For continuous operations and cost optimization in mining and material processing plants, precisely determining the actual material volume and inventory within silos is a critical factor. Traditional level sensors provide limited point data, leading to inaccurate volume estimates and unreliable inventory reports, especially when facing high dust or extreme environmental conditions.
RETTAR offers a breakthrough solution using its robust 3D Radar Scanning technology. The 3DPro2300 Series Radar Scanner provides the high-penetration, accurate 3D data required for complex interior volume calculations, offering a reliable monitoring architecture for smart inventory management.
ATEX-Certified Reliability for Silo Environments
The RETTAR 3DPro2300 Series Radar Scanners are specifically engineered for environments where lasers fail. Their superior wave penetration and environmental immunity make them the ideal choice for high-dust, high-humidity, or confined silo environments where continuous, accurate volume measurement is essential.
Core Innovation & Compliance:
- ATEX Certified: Our commitment to international safety is confirmed by ATEX certification, ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable deployment in the potentially hazardous industrial environments common in material processing.
- Superior Penetration: Utilizing advanced 3D Radar technology, the 3DPro2300 is virtually unaffected by heavy dust, vapor, or steam, guaranteeing reliable, continuous scanning where environmental factors are challenging.
- High-Resolution 3D Volume Data: Capable of generating comprehensive 3D point cloud data, delivering a true volumetric view of the material inside the silo.
II. Case Study: Measurement and Inventory in Silos
This application provides the necessary volumetric data to transition from unreliable level measurements to accurate, model-based inventory reporting. Silo inventory accuracy is compromised because:
- Limited Data: Traditional level sensors only provide a single point measurement, which is insufficient for accurate volume calculation of materials with irregular surface shapes.
- Environmental Failure: High-dust or high-steam environments cause traditional sensors to fail or require constant maintenance, leading to data gaps.
- Inaccurate Inventory: The lack of true 3D shape data leads to significant volume estimation errors, impacting production scheduling and dispatching decisions.
The RETTAR Solution (Fixed Top Installation)
The 3DPro2300 Radar Scanner is fixedly installed at the silo top, operating reliably regardless of internal environmental conditions.
- Precise 3D Volume Mapping: High-penetration 3D Radar scanning captures the complete 3D surface geometry of the material, generating a high-accuracy 3D model of the interior volume.
- True Inventory Calculation: The system utilizes the 3D model to accurately calculate the true storage volume (usable volume) and material tonnage, replacing estimated inventory figures with reliable data.
- Data-Driven Optimization: Intuitive visualization and accurate volume data provide quantitative insights for optimized inventory management, ensuring stable production and efficient material flow.
