PSC Advisor

Metso's Outotec PSC Advisor is designed for copper smelting plants operating with Peirce Smith Converters. PSC Advisor provides useful information for operators to stabilize and improve the converting process through advanced simulation results. The PSC Advisor helps to standardize operation between shifts, predict batch endpoints and optimize silica and revert charging, thus leading to more consistent operations and improved process efficiency. Metso’s proven and well-known dynamic mass and heat-balance model is at the core of the system and can be calibrated using process measurements and laboratory assay information. The web-based user interface is intuitive and easy to use.

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Benefits

Improved operator performance
Increased throughput of the converters
Enabling process predictability and optimization
Increased safety and sustainability
Seamless integration and service
Service with online expert support

Improved operator performance

Real time estimates for temperatures, masses and compositions
Enhanced quality of information for operator decision making

Increased throughput of the converters

Reduced copper losses to the slag
Enhanced planning of the production process
Optimized usage of process additives

Enabling process predictability and optimization

Enables more consistent operation across shifts
Advises operator for optimal slag and copper blow
Optimized revert consumption

Increased safety and sustainability

Less refractory consumption
Extended campaign life
Consistent operation in safe operating window

Seamless integration

Integration library to connect site PCS, Laboratory and Plant Information reporting systems
Compatible with any Peirce Smith copper converter
Process model can be tailored to each plant
Training and commissioning support available to ensure smooth start-up