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StarCS

StarCS, a Mintek product, is an open plant-wide control platform with a wide-ranging and versatile set of tools aimed at process stabilisation and optimisation. The StarCS system incorporates the MillStar, FloatStar and LeachStar modules.

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Features

A general control suite.
Enables implementation of almost any controller.
System identification and autotuning.
Calculations, simulation and online estimation.
New modules are being continually developed.

Using the latest technology in both software and advanced process control, StarCS has been developed as an adaptable and operator-friendly control system that integrates all control systems such as MillStar and FloatStar.

Benefits of StarCS

StarCS offers the following benefits:

Open, plant-wide control platform
Advanced process stabilisation and optimisation control
Improved productivity
Versatile control platform.

Classical Control

The use of classical controllers is not limited to customising specialised Mintek control systems, but also gives the client the flexibility of implementing simple control on any process using the StarCS control platform.

The following classical controllers are available:

PID control, incorporating intelligent windup prevention at limits
Ratio control, including corrective action if the ratio setpoint cannot be achieved
Deadbeat control, model-based control calculating a control action that will ensure that the setpoint is reached within a specified time
Feed-forward control, based on user-defined process characteristics.

System identification and autotuning

Accurate model fitting and proper controller tuning is crucial in ensuring optimum controller performance. Automating the process of model fitting and tuning not only reduces the commissioning time, but also simplifies the subsequent retuning due to circuit changes or other factors degrading controller performance.

Mintek’s SID tool fits models to recorded data and calculates suggested tuning parameters. It also forms the basis for customised, online autotuners for specific controllers.

Related Products & Services

MillStar – Enhanced Milling Performance

MillStar – Enhanced Milling Performance

FloatStar – Flotation Control & Optimisation

FloatStar – Flotation Control & Optimisation

LeachStar – Gold Circuit Control

LeachStar – Gold Circuit Control

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General Control Services

General Control Services

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Gold Leach Kinetics

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Continuous improvement with MillROC support – Edikan Case Study

Continuous improvement with MillROC support – Edikan Case Study

The initial installation and set-up of MillSlicer, MillStar and MillROC at the Edikan Gold Mine in Ghana's Ashanti Gold belt was completed by April 2019. The optimisation strategy resulted in a sustainable increase in throughput of 27% in 8 months.

MillROC Improvement Project at Australian Nickel Mine

MillROC Improvement Project at Australian Nickel Mine

The objective of a MillROC improvement project at a leading Australian nickel mine was to implement a new control philosophy around the grinding circuit, which allowed for stabilisation of key operating variables. The project led to significant improvement in circuit efficiency, reduction in energy requirements and increases in throughput.

Edikan: Continuous Improvement with MillROC Support

Edikan: Continuous Improvement with MillROC Support

Molycop has successfully implemented a range of optimisation projects at the Edikan Gold Mine, including mine-to-mill optimisation, advanced instrumentation, and real-time consulting services to deliver sustainable increased throughput of 27% in 8 months.

Advanced Control

Advanced Control

In partnership with Mintek, we design, commission and implement advanced control systems to deliver improved outcomes for your mineral processing operations.

FloatStar – Flotation Control & Optimisation

FloatStar – Flotation Control & Optimisation

The FloatStar suite of control modules utilises advanced process control to overcome design-related limitations and maximise circuit performance during operation.

Process Optimisation

Process Optimisation

Companies worldwide depend on us to optimise their mineral processing operations. Find out more about the range of services we offer.

Innovation

At Molycop, we see innovation as a way to find solutions to some of the mining industry’s greatest challenges. We aim to improve on today so we can deliver better for tomorrow.