Process measurement and control solutions for blast furnaces from Thermo-Kinetics

Blast furnaces are common in metal production.

Blast furnaces are used in the production of iron and steel, in which iron ore, coke, and limestone are heated to high temperatures to produce molten iron. The process requires accurate measurement and control of temperature, pressure, and chemical composition to ensure efficient and consistent operation. At Thermo-Kinetics, we provide process measurement and control solutions specifically designed for blast-furnace operation.

Our Solutions:

Temperature Measurement

Temperature measurement is essential for monitoring and controlling the heating process in a blast furnace. Our solutions for temperature measurement include the following:

• Thermo-Kinetics Thermocouples for measuring the temperature of the blast furnace hearth, tuyeres, and stack.
• Ametek Land Fixed-Spot Non-Contact Thermometers/Pyrometers for measuring the temperature of the molten iron and slag.
• Ametek Land’s Fixed Thermal Imagers for visualizing temperature profiles of the blast furnace.

Application Notes/Documents:

• Ametek Land — Blast Furnace Stove Dome and Hot Blast Main
• Ametek Land — Thermal Imaging Solutions for Industrial Processing & Control

Pressure Measurement

Pressure measurement is essential for monitoring and controlling the gas flow rates in a blast furnace. Our solutions for pressure measurement include the following:

• Honeywell Differential Pressure Transmitters for measuring the pressure drop across the blast furnace.
• Honeywell Absolute Pressure Transmitters for providing real-time data on the pressure levels inside the blast furnace.
• Reotemp Pressure Gauges for local pressure indication.

Application Notes/Documents:

• Honeywell — How Smart Are SmartLine Transmitters?
• Reotemp — How to Select a Pressure Gauge

Data Acquisition and Control Systems

A well-designed data-acquisition and control system is essential to maintaining optimal blast-furnace operation. Our solutions for data-acquisition and control systems include the following:

• Honeywell PLC-Based Control Systems for automating the blast-furnace operation.
• Honeywell HMI Systems for displaying and controlling blast-furnace parameters.
• Honeywell Dataloggers and Recorders for collecting and analyzing blast-furnace data.
• Honeywell Alarm Management Systems for alerting operators to abnormal blast-furnace conditions.

Application Notes/Documents:

• Honeywell — Total Care Services for Scalable Control Solutions
• Honeywell — Data Management, Are You Really in Control?
• Honeywell — Data Reliability: Capturing the Benefits of Electronic Data Recording

Our Advantages

At Thermo-Kinetics, we have years of experience providing process measurement and control solutions to the steel industry. Our solutions offer several advantages, including:

• Improved process efficiency and product quality.
• Reduced waste and minimize costs.
• Compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
• Energy savings and environmental sustainability.
• Customization and engineering support.

Contact Us

If you are interested in our process measurement and control solutions for electric arc furnaces, please contact us to discuss your requirements. Our experienced personnel will be happy to assist you in selecting the right solution for your application.

https://thermo-kinetics.com/ask-us/

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