveyor efficiency, the company reported. The system receives relevant performance data from the conveyor, which then goes to a server at Voith. The server hosts a digital twin of the system. ERIC (Efficiency and Reliability Intelligent Control) determines a baseline value linked to the energy consumption and known as the Energy Performance Indicator. The indicator allows for comparisons that reveal how efficiently the conveyor is operating. The data are visualized on the client’s individualized user interface, in the form of an online dashboard. The software provides a way to optimize capacity and reduce energy consumption, Voith reported.

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