Sinter Technology

Sinter Technology

SINTER TECHNOLOGY — HIGH-PERFORMANCE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY SOLUTIONS

Sinter technology developed by Primetals Technologies ensures high and stable sinter quality for optimized blast furnace operation, a high degree of flexibility of raw materials, and low operating costs.

Requirements for availability, product quality and productivity of sinter plants are continuously growing. At the same time, environmental regulations are becoming increasingly stringent and require innovative solutions. As a full-liner in the metallurgical industry and a leading technology supplier of sinter plants, we strive to create exceptional technical solutions that meet the latest environmental requirements and consider economical aspects. This applies to new plants as well as to modernizations and plant upgrades. With 5 decades of experience, we are proud to be a technology leader in travelling grate solutions.

HIGH SINTER QUALITY AT LOW COSTS

Primetals Technologies is renowned for introducing state-of-the-art sinter plant solutions to the market. The latest developments include technology packages such as the Selective Waste Gas Recirculation system for reduction of off-gas emissions by up to 50%, or shaft cooler technology for zero emissions and 100% energy recovery. Or MEROS®, a fully-integrated modular off-gas cleaning system that ensures environmental compatibility at the highest level. The smart combination of mechanical equipment and intelligent automation expert systems is our specialty. Find out more:

Sinter shaft cooler
Zero emissions and maximum energy recovery

Selective Waste Gas Recirculation system (SWGR)
Reduced off-gas volume and coke reduction

Raw Mix Analyzer
Optimization of plant performance and productivity

Modernization packages

  • Advanced cooler charging chute design
  • Pallet car widening for capacity increase

Plant optimization studies and audits
Performance improvement; environmental audit; waste material management, capacity increase

Raw material and sinter tests (pot test)
Understanding the characteristics of raw materials in sintering is key to optimized production

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Intelligent automation for sinter plants

The sinter control system in combination with the sinter optimization system creates the next level in intelligent sinter automation. The optimal interaction between sophisticated models and the expert system provides extended assistance to plant operators and minimizes the risk of human errors.

 

Our solutions

Our reliable and most advanced process control system combined with our process optimization system provides major cost savings and process improvements without compromising raw material selection, sinter quality, energy efficiency, and productivity.

The optimized raw mix calculation with precise chemical targets and additional control loops is the basis for producing sinter of the highest quality, while at the same time effectively reducing coke consumption. The optimal position and control of the burn-through point, together with the homogeneous flame front, and optimal raw-mix moisture result in maximum productivity.

The system guarantees shift-independent plant operation where manual interactions are reduced to a minimum. The result is smooth sinter plant operation 24/7, increased equipment lifetime, and reduced production costs.

 

Advantages

  • High productivity: sinter plant is running at peak performance while minimizing consumption of fuel and electrical energy for waste gas fans
  • Product quality: chemical and physical properties of the sinter product maintained at the desired levels
  • Reduced fuel consumption: precise mixing of charged materials results in homogeneous quantity of return fines
  • Stable and shift-independent operation: best-practice sinter plant operation 24 hours a day to ensure efficient production
  • Fast response to market demands: quick and flexible reactions to market requirements as well as unexpected situations
  • Return on investment: the standard period is expected to be less than one year
     
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TECHNOLOGY AND MODERNIZATION PACKAGES

Get striking results with incremental investments

NameShort Description
Sinter Raw Mix Analyzer Robotic solution for sinter plants
Circular Dip-rail Cooler System for high efficient sinter cooling
Vertical Ignition Furnace Top burner system for ignition of sinter bed
Selective Waste-Gas Recirculation System (SWGR) Waste-gas recirculation for sinter plants
Intensive Mixing and Granulation System (IMGS®) Raw mix preparation system for sinter plants
Scrap Profile Monitor Fully automated 3D profile and volume measurement system for scrap piles
Material Type Monitor Automatic identification of the type of material on conveyor belts
Sinter Shaft Cooler System for high efficient and emission-free sinter cooling
Grain Size Monitor Acoustic measurement of material grain size on conveyor belts
Bag Filter Controller Smart control of bag filter cleaning for dedusting plants
Equipment Position Monitor Reliable identification and tracking of metallurgical equipment throughout the steel plant
Bag Cleaning Monitor Acoustic monitoring of pulse jet bag filter plants
Discharge Monitor Acoustic monitoring of truck or wagon discharging
VAiron Sinter optimizer Process optimization for sinter plants

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