First Quantum Minerals
RtDuet Delay Accounting
- Cobre Panama
- Machine Centres: 54
Mipac was engaged from feasibility stage to design, configure and commission a full plant-wide control system (PWCS); an information management, communication and visualistation system; and a delay accounting system for both the Concentrator and the Power plant.
Project Scope
- Design high-availability data architecture
- Facilitate workshops with project and operations personnel across the Concentrator and Power Plant
- Develop scope of work, detailed execution plan and design specification.
- Procure, supply and install RtDUET on dedicated servers.
- Remotely configure RtDUET delay accounting system with 28 machine centres in the Concentrator and 26 machine centres in the Power Plant.
- Apply advanced automated triggers and customised reporting.
- Develop tailored digital training materials and remotely deliver RtDUET training to the operators and engineers.
- Provide ongoing remote 24/7 AVEVA PI System, RtTech RtDUET and Mipac MPA support and deliver small projects to optimise and further automate the reporting as user sophistication increases.
Project Highlights and Results
- Reliable and automated delay accounting system available from the start of operations.
- Ability to rapidly identify, prioritise and eliminate production bottlenecks and unreliable equipment.
- Fast ramp-up of production.
Feedback from the client
Mipac have been none other than a trusted partner throughout our Cobre Panama project where they were engaged to provide around-the-clock support for the OSIsoft PI System, RtDuet and MPA. Not only did Mipac provide an easy-to-use service desk portal where we were able to log issues and simply find solutions to common problems through a library of rich how-to articles, they also offered a direct line in the need for emergency support. The Mipac team has continuously demonstrated a high standard of excellence, providing Cobre Panama the best products, services and support. The attention to detail in designs and implementation is outstanding. Mipac’s genuine and dedicated engineers supported our team from inception of implementation of the PI system and new PI components (including a PI Integrator and Power BI reports), all the way through to concept development of a new architecture that helped boost performance and reliability and increased security to meet the growing demands and requirements for 24x7 support. Mipac has worked side by side with me and team on all challenges during and after implementation. Not a milestone was missed through the course of the project due to the commitment Mipac demonstrated as a pivotal partner helping us achieve optimal results. Mipac has understood the requirements and demands of our site and have delivered equally as demanded.
Ravindran Pillay Principle Engineer, First Quantum Minerals.We are very pleased with the performance of the smelter. The achievement of over 100% of nameplate capacity, in just three months from startup, is unprecedented. It is a credit to the design and project teams and illustrates the strong capabilities of the operations management and staff.
Philip Pascall Chairman and CEO, First QuantumDiscover more of Mipac's projects
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First Quantum’s proven Project Execution model aims to build and commission our own plants with the recent start-up and smooth ramp-up of the Cobre Panama project being our latest success. For this project, FQM engaged Mipac as the main automation contractor to provide Cobre Panama with a world class digital control infrastructure. Just as importantly however, it was the mineral processing, commissioning and plant optimisation knowledge that Mipac brought with them that was one of the various key enablers that allowed a successful ramp-up of the plant.
Zenon Wozniak Director, Projects / First Quantum Minerals