Benefits from model-based engineering in Mining and Metals

Abstract

Projects in Mining and Metals are costly, huge - and unique by their nature. Similar plants or expansions differ significantly from previous ones due to advancements in technology, to different geographical location, climate, local regulations and hosting social/cultural environment. In all phases of the works (design, construction, early operation), the Project could benefit from the model based engineering approach. Examples, selected from recent (copper and aluminium) projects, are introduced on comparing design variants, addressing ad-hoc construction problems, providing managerial decision support and training construction crew.