Pit & Quarry, January 2016
This screen capture shows a sample aggregates plant model in an automation software system based on linear programming ulation model An accurate model will include all equipment and settings feed gradations specifications for products blended product options and benchmarks of the plants actual performance along with measured rates The model also must include the plant stages and operating modes In and of itself this process flow simulation model is a benefit for producers because it helps to optimize their plant by identifying inefficiencies and bottlenecks in order to maximize production Software provides an easy method to enter sales forecasts matched to the production stockpiles or blends from the stockpiles Multiple sales products can be sold from a single stockpile by using additional IDs and or names The user can also enter the required sales which will be prioritized over higher revenue products and can also enter monthly prices by sales product The production and inventory constraints can then be entered using inventory minimums maximums cap limits and values The user enters plant availability and schedule in hours per day and days per month selects avail AUTOMATION 32 PIT QUARRY January 2016 www pitandquarry com
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