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SAPPISAPPI
STOCKPILE VOLUME MONITORING
APRIL 2008
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Barry T. FRYER DUDLEYI-Cube(MBA {IT}; MSc {Image Analysis};BSc {Brewing}; BSc Hons {Waste Technology})
“..any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” Arthur C. Clark
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Agenda
OverviewAutomatic Stockpile Monitoring! Woodchips / Coal / Sulphur / Logs
Architectural layout Operational & Management Reporting Reference SitesCost Structure
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Additional Monitoring areas! OCR! Weigh Bridge (Density)! Trains! Load Classification
References
Overview
Most important to determine the correct tonnage's by accurate bulk densities and reliable volumetric surveys. We believe that such monitoring should be done by an independent and unbiased agency, and not be monitored by a party who might have a vested interest.Automatic 3-dimensional Dynamic Measurements: 3DM Contact-free measurement technique based on photogrammetric principles: science of geometry, mathematics and physics that uses the 2 dimensional image of a 3 dimensional scene to reconstruct a reliable
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2-dimensional image of a 3 dimensional scene to reconstruct a reliable and accurate model of the original 3D scene. Custom-designed for repetitive and fully automatic measurement tasks.The unique benefits of the 3DM Technology include 3D measurements of moving objects or objects changing shape, fully automatic during operation and provide permanent, digital, records of the objects. Key strength of 3DM Analyst is versatility - Any size object can be measured, from a range of a few metres to several kilometres away. with the results available in seconds, almost in real-time.
Automatic Stockpile Monitoring
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Automatic Stockpile Monitoring
Close-Range Photogrammetry is an accurate, cost effective technique of collecting measurements of real world objects and conditions directly from high resolution IP cameras. Photogrammetry utilizes digital images to obtain accurate measurements and geometric data of the image, in order to provide spatial information for 3D measurement. Benefits of close-range photogrammetry :
! Increased accuracy; ! complete as-built information;
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! reduced costs;! Do not need to stop operations;! Effective for small and large projects.
Suitable photography involves taking apair of convergent images of the samescene from separate positions. 3DM Analyst is a set of specialised software toolsdesigned to extract accurate 3D spatial measurements by analysing images taken with digital cameras.
SAPPI STOCKPILES: Woodchips
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SAPPI STOCKPILES: Coal
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SAPPI STOCKPILES: Sulphur
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SAPPI STOCKPILES: Logs
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SAPPI STOCKPILES: Image Capture
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STOCKPILE: Result
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Architectural layout
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Operational & Management Reporting
Providing a 'Managed System' reducing management overhead Complete coal Internet Data hosting and reporting portal specifically designed for the utilities industry. Using OCR to record all trucks / trains numbers and weightProviding a central database that will store all vehicle records Internet to view transactions & size of the coal stockpileProviding an automated method on delivery of coalF i ff f h ki ll
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Coal Watch Solution
Freeing staff from checking manually on size of the coal stock pileAlerts via SMS message / e-Mail / pop upShare data between sites and head officeProviding monitoring cameras for live view of stock pileProviding enforcement software for prosecution on type of coal delivered.
Reporting and Management
Uptime and site availabilityLane / Department / Terminal / LocationSort By – License Plate / Name / Surname / Enroll ID / Time etcSort by Period: Yesterday, Today, Last Week, This Week, Last Month, This Month, Month and Year, Date Range, All Current Year, etcGlobal DatePrint to Screen Printer or XLS everywhere
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Print to Screen, Printer or XLS everywhereMonth end statements and customer reports;Average time on site, average weight, etc.;Coal category per site;
Audit TrailNothing can be deletedMovement of data to Current, Not Active or DeletedClocking data controlled by StatusFull history of changes of every record
References: Africa SAPO, Durban PortSpoornetHigh Veld Steel, Witbank
References: International“The results …… have
indicated that 3DM is more accurate, faster, more flexible, easier to use, more robust and more rapidly developing, provides better quality models, has better software support and requires less training. Based on technical considerations 3DM software….. provide the best solutions for BMA.”
— BMA Coal
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BMA Coal
“After exhaustive testing of 3DM for coal mines in western Venezuela, we are convinced that the software provides reliable and accurate results in a fraction of the time required by traditional (means) We believe this solution offers the same or better precision …..at much lower cost. The system is an eminently practical solution for surveying mines in developing countries ….— Mark Lander, Carto Sur C.A.
Cost Structure
SOFTWARE: A number of options:
! 3DM Analyst Lite: Less demanding workloads, up to 16 MB, 2 images at a time
! 3DM Analyst Lite Suite: Larger workloads, reduce no.
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y g ,of control points, up to 24 MB, 10 images at a time
! 3DM Analyst Mine Mapping Suite: Very large workloads, supports image merging and camera calibration, up to 65 MB, any no. of images at a time, multi-threaded
Cost Structure
PRICE: A number of options:
! Cost per ton measured
! Cost per transaction
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! Fixed monthly cost
! Capital amount
Additional Options with the software
Product sizingProduct colourTrain volume
Truck
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Truckvolume
Conveyor belt 3Dvolume
Additional Info:
What is Optical Character Recognition?OCR is an image processing technology used to identify vehicles
by their license plates or trains by their unique numbers. OCR is a non-intrusive, computerised method of matching a License Plate / Train number to a database of registration numbers.Alternate names for OCR:License plate recognition (LPR):
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License plate recognition (LPR):Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI)Car Plate Recognition (CPR)Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR)
Additional Info: Weigh Bridge
LPR Camera
CCTV Camera
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Boom
Database / Flow Control
Additional Info: LPRCamera/
Illumination unit
RG59 / IP /
twisted pair /
Wireless / ADSL /
LPR Server
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LPR
NU18637
/ S /3G /
iBurst
LPR ClientPossibly on site, remote or mobile
Open boom / Display message / Generate alarm
Volumetric Measurement at Weighbridge
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TRAINS
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Load Recorded?
• TYPE:
• Wattle?
• Gum?
LOAD CLASSIFICATION
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• Gum?
• Rejected
Additional Info: Maintenance and Support
E-mail / PH supportRemote PC control2 hour response time6 hour response timeSame business day24 hour response
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“..any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” Arthur C. Clark
Summary
Solid product with little support requiredLocal design and support, Built in SA for SA clientsUnique solution and customizable to your requirementsIn development since 2003 and ongoingOpen SQL Database / Easily accessible data / Easy integration
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Thanks & Questions
Thank you for your timeAny Questions?
Way Forward?
Quote / Consult / Cost per ton measured / Other?
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Barry T. DUDLEY(MBA {IT}; MSc {Image Analysis}; BSc {Brewing}; BSc Hons {Waste Technology})
I-CUBEhttp://www.i-cube.co.za Cell: +27 (0) 82 562 8225MADADENI PH +27 (0) 31 764-307782 Kl f F ll Rd F 0866539659
Contact Details:
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82 Kloof Falls Rd Fax 0866539659Kloof, Durban,Kwa-Zulu Natal,3610,South AfricaE-mail: [email protected]
“..any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” Arthur C. Clark