Technology hears the whole story
THERE’S a significant problem with conventional methods of ‘modelling’ when managing noise associated with mine sites, ports and refineries – they potentially limit revenue and stymie operational effectiveness.
How? Well, put simply, they are merely blunt-force implements that predict static, worst-case scenarios to determine operational noise impacts on communities.
These worse case scenarios are, in effect, estimations that result in high error margins, uncertainty and overly conservative productivity targets.
But all that has changed with the development of Nexus.
It’s a paradigm shift in noise management using modelling plus monitoring that overcomes the inaccuracy and mistrust that plague current conventions.
And it accomplishes this right before your eyes – real time data benefiting real time operations.
By coupling recent advancements with the latest technology, Nexus:
• Addresses specific and variable circumstances,
• Takes into account all aspects of the environment in which you operate,
• Removes barriers to optimal efficiency, performance and the achievement of commercial goals,
• Integrates seamlessly into your established operational protocol.
That’s what Nexus does but what does it do for clients specifically? It ensures that site-based managers and operators can expect improved performance both in the field and on the balance sheet thanks to Nexus’s:
• Fact-based planning using forecast and predictive data,
• Real-time compliance tools that clear the path for adaptive management and risk-mitigated operations,
• ROI based on enhanced ability to forecast accurately and adaptively manage effectively, • Ease of use allowing for informed decision making at a glance,
In other words, Nexus real time data benefits real time operations.
Complex environments require detailed technologies
It is widely understood that industrial and mining areas are highly complex noise environments. They include noise created from diverse sources such as other industries or mines that are situated close to your operation, transportation, communities and weather. Nexus’ authoritative predictive capability combined with real-time monitoring offers the most comprehensive noise management solution on the market – providing the most accurate indication of just how much noise your activity is impacting surrounding communities. In short, Nexus takes all the in- depth detail and turns it into an interactive, easy- to- use system.
But accuracy is everything
‘About’, ‘ give or take’ and ‘ around’ are some of the most frightening words for a production manager, scheduler, mine planner or head of operations to hear in relation to reported noise levels versus allowable levels.
They can directly affect schedules, output and of course balance sheets.
It’s a problem because where there is doubt, it’s doubtful that full potential (aka optimal performance) can be achieved, let alone sustained over time.
The Nexus difference makes all the difference
So, to the critical question – how accurate is “nexus accurate”?
The company validated and compared Nexus predictions with actual measurements at a number of locations for a number of clients from mines, refineries and ports.