Method and system for simulating a mill reline

Abstract

Machine-implemented methods, systems, processing devices and machine-readable media are provided for simulating a mill reline, which involve collecting mill relining data and processing the relining data as simulation parameters using a mill relining model. The relining data generally include variables treated as discrete time/frequency distributions. Simulated events for the mill reline may be generated based on the relining data. Additional relining data relating to a specific existing site may be included as simulation parameters. The simulation may be used in determining an optimal work flow for carrying out the mill reline at a specific existing site, e.g., where time to carry out the mill reline is minimized. The simulation may also be employed for benchmarking. The additional relining data may be provided in video format, and analysis of the video format data may be undertaken, e.g., by an operator for refining and/or verifying the additional relining data, prior to utilizing the additional relining data as simulation parameters in the simulation model. The mill relining data may also include additional parameters, such as the size and quantity of the liners, the reline planning process and relining crew proficiency, the relining equipment and plant design surrounding the mill being relined, and the like.