Mining • Tunnelling • Quarrying
Norr-Don Smart Dewatering Platform™
Intelligent Pump Control & Monitoring for Mining Operations
Smart Pump Drive™ | Smart Monitor™
Monitor. Optimize. Save.
Utvecklat av Norr-Don AB, Sverige.
The challenge
The hidden cost of dewatering
In mining operations, hundreds of submersible pumps often operate continuously regardless of actual water inflow. This results in:
A new approach
The Norr-Don Smart Dewatering Platform combines intelligent field control with centralized monitoring to create a more efficient and reliable dewatering operation.
Inside the mine
Where every pumping hour matters.
Intelligent pump control for the conditions your teams face underground.
One solution — two integrated technologies
The Smart Dewatering Platform
Together they provide complete control of the entire pumping operation.
Smart Pump Drive™
Intelligent pump optimization
Smart Pump Drive continuously monitors pump operation and automatically identifies situations where the pump is operating without productive pumping.
The controller:
- Detects low-inflow conditions
- Stops unnecessary operation
- Calculates optimal restart intervals
- Restarts automatically
- Adapts continuously to site conditions
Result
More pumping.
Less wear.
Lower operating costs.
Based on actual process conditions rather than fixed timers.
At the pump
Intelligence. Right where it’s needed.
Smart Pump Drive™ puts local control at the heart of the dewatering operation.
Extend asset lifetime
Reduce pump wear
Low-water operation is one of the primary causes of premature wear in submersible pump applications. Smart Pump Drive minimizes operation during these damaging conditions.
- Longer impeller life
- Reduced diffuser wear
- Extended seal lifetime
- Fewer pump failures
- Lower spare-parts consumption
3×
Key wear parts may last up to three times longer under optimized operating conditions.
Energy savings
Turn operating hours into savings
Many pumps consume substantial power during non-productive operation. Smart Pump Drive eliminates unnecessary runtime and reduces total energy consumption.
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Potential annual savings
6,937 MWh
Equivalent to significant reductions in electricity costs and CO₂ emissions.
Indicative estimate based on Norr-Don's example calculation.
Predictive maintenance
Move from reactive to planned maintenance
Smart Pump Drive tracks operating hours and automatically generates maintenance alerts.
- Scheduled interventions
- Fewer emergency repairs
- Improved spare-part planning
- Better resource utilization
- Increased operational availability
Service intervals become predictable and transparent.
Smart Monitor™
Complete visibility across your pump fleet
Smart Monitor automatically discovers connected pumps and gathers operational information into one centralized platform.
Every connected pump in one interface.
Centralized operations
One dashboard for the entire mine
Smart Monitor gives operators immediate insight into:
Pump HMI
P-008
Active alarm
Operating hours: 3,979 h
Network: Online
Illustrative demo — tap a pump to open its status.
The platform helps operators identify issues faster and prioritize maintenance activities effectively.
Designed for modern mining operations
Scalable system architecture
Smart Monitor integrates with existing infrastructure and communicates directly with Smart Pump Drive units.
Communication options
- Ethernet
- WiFi
- 4G LTE
- Modbus TCP
Integration
- ABB 800xA
- SCADA systems
- Site networks
- Remote monitoring systems
Built to scale from a few pumps to hundreds of assets across multiple mine areas.
References
Proven in demanding environments
Currently used in mining applications including:
LKAB
Kiruna
Boliden
Kristineberg
Botnia Gold
Fäbodtjärn
Developed with a strong focus on reliability, user-friendliness and practical mining operation requirements.
Business value
Why mining companies invest in smart dewatering
Lower costs
- Reduced energy consumption
- Reduced maintenance costs
- Extended pump lifetime
- Reduced spare-parts usage
Higher availability
- Fewer failures
- Better planning
- Faster response times
- Improved process visibility
Better decisions
- Real-time operational insight
- Centralized monitoring
- Historical trends
- Data-driven maintenance
The Smart Dewatering Platform™
Control Every Pump.
Monitor Every Asset.
Optimize Every Megawatt.
Smart Pump Drive™
Field-Level Intelligence
Smart Monitor™
Fleet-Level Visibility
Together
A complete digital dewatering platform for modern mining operations.