Digital Expert Systems for Steel Plant Automation

Closed-Loop Plant Operation

In a steel plant, Expert systems play a crucial role in overseeing production by monitoring processes, analyzing data, and making informed decisions based on standardized rules. Their primary focus is to provide in-depth analysis of complex production workflows, ensuring optimal control over specific units or aspects of the process. By continuously analyzing collected data, Expert systems maintain efficiency, improve quality, and drive informed decision-making.

How do Expert systems work?

Expert systems leverage in-depth metallurgical knowledge, combined with electrical and mechanical capabilities, to automate processes and, in many cases, incorporate mechatronics. Expert systems work closely with Controllers and Optimizers to automate and transform the steel production process, improving performance and safety.

What makes Expert systems unique?

Expert systems come equipped with integrated asset knowledge, including production unit functions and production process information. Upon implementation, the Expert system works tirelessly and continuously to optimize a specific part of the steel plant's process autonomously through closed-loop control.

Integrates with the Central Operation Cockpit (COC)

Expert systems enable closed-loop operation for production processes, allowing for seamless control of steel production processes. One step beyond digital Assistants, Expert systems provide more intervention in the production process and, when connected to a Central Operation Cockpit (COC), enable autonomous plant operation.

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Automation & Digital Solutions

Steelmaking

Melt Expert

Optimize Electric Arc Furnaces (EAF) and Ladle Furnace (LF) operations and reduce energy costs, improve productivity, and ensure high-quality steel production.

BOF Tapping Expert

Enhance safety and steel quality with the BOF Tapping Expert, an automated system for precise converter tapping, minimizing errors and optimizing alloying.

Continuous Casting

Mold Expert Thermocouple

By providing continuous monitoring of mold conditions and early detection of abnormal casting conditions, Mold Expert Thermocouple ensures uninterrupted casting operations.

Powder Expert: Mold Powder Feeding System

The Powder Expert is a feeder with high-precision powder control in the caster mold, designed to optimize product quality by maintaining a thin and constant mold powder layer.

Mold Expert Fiber

The Mold Expert Fiber is equipped with a high-resolution temperature measurement system for enhanced breakout prevention and process control, designed to address the critical challenges faced by producers and manufacturers in the steel industry.

Hot Rolling

Roll Eccentricity Expert for Steel Strip

Eliminate roll eccentricity and enhance strip thickness quality. Improve productivity, reduce waste, and optimize maintenance with advanced roll control.

Wedge Camber Expert

Optimize aluminum strip geometry with the Wedge and Camber Expert. Achieve precise wedge and camber minimization, enhance product quality, and improve operational efficiency in hot mills.

Hot Mill Steering Expert

The Hot Strip Mill Steering Expert is an advanced steel strip steering control for hot strip mills, designed to enhance precision and efficiency in the finishing mill area.

Long Rolling

Long Rolling Process Expert Automation System

Optimize long rolling mill operations with the Long Rolling Process Expert Automation System. Enhance production planning, material tracking, and product quality.

Long Rolling Wire Rod Expert

Optimize wire rod production with the LR WireRod Technology Expert. Achieve consistent quality, enhanced efficiency, and reduced downtime in the plant.

Long Rolling Bar Mill Expert

Enhance bar mill efficiency with the Long Rolling Bar Mill Expert. Achieve precision, reduce downtime, and ensure consistent product quality.

Long Rolling Bar in Coil Expert

Achieve superior coil quality and production efficiency with the Long Rolling Bar in Coil Expert. Enhance automation, reduce defects, and streamline operations.

Long Rolling Mill Technology Expert

Optimize long rolling operations with the Long Rolling Mill Technology Expert. Achieve superior product quality, increased efficiency, and operational flexibility.

Cold Rolling

ChatterBlock Expert

Eliminate third-octave chatter in cold rolling mills with ChatterBlock Expert. Boost productivity, enhance product quality, and maximize mill speed.

Flatness Expert

Achieve superior strip flatness and operational efficiency with the Flatness Expert. Enhance product quality, reduce defects, and optimize cold rolling processes.

Coil Eccentricity Expert

Improve strip quality and prevent defects with Coil Eccentricity Expert. Compensate coil eccentricity at all speeds for consistent performance and operational efficiency.

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