Case Study: DataMind AI Detects Hidden Pump Issues and Prevents Costly Shutdowns

DataMind AI was installed at a coal mining site in Africa to monitor
critical equipment, including slurry pumps. The site had historically
relied on manual periodic vibration testing.
Shortly after installation, DataMind AI flagged a pump with “Alarm”
status. This raised concerns, as the manual vibration testing had not
detected any issues. DataMind AI analysis, however, revealed a
different picture, identifying a hidden pattern indicating increased
friction in the drive-end (DE) bearing of one of the pumps.
By detecting the failure early, the site’s maintenance team was able to
take action, avoiding costly downtime and restoring the pump to
regular operation.