Digitalization
KHD ProMax® Suite
Headquarters
KHD Humboldt Wedag
International AG
Von-der-Wettern-Straße 4a
51149 Cologne
Germany
Thanks to advances in connectivity and smart sensors, cement plants collect vast amounts of data every day. The challenge is how to utilize this digital datasphere to provide tangible improvement at machine, plant, and corporate level. KHD ProMax® is the solution to that challenge, empowering best‑in‑class performance, every day, every shift.
What is KHD ProMax®?
Integrate your existing data and systems with our Cloud‑based suite of digital optimization solutions, powered by state‑of‑the‑art digital twin and machine learning technologies.
KHD ProMax is a suite of Cloud‑based digital solutions that connects to and delivers real‑world optimization of your cement plant equipment and processes. But exactly what it does that mean? Well that is up to you. Because KHD ProMax is customizable and grows with your needs. We are also continuously developing new functionalities in response to client requests. It begins, however, with a secure connection from your plant to the Cloud via KHD ProMax Edge.
What is KHD ProMax®?
It begins with your data
Unlocking the value of your plant and process data is what KHD ProMax is all about. But first we have to collect that data, which is the job of our KHD ProMax Edge hardware. Data are collected from both KHD and third-party equipment and systems, and in multiple formats. The data are then homogenized into a single consistent structure, ready for the advanced data analytics used by our KHD ProMax application suite.
What is KHD ProMax®?
Security and data sovereignity
Your data are uploaded to the KHD ProMax Cloud via an end‑to‑end encrypted link and hosted on ISO27001:2013 certified data centers for the highest security standards. A single‑tenant architecture provides each client its own private application stack, completely secure and isolated from the data and applications of other clients. Your data remain your property: we will never share your data with third parties and will access your data only to the extent allowed under your KHD ProMax subscription agreement.
What is KHD ProMax®?
Flexible, smart solutions
Our KHD ProMax suite of cloud-based applications deliver unparalleled insight into and improvement of your operations. Based on a comprehensive and customizable digital twin of your cement plant(s), the KHD ProMax suite allows you to easily navigate through your plant(s) data, evaluate KPIs and compare production goals with current plant performance, improve maintenance planning and trigger workflows, order spare parts, browse manuals and data sheets, and access virtual tutorials. The net result?
- More efficient maintenance workflows through predictive analytics and interconnecting process chains, reducing plant operating costs.
- Lower downtime thanks to its prescriptive maintenance solutions and built-in anomaly detection.
- Increased employee productivity through the collection of all productive and equipment data in a single point of reference with a unified and intuitive user interface.
The basic subscription comprises a range of standard options. Higher subscription tiers offer a choice of additional solutions with advanced functionalities and remote services.
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Non-KHD supply documents must be provided by client.
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"KHD supply" can mean either a machine designed or supplied by KHD.
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The Real-Time Optimizer
Our Real-Time Optimizer (RTO) for kilns and grinding plants is part of the KHD ProMax suite and combines the latest self-adaptive machine learning technologies with our extensive process engineering and experience.
Real-Time Optimizer
AI-based process optimization
Available as part of your KHD ProMax Suite subscription or as a standalone installation, KHD ProMax RTO first stabilizes and then optimizes your process to given optimization targets. The result is a significant improvement in KPIs. KHD ProMax RTO is easy to set-up and integrate into existing operations using existing historical data to train the non-linear composable AI models and constraints – which provide higher accuracy and stability. The models remain continuously updated through machine learning, ensuring your process remains as productive as possible, despite any change in conditions.
Real-Time Optimizer
KHD ProMax® RTO: cloud-based or on premise
KHD ProMax RTO can be implemented as a cloud-based solution for full integration with the KHD ProMax application suite. If preferred, it can also be implemented onsite at your plant.
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How it works
Real-Time Optimizer
Typical achievements
System Architecture
Thanks to unresitricted modularity KHD ProMax can be customized to fit and improve any plant, production and use‑case.
KHD ProMax combines the latest IIOT technologies with our unparalleled knowledge of the cement‑making process. The result is a comprehensive suite of digital solutions that supports you to maximize the productivity of your cement production process.
KHD ProMax®
Connect. Maintain. Produce.
KHD ProMax tailors the user experience by job function to ensure the most relevant information and solutions are clearly and quickly available to the right people.
KHD ProMax®
Connect.
Whether you’re a corporate‑level enterprise user or part of a plant’s maintenance and production teams, KHD ProMax connects you with the information you need to succeed. Data from any KHD ProMax‑connected equipment can be accessed, allowing different data sources to be brought together in an integrated dashboard. This enables users to keep track of performance and identify interconnections, quickly and easily. Access is available anytime, anywhere, via mobile devices or desktop computer.
At the enterprise level, KHD ProMax enables high‑level asset monitoring of your cement plant(s) and components with KPI analysis and reporting tailored to your specific business goals. You can also compare plant and equipment performance on a plant‑wide and company‑wide basis to identify areas of good performance and those that require improvement. Reports are delivered to a regularly schedule or can be triggered by specific events to support effective decision‑making and business planning.
KHD ProMax®
Maintain.
From controlling your raw meal, to roller press operation, or managing your burners (and more), we offer a range of machine control and monitoring solutions. Find out more about these automation products here.
KHD ProMax improves and simplifies maintenance management and practices. Users can quickly check and optimize schedules, manage spare parts, monitor equipment status, and respond to areas of concern. If critical limits are reached, the user will automatically receive an alarm notification. Advanced modules are available that utilise machine learning to empower predictive maintenance.
When it comes to undertaking maintenance, users can take advantage of digital tutorials to easier identify parts that need service or exchange. KHD ProMax also supports remote supervision and troubleshooting by KHD experts – to help users successfully carry out maintenance activities.
KHD ProMax®
Produce.
KHD ProMax is the plant operator’s smart assistant, allowing you to deliver best‑in‑class performance. For example, the KHD ProMax RTO monitors and maximizes plant performance to production goals, so users can focus on keeping the plant running and the process stable. To do so, KHD ProMax utilizes the latest digital twin and self‑adaptive machine learning technology, which we have designed in‑house, based on our extensive process knowledge and experience of real‑world cement plant operations.
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Is KHD ProMax for me?
We believe KHD ProMax can benefit every cement plant. Because every cement plant can benefit from the next‑level performance upgrade KHD ProMax delivers:
- Increase plant throughput and production stability.
- Cut downtime and lower spare part costs.
- Execute maintenance workflows with a simple click.
- Implement prescriptive dynamic maintenance – optimizing service life.
- Take remote action through augmented reality from anywhere in the world.
- Improve business planning for maximum profitability and sustainability.
Connect with one of our experts to discuss how this advanced digital tool could improve the performance of your plant and equipment.