Hindustan Zinc Partners With Ripik.AI for AI Monitoring at Debari

Hindustan Zinc Limited, has introduced an AI-enabled Switchyard Hotspot Monitoring System at its Debari smelter in Rajasthan—the oldest zinc smelter globally. This new solution is a substantial step in digital transformation in the metals and mining industry and was developed in association with Ripik.AI, a startup in Gurugram.

With this innovative technology, electrical abnormalities can now be detected in real-time, and the systems allow immediate response with both WhatsApp and tiered email alerts. The operational team has access to the information on both cloud and on-premise SCADA systems, enabling them to promptly address, and now mitigate inefficiencies.

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Converting their previously unplanned shutdowns into planned maintenance has allowed Hindustan Zinc the opportunity to decrease production losses by 20 percent from previous years, while also completely eliminating unplanned outages and maximizing uptime.

Commenting on the milestone, Hindustan Zinc’s CEO Arun Misra said, “The Switchyard & Rectifier Hotspot Monitoring Application is another step forward in our journey towards more optimized operations. At Hindustan Zinc, we believe digital innovation is key to shaping the future of metals and mining.”

“By embedding innovative AI-driven monitoring and technology-led predictive systems, we are not only increasing production efficiency but also solidifying the foundation for scalable, tech-first operations across all our units in Rajasthan,” he added.

The system is designed to scale across all of Hindustan Zinc's mines and smelters, including switchyards, rectifiers, and flexible busbars. The deployment of the Robotic & Automated capability is an extension of the company's agenda of digital excellence, which will also deliver AI-powered surveillance cameras, robotic automation, blockchain, and IIoT applications throughout our business.