2025 - AVEVA World - San Francisco - AVEVA PI System
Hindustan Zinc: Transforming operational efficiency, asset management, and dispatch planning
Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL) is a leading Indian integrated mining and resources producer of zinc, lead, and silver. It is a subsidiary of Vedanta Limited and operates the world's second-largest zinc mine, with a focus on sustainable mining practices and technological innovation. HZL's operations span multiple mines and smelting facilities, contributing significantly to India's metal industry while prioritizing environmental stewardship and community development. Vedanta Hindustan Zinc Limited, spearheaded the integration of AVEVA PI System with a diverse array of data sources, including ABB, Epiroc, Cisco, Rockwell, Yokogawa, Honeywell, etc. This intricate project required expertise in handling various data communication protocols: OPC DA/UA for DCS/PLC, Modbus for SCADA, APIs for cloud-based databases and IoT gateways, SQL databases for LIMS and telemetry data, and manual data entry via data loggers. Via this solution we improved the reliability health index and performance monitoring of critical assets, OEE, material dispatch planning, mobile equipment OEE, and particle-size prediction in mills. These use cases have helped us improve the operational efficiency of the plant and generating enormous amount of tangible and intangible ROI.
Industry
Mining Metals and Minerals
Company
CereBulb
Speaker
Christopher Kiddle
Christopher Kiddle is the Director of CereBulb ANZ, Chris has extensive experience in industrial digital transformation. Chris' experience comes from 10 years at Caterpillar Inc before heading up a global consulting team delivering enterprise-wide industrial software solutions across many industries at AVEVA (formerly OSIsoft). Chris specializes in delivering innovative solutions that solve customer challenges to unlock their value chain while focusing on end user requirements and the power of data maturity in transformation.
Company
CEREBULB
Speaker
Jevinkumar Makadia Makadia
Jevin Makadia serves as a Manager of Business and Projects at CEREBULB specializing in leveraging the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to generate actionable insights. In this role, Jevin leads business opportunities and collaborates closely with clients to understand their challenges, propose tailored solutions, and ensure successful project execution. His expertise spans various industries, including power generation, power transmission, oil and gas, food and beverages, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), and chemicals. An Electrical Engineer by training, Jevin is adept in the digitization of industries and the implementation of Industry 4.0 initiatives. His proficiency encompasses a range of Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) solutions, including Industrial IoT, artificial intelligence, data visualization, and AVEVA system platforms.
Session Code
SESS-149
