CC Optimizer

CC Optimizer is an advanced process optimization and intelligent operator guidance system designed specifically for the continuous casting process. In the steel industry, achieving higher cast steel quality and yield while optimizing production efficiency is crucial. CC Optimizer addresses these challenges by providing increased access to critical information and reducing operational complexities and production inefficiencies. It employs comprehensive metallurgical models, a modular system architecture, and a Digital Twin for simulations and training, thereby enhancing system flexibility for integration and customization.

The CC Optimizer fulfills the demands of steel producers by reducing operational complexities associated with manual tracking and setpoint calculations. It enhances flexibility and adaptability, enabling seamless integration and customization of process optimization solutions to meet specific operational needs at the continuous caster. By utilizing state-of-the-art process optimization (Level 2), including comprehensive metallurgical models and expert systems, the CC Optimizer optimizes production quality and yield. Its modular system architecture provides easy upgradeability and customization, improving operational efficiency and flexibility. The system facilitates access to critical information through dedicated HMI packages, intuitive user interfaces, and multi-device usability, thereby optimizing efficiency and reducing downtime. The process optimization system offers tracking of heat, strand, product, events, and quality-related information.

Features of the CC Optimizer

• Process Models Suite including DynaPhase, Dynacs 3D and DynaGap Soft Reduction 3D for precise temperature calculations and cooling setpoints determination as well as effective soft reduction

• Digital Suite for testing and verification of parameters as well as physical changes, training, and process optimization

• Yield Expert for minimizing scrap and optimizing yield

• Quality Expert for flexible and highly configurable quality control

• Equipment Expert for keeping track of equipment utilization to enable optimal usage

• Nozzle Expert for detecting clogged nozzles and leakages

• Speed Expert for optimized casting speed

• Intermix Expert for precise calculation of the intermix area

Benefits of the CC Optimizer

• Enhances cast steel quality and yield through expert systems for optimal casting conditions
• Increases flexibility with a modular system architecture for easy integration
• Reduces downtime and operational inefficiencies with intuitive user interfaces
• Provides precise calculation of the intermix area for better quality control
• Minimizes scrap and optimizes yield by detecting clogged nozzles and leakages
• Offers replay functionality for production situations to improve training and simulation
• Configures casting machines with simulations before production for verification and tuning