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简体中文 I. Project Background and Intelligent Objectives
As a pilot plant for the intelligent transformation of Ganfeng Lithium Group, Fengcheng Ganfeng Lithium focuses on the production of 25,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium hydroxide per annum, with the core objective of achieving this through theAutomated Conveyor SystemsAchieving "unmanned production processes and data-driven decision-making". The factory is based onSecurity Enhancementtogether withEfficiency optimisationFor the double main line, the depth of automation technology into the lithium pyroxene raw material processing, logistics and warehousing, finished product packaging and other processes.
II. Intelligent logistics and warehousing system: full-link automated conveyance
Why Choose Intelligent Logistics Warehousing?
The production of lithium compounds requires high-frequency handling of corrosive raw materials (e.g. lithium pyroxene) and heavy materials (e.g. metamorphic powder), which is traditionally handled manually with low efficiency and high safety risks. Fengcheng Ganfeng introducedStereo Warehouse + Intelligent Conveyor, building closed-loop systems:
- Raw material transport: The unmanned overhead crane automatically completes the loading of lithium pyroxene, and the patented feeding device (CN222906995U) realises zoned stacking and precise feeding;
- on-site circulation: Heavy-duty AGVs, shuttles, and ferries are linked together, with an average daily transfer volume of over 500 tonnes;
- Finished goods out of stock: Automatic palletising line (500 tonnes/day) + automatic loading line (800 tonnes/day), efficiency increase of 300%.
Effectiveness comparison
| norm | traditional model | automation model |
|---|---|---|
| Warehouse space utilisation | 30%-40% | 90% and above(9400 storage spaces) |
| Manpower requirements | 20 persons/shift | unattended |
| error rate | 5%-8% | <0.1%(barcode traceability) |
| Data source: Intelligent Liku Operational Report |
III. Automation technology breakthroughs in key areas
1. Raw material handling: unmanned overhead crane with patented feeding device
Lithium pyroxene raw material is dense and risky to handle. The plant solved the problem with two innovations:
- Unmanned aerial vehicle track system: Covering lithium faience, siliceous slag, debris removal slag and other partitions, it automatically recognises the type of material and schedules the overhead crane operation;
- Patented feeding device: Integrated belt transport and discharge channels forFeeding Accuracy 98% + Failure Rate Reduction 60%.
2. High-risk process section: 100% automated coverage
In hazardous process sections such as acid roasting and cryocrystallisation, by means ofAPC Advanced Control SystemReplacement of manual labour:
- Real-time monitoring of temperature and pressure parameters, automatic adjustment of reaction conditions;
- The large central control screen centrally displays data and alarms for abnormal conditions in seconds.
IV. Data-driven and intelligent control systems
How do you ensure that automated systems work together efficiently?
Relying on the Group's unified data platform, the factory builds a closed loop of "collection-analysis-decision-making":
- Data Acquisition Layer: 2000+ sensors cover the key nodes of the conveyor line, real-time collection of process, energy consumption and equipment status data;
- Analysing the decision-making level: AI algorithms predict equipment failures (e.g. AGV battery drain) with 2 weeks advance warning;
- command centre: Dynamic optimisation of conveyor paths by the Integrated Dispatch Centre, with a 40% increase in warehouse turnover efficiency.
Dual Security Mechanism
- real time monitoring: Conveyor line emergency stop device linked to the temperature sensor, trigger response time <0.5 seconds;
- digital twin: 3D models simulate the conveying process, previewing collision risks and automatically avoiding them.
V. Industry Benchmarking Value and Future Planning
1. Replicable "lithium smart model"
The automated conveying solution at the Fengcheng plant has formed a standardised module that is being replicated at the Chongqing and Argentina bases:
- technology export: Intelligent warehouse system (partner Kuang Si Technology) is compatible with multiple terrains and capacity requirements;
- Cost optimisation: Reduced logistics and warehousing costs by 57% and doubled per capita output.
2. Extended exploration of zero-carbon factories
- green energy: 6MWh rooftop photovoltaic project to power automated conveyor equipment, with an annual carbon reduction of 1,800 tonnes;
- circular designThe AGV power battery is made of self-developed lithium iron phosphate, which is used for gradient utilisation after decommissioning.
Fengcheng Ganfeng's practice confirms that theAutomated conveyor systems are the core infrastructure of lithium-ion smart manufacturing--It is not only the "decompression valve" of safety risk, but also the "accelerator" of efficiency revolution. When the peers are still entangled in the single machine automation, Ganfeng has used the whole domain data to open up the "two veins" from the raw material feeding to the finished product out of the warehouse. The competition of future lithium factory is the competition of transport efficiency: who can make the material flow smarter and more low-carbon, who can hold the key to the next round of capacity explosion.
