About project
STAGE 1
Stage I - Wrocław University of Science and Technology
07.2020 - 12.2020
Tasks to be accomplished
Evaluation of the magnetic system's suitability for examining belt core damage in the process of qualifying belts for rerufbishment by testing belt samples on a test conveyor.
100%
Examination of the belts' suitability for refurbishment conducted in motion on conveyors in the mine before their refurbishment, for later verification of their condition description with the state identified after exposing the core during milling.
100%
End result of the stage
- Evaluation of the magnetic system’s effectiveness in detecting damage to samples on the test conveyor in LTT.
Risks/Threats
- Failure to achieve the minimum detection accuracy rating (minimum 70%) by the indicated diagnostic methods will result in the termination of the project.
Stage I - Wrocław University of Science and Technology
07.2020 - 12.2020
Tasks to be accomplished
Evaluation of the magnetic system's suitability for examining belt core damage in the process of qualifying belts for regeneration by testing belt samples on a test conveyor.
100%
Examination of the belts' suitability for regeneration conducted in motion on conveyors in the mine before their regeneration, for later verification of their condition description with the state identified after exposing the core during milling.
100%
End result of the stage
- Evaluation of the magnetic system’s effectiveness in detecting damage to samples on the test conveyor in LTT.
Risks/Threats
- Failure to achieve the minimum detection accuracy rating (minimum 70%) by the indicated diagnostic methods will result in the termination of the project.
Stage II - Wrocław University of Science and Technology
01.2021 - 12.2021
Tasks to be accomplished
Selection and purchase of a measurement test strip to verify the correct operation of diagnostic software on test conveyors in LTT and conveyors from the research group in the mine
100%
Statistical analysis of information on dismantled belts stored in the "Taśma" system in the mine to select a group of conveyors with significantly different belt wear rates and working times until dismantling.
100%
Examination of belt loops on selected conveyors for determining their condition with the DiagBelt system (I research round). Comparison of the damage image of belt sections directed for regeneration with the image of the exposed core to develop criteria for qualifying belts for regeneration for the magnetic system.
100%
Examination of belts on selected conveyors using the purchased strip and old software (II research round). Comparison of the damage image of belt sections identified by the DiagBelt system with the image obtained from the new test strip.
100%
End result of the stage
- Correlation of the belt condition determined by the DiagBelt system and the new test strip.
Risks/Threats
- Failure to achieve the minimum correlation coefficient (R2 > 85-90%) will result in the termination of the project.
STAGE 2
Stage II - WROCŁAW UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
01.2021 - 12.2021
Tasks to be accomplished
Selection and purchase of a measurement test strip to verify the correct operation of diagnostic software on test conveyors in LTT and conveyors from the research group in the mine.
100%
Statistical analysis of information on dismantled belts stored in the "Taśma" system in the mine to select a group of conveyors with significantly different belt wear rates and working times until dismantling.
100%
Examination of belt loops on selected conveyors for determining their condition with the DiagBelt system (I research round). Comparison of the damage image of belt sections directed for regeneration with the image of the exposed core to develop criteria for qualifying belts for regeneration for the magnetic system.
100%
Examination of belts on selected conveyors using the purchased strip and old software (II research round). Comparison of the damage image of belt sections identified by the DiagBelt system with the image obtained from the new test strip.
100%
End result of the stage
- Correlation of the belt condition determined by the DiagBelt system and the new test strip.
Risks/Threats
- Failure to achieve the minimum correlation coefficient (R2 > 85-90%) will result in the termination of the project.
STAGE 3
Stage III - PGE GiEK S.A.
01.2022 - 06.2022
Tasks to be accomplished
Construction of a system that will consider operational requirements, technological parameters, and defined functionalities for belt diagnostics.
100%
End result of the stage
- Evaluation of the accuracy of decision-making using the DiagBelt system and the new strip compared to the method previously used by KWB Bełchatów.
Risks/Threats
- Failure to achieve the minimum detection accuracy rating (min. 80%) by the indicated diagnostic methods will result in the termination of the project.
Stage III - PGE GiEK S.A.
01.2022 - 06.2022
Tasks to be accomplished
Construction of a system that will consider operational requirements, technological parameters, and defined functionalities for belt diagnostics.
100%
End result of the stage
- Evaluation of the accuracy of decision-making using the DiagBelt system and the new strip compared to the method previously used by KWB Bełchatów.
Risks/Threats
- Failure to achieve the minimum detection accuracy rating (min. 80%) by the indicated diagnostic methods will result in the termination of the project.
Stage IV - Wrocław University of Science and Technology
07.2022 - 06.2023
Tasks to be accomplished
Testing the new system during its creation on a test conveyor in the Conveyor Transport Laboratory (LTT) to verify its operation in accordance with the specification approved by the ordering party (PGE GiEK S.A.).
100%
Testing the DiagBelt+ system in motion conditions (III research round) and collecting data on the condition of belts on selected research conveyors, and comparing the assessments of belt sections in scanned loops made by two systems.
100%
End result of the stage
- Correlation of the assessments of belt section conditions in loops on research conveyors made by the DiagBelt and DiagBelt+ systems.
- Regression coefficient R2 for fitting curves of the rate of change in the degree of belt section wear in the loop relative to time for measurement results from the III measurement rounds and R2 > 90%.
Risks/Threats
- Low correlation of the results of assessing the belt condition with a new and old strip (R2 > 85-90%) will result in the inability to include the I round of research in the selection of wear rate curves. As a result, the IV research round will have to be conducted to have 3 measurements made with the same strips.
- Failure to achieve the minimum detection accuracy rating (R2 > 90%) for the new system will necessitate additional research (IV round) to more accurately determine the rate of changes.
STAGE 4
Stage IV - WROCŁAW UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
07.2022 - 06.2023
Tasks to be accomplished
Testing the new system during its creation on a test conveyor in the Conveyor Transport Laboratory (LTT) to verify its operation in accordance with the specification approved by the ordering party (PGE GiEK S.A.).
100%
Testing the DiagBelt+ system in motion conditions (III research round) and collecting data on the condition of belts on selected research conveyors, and comparing the assessments of belt sections in scanned loops made by two systems.
100%
End result of the stage
- Correlation of the assessments of belt section conditions in loops on research conveyors made by the DiagBelt and DiagBelt+ systems.
- egression coefficient R2 for fitting curves of the rate of change in the degree of belt section wear in the loop relative to time for measurement results from the III measurement rounds and R2 > 90%.
Risks/Threats
- Low correlation of the results of assessing the belt condition with a new and old strip (R2 > 85-90%) will result in the inability to include the I round of research in the selection of wear rate curves. As a result, the IV research round will have to be conducted to have 3 measurements made with the same strips.
- Failure to achieve the minimum detection accuracy rating (R2 > 90%) for the new system will necessitate additional research (IV round) to more accurately determine the rate of changes.
STAGE 5
Stage V - PGE GIEK S.A.
07.2022 - 06.2023
Tasks to be accomplished
Refinement of Diagbelt+ diagnostic software and calibration of the system to achieve a compliance indicator for the magnetic method of belt assessment compared to the visual method of at least 95%, while maintaining the system's functionality for independent belt quality assessment by mine employees handling the designed system.
100%
End result of the stage
- Evaluation of the accuracy of decision-making using the DiagBelt system and the new strip compared to the method previously used by KWB Bełchatów.
Ryzyka / zagrożenia
- Failure to meet the parameter (min. 95%) is the basis for deciding not to implement the project in PGE GiEK.
Stage V - PGE GIEK S.A.
07.2022 - 06.2023
Tasks to be accomplished
Refinement of Diagbelt+ diagnostic software and calibration of the system to achieve a compliance indicator for the magnetic method of belt assessment compared to the visual method of at least 95%, while maintaining the system's functionality for independent belt quality assessment by mine employees handling the designed system.
100%
End result of the stage
- Evaluation of the accuracy of decision-making using the DiagBelt system and the new strip compared to the method previously used by KWB Bełchatów.
Risks/Threats
- Failure to meet the parameter (min. 95%) is the basis for deciding not to implement the project in PGE GiEK.