Revolutionize Stockpile Measurement for Lithium Mica Piles by Lixel Scanning System
Intro
Explore how the Lixel handheld mobile scanning solution revolutionizes heap measurement for lithium mica piles, providing unmatched efficiency, precision, and cost-effectiveness for industrial applications.
Today, as lithium resources increasingly become the core material in the field of new energy, lithium mica, as an important lithium mineral raw material, has attracted much attention for its mining and utilization. However, in the actual operation of lithium industry plants, how to efficiently and accurately measure the volume of lithium mica piles has always been a difficult problem for the industry. Today, we will explore with you how handheld SLAM technology can bring revolutionary changes to the measurement of lithium mica piles.
Client Overview
Client Name and Industry The project was implemented at a lithium factory in China, specializing in producing battery-grade lithium carbonate. This factory has established a fully integrated production chain encompassing mining, beneficiation, lithium salt preparation, and recycling, with an annual output of 20,000 tons of battery-grade lithium carbonate
Challenges and Problems Traditional methods for measuring lithium mica piles relied on tools like total stations or GPS/RTK. These approaches were labor-intensive, time-consuming, and prone to errors caused by human factors and calculation limitations. This lack of accuracy increased costs and affected production planning.
Solution Overview
Technology and Products Used The factory adopted the Lixel handheld mobile scanning solution. This highly integrated device combines LiDAR, panoramic cameras, and high-precision IMU with real-time modeling capabilities. The solution also included TRW professional point cloud processing software.
Its LiDAR + vision Multi-SLAM solution eliminates the limitations of tripod and fixed position scanning, achieving an efficient operation mode of scanning while walking. The scanning speed is 320,000 points/s, and the data is real-time postback and previewed, ensuring fast and accurate volume calculation. The single scan time can reach 90 minutes, fully meeting the requirements of data integrity and accuracy in complex scenarios.
Implementation Process
After assessing the site, the team designed a scanning path to fully cover the lithium mica piles while avoiding missed scans.
Technicians used the Lixel L1 scanner with an extension rod to capture data while moving around the piles. Real-time previews on mobile devices allowed for instant adjustments, reducing rework and increasing efficiency.
Using the Lixel L2 Pro handheld scanner with an extension pole to scan around the pile (it is recommended to work alone to reduce the shadow noise in the point cloud). There is no need to pause for stations or perform point cloud splicing and calibration throughout the entire operation process. Surveyors can view the scanning path, point cloud effect, and mis-scanning and omission situations in real time through their mobile phones, effectively avoiding the inconvenience and cost increase caused by multiple replenishments.
Data was processed using LixelStudio software to refine point clouds and segment individual piles. And the software calculates the fill and excavation volumes automatically. Visualized data was compiled into comprehensive reports.
Results and Benefits
Quantified Results
This solution not only reduces work complexity and costs but also significantly improves efficiency and accuracy. Customers can easily obtain 3D data models of the piles, automatically calculate and analyze precise volume data, generate related reports, deliverables achieving error less than 2%.
Customer Feedback
“The Lixel mobile scanning system has transformed our stockpile measurement process, providing precise, efficient, and easy-to-use technology that significantly enhances our operational capabilities.” — Project Manager, Lithium Factory