Snaab Consulting AB
Plant Auditing
| Audit Objective | Assess process efficiency, equipment performance, and operational effectiveness |
| Plant Type | Processing plant, manufacturing facility, power plant, etc. |
| Audit Scope | Equipment performance, process flow, material balance, energy consumption, environmental compliance |
| Duration of Audit | Varies depending on plant size and complexity (typically 1 to 7 days) |
| Equipment Inspected | Crushers, mills, pumps, conveyors, flotation cells, reactors, etc. |
| Data Collection Methods | On-site measurements, process monitoring, sample collection, review of historical data |
| Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) | Throughput, recovery rates, energy efficiency, downtime, product quality |
| Material Balances | Mass and energy balance over the entire process or specific units |
| Sampling Frequency | Based on process dynamics, typically every 30 minutes to 1 hour |
| Energy Usage | Evaluation of energy consumption (kWh/ton or similar metrics) |
| Water Usage | Water consumption and recycling efficiency evaluation |
| Environmental Compliance | Air emissions, wastewater discharge, noise, and waste management practices |
| Reagent Usage | Monitoring of chemicals or reagents used in processes (amount and efficiency) |
| Safety and Maintenance | Review of safety protocols, equipment maintenance schedules, and downtime logs |
| Reporting | Detailed report outlining findings, recommendations for process improvement, cost-saving opportunities |
| Cost Analysis | Evaluation of production costs, energy savings, and operational expenditures |
| Follow-up Action | Implementation of recommended changes, re-audit scheduling, and monitoring for improvements |
