Simulations as a tool for co-learning in electrification of mines Passed
Wednesday June 2, 2021 09:00 - 11:35 Digitalization | hosted by: Sandvik
Speaker: Mikko Valtee
Moderator: Andreas Simoncic
Theme: Digitalization
Electrification is a clear trend in mining, but not widely adopted yet. From machine and component level issues there are still a lot of unknowns, but most critical unknowns are on process level. The bigger the environment in question is, the more difficult it is to qualify and quantify with static analysis. Simulation tools can be used to test scenarios and variants in technical and operational factors. Simulation itself is an excellent platform to create co-learning and development.
Lecturers
Mikko Valtee Speaker
Electrification Technologies and Machinery Systems Manager
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions
Mr. Mikko Valtee has worked in Sandvik since 2006 in different research and technology development roles, currently holding position of Electrification Technologies and Machinery Systems Manager. In current role one of the main technical focus area is electrification of mobile machinery and processes around them. Electrification of mining requires solutions from components to mine electrical grid level systems. Future of mining is definitely electrified, and combined with automation, machinery will become more productive than ever.
Andreas Simoncic Moderator
Business Line Manager
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions
Mr. Andreas Simoncic has 18 years of experience of working in the IT and Industrial Automation industries, with mission critical computer center systems and High-End Industrial automation/robotics solutions for companies like Data General, EMC, Siemens and Dell. He has been an entrepreneur in the mining industry for a decade and has in this role co-funded several junior exploration companies, incl. a mine re-opening project (large Iron Ore mine in central Sweden) working with feasibility studies, NI-43-101 reporting, environmental assessments and mining concession application process. Today Mr. Simoncic holds the position as Business Line Manager for Automation and Digitalization at Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions, supporting mining customers in Europe with Automation and Digitalization solutions to help them get more, safer and cost efficient tons out of their production units.