Building a more sustainable industry

CNBM sought to improve sustainability and optimise its operations by:

• Managing its energy usage
• Reducing operational costs and improving profitability
• Reducing environmental pollution

Apps, Analytics & Services: Energy Management System, AVEVA Advanced Process Control (APC)*
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CNBM uses EcoStruxure for Mining, Minerals and Metals solutions across its plants, including:

• Energy Management System tailored for the cement industry to report on energy sources and key production data that support operational decision making
• AVEVA APC to reduce coal/power consumption while improving clinker quality and stability

*The Schneider Electric industrial software business and AVEVA have merged to trade as AVEVA Group plc, a UK listed company. The Schneider Electric and Life is On trademarks are owned by Schneider Electric and are being licensed to AVEVA by Schneider Electric.

• Reduced energy consumption: 3-5% energy savings per production unit and overall energy efficiency improved by 10%
• Increased production efficiency and operation optimisation
• Improved cement quality
• ROI achieved in less than two years