The era of automation technology changing from local PLC/DCS automation level
to digitization. Digitization is the concept where the buzz words like Industry 4.0,
IIOT, Data analysis with dashboards and making available the right real time
information to the end user and decision makers at their hand devices with mobile
application. In this technology additional features of advisory modes for machine
operators, break down attending engineers through predictive anomaly detection
also included in the digitization concept using machine learning and artificial
intelligence algorithms.
This technology emerging for all industry including cement industry, however for
cement technology the practical implementations and gains yet to be established
by technology providers.
The Digitization Process majorly comprises of following components which include
System, equipment, devices etc.
16.1 Some of the important elements of Industry 4.0 are:
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Cloud Computing,
- Big Data and Analytics,
- Virtual Twins,
- Augmented Reality,
- Autonomous Robots,
- Cyber-Physical Systems.
16.2 Industry 4.0 System:
Industry 4.0 is also referred to as the 4th Industrial Revolution. The term covers
the current trend of digitalization and data exchange in automation and
manufacturing technology.