AggFlow DM

The AggFlow plant simulation and analysis program is a dynamic program with thousands of calculations that is constantly being updated to improve the use and add equipment in order to ensure maximum efficiency. Keeping your program updated to the latest version is essential to ensure the program is operating efficiently and that you are accessing the latest features, program additions, calculations and improvements. Always select "YES" when the program asks "Do you want to check for updates?" (make certain you have a solid Internet connection).

Most AggFlow Design users do not require training to get started. The program is easy to use that most new users are "up and running" within an hour or two. The HELP system, which contains step-by-step instructions with screen captures and illustrations is integrated within the program so it is always available for reference. Often an online training session of an hour for first time users is more than enough to understand how the program is used and how to create simulations. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions when getting started. For users that would like to fully understand AggFlow, we offer 2 day group training in various locations in the Americas. Individual on line training is also available at the standard consulting rates. It is recommended that AggFlow Manage users new to Production Scheduler commit to an initial minimum 10 hours of consulting time with a Certified AggFlow Consultant to ensure their plant is properly modeled and to be trained on Production Scheduler.

AggFlow Design users who purchase a long-term subscription will be provided with a USB key to work offline. Internet connection is required to verify license status to the AggFlow security key every 21 days from any time that the key is used offline. AggFlow Design short-term subscribers and AggFlow Manage users must be connected to the Internet to operate the program and access plant data. It is recommended that all users sign in regularly to check for program updates.

After you purchase either an AggFlow Design or AggFlow Manage Project license, you will be provided with instructions to download the software. Everything you need to install and run the program is available with your order and download. If you have purchased AggFlow Manage, Production Scheduler will not be activated until you have completed training in the use of Production Scheduler. A Certified AggFlow Consultant will contact you upon request to begin the process of building your plant model for Production Scheduler.

Yes. Feed gradations and crusher output gradations can be modified under adjust setup, and actual gradations can be added using "Sample Buckets" on flow lines. For any end product, the measured gradation can be added to show the comparison to calculated. Measured rates can be added, but AggFlow will use the calculated in a simulation to ensure mass balance between feed and product rates. You can customize the program to simulate your plant almost perfectly. This allows you to establish a benchmark for the plant and then define the effects of equipment or process changes with extreme confidence and accuracy.

AggFlow DM is the most sophisticated and complete plant flow simulation program available today for the aggregate and mining industry. The software enables you to build and simulate a crushing, screening and/or washing plant on your computer screen; choose equipment types and settings; monitor flow rates and gradations at desired points; and then virtually run the plant. By experimenting with different types of equipment and their settings, you can fully optimize your crushing, screening and washing equipment to maximize production of desired products. Aggregate producers, equipment manufacturers, equipment dealers, engineers and consultants around the world use AggFlow to reduce calculation time, increase productivity of aggregate and mining operations and design complete or partial plants improvements using the features of AggFlow..

AggFlow DM (Design and Manage) is the latest version of AggFlow and it uses a control panel to organize and access the simulations (projects). It combines all products into one program. AggFlow Design replaces the original AggFlow and it continues to provide plant design assistance for equipment suppliers, engineers and producers. Design users can hold a Design license, and can create an unlimited number of design projects. AggFlow Manage (project) replaces the former AggFlowSite program, allowing customers to buy individual project licenses and invite an unlimited number of users per project license to access that project. Also anyone can download and install AggFlow DM and use it as a reader for any created simulation including older individual AggFlow files. With the AggFlow project control panel, each user can access Design and Manage Projects, and use the same control panel for educational projects or as an unlicensed reader of design projects.

It is common for the program simulations to exceed 95% accuracy on gradation and throughput results. As with any complicated calculation process, the results are completely dependent upon the data you put into the system. By taking actual field samples and inputting that data into the simulation using "Sample Buckets," crusher output gradations and paying attention to adjust setup for screening and washing equipment, it is possible to replicate your plant with incredible accuracy and confidence.

An AggFlow Manage Project is an individual AggFlow license to create an accurate simulation with operating modes for a single existing operation. This can be used to identify inefficiencies and bottlenecks in your plant. Adding Production Scheduler ties the operational modes of the plant directly to a sales forecast to determine sales shortfalls, inventory changes, schedules by operating mode and the best solution to maximize revenue based on a plant's limitations. Results are shown by stage and for the consolidated plant. Decisions can then be made on the best and most efficient way to run an operation to manage inventory and balance production to sales.