Smart Flotation Controller
OPTECS’ Smart Flotation Controller (SFC) is an AI-powered, self-learning solution that optimizes flotation performance in real time.
From froth image analysis to predictive control decisions, SFC continuously drives your plant toward peak grade, recovery, and efficiency—without the operator ever needing to intervene.
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FEATURES
- Advanced Froth Image Analysis: Extracts features like bubble size, shape, texture, froth movement speed, and color in real time.
- Intelligent Grade Estimation: Provides real-time estimates of product and impurities grade per cell based on imaging
- Fuzzy Logic with AI Integration: Combines fuzzy logic control with deep learning and predictive analytics.
- Autonomous Multi-Cell Control: Calculates and applies optimal set-points for each flotation stage (rougher, scavenger, cleaner).
- Flexible Deployment: Runs on local server or cloud; easy integration via OPC-UA, OPC-DA, or Modbus.
- Modular Design: Functions either as a visual analysis tool or full circuit controller.
- Easy Override: Simple on/off switch returns control to the operator when desired.
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BENEFITS
- Grade monitoring at bank and cell level
- Impurity monitoring
- Fast response to underperforming cells
- Stabilzing grade and recovery
- Reducing chemical consumption
- Increasing average grade and recovery
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Demonstrated impact
- +96% Grade Estimation Accuracy: For Cu and Fe in a Co-Mo plant
- +3% Increase in Average Grade and +69% Improvement in Grade Stability.
- +1% Recovery
- Up to 7.8% Reduction in Frother Use and 3.8% in Collector Use, cutting chemical costs and environmental impact.
- ROI less than a month
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Make the switch to APC in three simple steps
- Performance Benchmark & Improvement Report: Through analysis of historical data we map current plant performance, define opportunities for bringing your flotation circuit to the next level of production and efficiency, and provide estimates of the benefits SFC can bring to your specific operations.
- Trial Project: Try before you buy. We believe in our product, and therefore we offer our Clients the possibility to try our solution first. See the benefits first hand. Solution will be fully customized and calibrated for your specific plant.
- SFC Commercial Implementation & Use: SFC system is prepared for commercial use. In case of autonomous control, controller and AI modules are engineered and implemented. System is then commissioned onsite.
We provide local and remote support to ensure that our APC is always up and running and delivering the long-term benefits we promised to provide.
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