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Sound analysis and

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The innovative way to
hear your grinding.

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Impact Finder®
ImpactFinder® is a system of
analysis and processing of sound
signals for the detection of impacts,
modification of the level of movement,
grain size of the mineral and power
prediction for the optimization in real
time of the grinding process in SAG
mills and ball mills.

Sound is a physical signal that carries a lot of information

about the properties of mill internal process. It is also easy
to sample without intervening into the grinding process.

The Technique consists in using industrial microphones to

acquire the sound, which is then run through a statistical
process and characterized; in other words, the sound is
translated into processing variables. In order to obtain
maximum efficacy with this technique, a Design of
Experiments process should be implemented, trough the
manipulation of influential variables.

Grinding can then be optimized by using sound signals

for real time estimates of variables such as fill level, load
angle, counts and classification of impacts, ensuring
operational availability and extending the operating life
of equipment, while obtaining the desired particle size,
increasing production, and maximizing energy efficiency.

DoE
Design of
experiments
SPEED

WATER
TONNAGE
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Installation Schematic​.
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Modules.
FEATURES​ BENEFITS

Shows sound magnitude trends in decibels (dB),​ • Indicates trends in fill level changes​
Sound
which serves as an indicator of grinder fill levels. • Direct measurement of internal state of the mill​
Level
Module​ • Quality parameter for estimating contamination​
through sound​

FEATURES​ BENEFITS

Measures internal fill percentage with regard to​ • Reduce power variability​
Internal
total volume of the mill, accounting for variations in​ • Stability throughout the entire process​
Fill Level
Module​ apparent internal density. The visualization interface​ • Control of grinding output​
provides a real time graphic display of fill levels​ • Decreases risk from over and underloading​
as a percentage.

FEATURES​ BENEFITS

Classifies impacts through the configuration of two​
Impacts
levels of intensity, with low levels being as standard​
Modules​
and high levels as critical impacts.
• Extends liner and ball life​
• Control size of grind output​
• Enables smart ball storage

FEATURES​ BENEFITS

Makes it possible to determine the exact point​ • Monitoring of collisions on liners​

Load and
where the ore cascade hitting, as well as the angle​ • Extends liner life​
cascade
angle​ for accommodating the load due to the grinder spin​ • Control over grind output size​
velocity. This module incorporates an analytical​ • Enables a decrease in variation in power use
model driven by process variable inputs, grinder​
speed, and others, for self-calibration of measure-
ment.
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Installed base.
01 Minera Saucito 2
Fresnillo PLC, Zacatecas, México.

02 Minera Media Luna

Torex Gold Resources, Guerrero, México.

03 Mina La Herradura
Fresnillo PLC, Sonora, México.

04 Asarco Mission South 1

Grupo México, Arizona, USA.
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05 Minera Saucito 1
Fresnillo PLC, Zacatecas, México.

06 Minera Mexicana La Cienega

Fresnillo PLC, Durango, México.

07 Minera Escondida
BHP Billiton, Región Antofagasta Chile.

08 Asarco Mission South 2

Grupo México, Arizona, USA.

09 Minera Proaño
Fresnillo PLC, Zacatecas, México.

10 Minera Escondida
BHP Billiton, Región Antofagasta Chile.
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Hermosillo
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C.P. 83270 Hermosillo, Sonora, México.
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