DigiEcoQuarry

CHALLENGE

DIGIECOQUARRY aims to design, develop and validate in 5 pilot environments an Innovative Quarrying System (IQS) comprising sensors, processes, tools and methods for data capture, processing and sharing to provide integrated digitalised, automatic and real-time process control for aggregates quarries.

SOLUTION

Digital innovative quarry requirements definition, to stablish the basis for the development of the Key Technology Areas. Selection, development and integration of technologies towards Industry 4.0. Implementation and validation of all the developments in the different pilots, including the operation, monitoring and assessment of the results. Definition of mechanisms for social acceptance, clustering activities for knowledge improvement in the sector of RM and dissemination, communication & exploitation activities.

RESULTS

Improved H&S and Security conditions for workers. Improved Selectivity and Efficiency of the aggregates extractive sites, increasing the profitability of the quarrying processes, ensuring long-term operational sustainability and viability. Maximised Sustainability and Resource Efficiency in the quarry operations by reducing emissions, improving the management of water and fostering a sustainable supply of RM. Improved social acceptance through the communication with policy makers, citizens and relevant actors.