Monitors and Analysers for Iron to Steel - Metal - Steel
Steel production from iron and scrap in a furnace with oxygen; benefits of temperature monitoring. Steel is typically produced by heating iron and scrap steel in a furnace with oxygen. Temperature monitoring provides several benefits in process and quality control for steel manufacture. The acknowledged leader in the field of industrial temperature measurement, We have supplied the iron and steel industry with cutting-edge equipment for more than 70 years. Today, we manufacture an extensive range of advanced instruments designed specifically for key applications within this industry.
APPLICATION NOTE
COKE OVEN TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT
High-quality metallurgical coke is a vital raw material for iron and steel production, affecting the furnace operation and standard of the hot metal. It is produced by heating coal in a coke oven in the absence of oxygen. Both the quality and quantity of coke, as well as the lifespan of the oven, depend upon uniform temperature levels, so these require close monitoring. Read More >
MOLTEN METAL ESCAPES AND BREAKOUTS
The escape or breakout of molten metal is a highly important safety consideration in all metal manufacturing industries, particularly steelmaking. The extremely high temperatures involved make any breakout of molten metal extremely hazardous. However, if the metal mixes with water, it can instantly vaporise the water, causing a potentially explosive reaction.
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COMBUSTION SOLUTIONS FOR STEEL
A comprehensive temperature profile of the oven allows more efficient operation and improves coke output. Our solutions are the hand-held Cyclops 100L and SPOT fibre-optic thermometer range.
Any hot spots in the coke after quenching could lead to belt damage or a fire. The HotSpotIR is our dedicated monitoring solution for early detection of fire risks.
When iron ore deposits in the form of sinter are used for steel production, it is essential to monitor for homogenous sintering throughout the cake. The LWIR-640 thermal imager is our recommended solution.
Direct reduced iron (DRI) is pyrophoric - rogue hot pellets can burn holes in belts or cause a belt fire. AMETEK Land offers the HotSpotIR for this application.
Monitoring the air temperature as it is fired into the furnace supports the efficiency of the blast furnace. We recommend the SPOT fibre-optic range for this measurement.
The stove stores hot exhaust gases that are then used to preheat the air that feeds the blast furnace. Accurate and rapid temperature monitoring of the refractory materials in the checkerwork and dome prevent refractory damag...
Accurate temperature measurements during tapping of molten iron or steel ensure that the quality is consistent, and provides data for process efficiency. Our recommendations are the Cyclops 055L Meltmaster or NIR.
The refractory lining of these shaped ladles needs to be monitored for deterioration over time. The LSP-HD 60 linescanner in a Ladle Safety System is our recommended solution.
A vital stage in producing low-carbon molten steel, the Basic Oxygen Furnace produces slag as a waste product. Our Slag Detection System monitors the onset of slag carryover towards the end of the tap, maintaining steel quali...
The Electric Arc Furnace produces slag as a waste product. The SDS - Slag Detection System monitors the onset of slag carryover towards the end of the tap, maintaining steel quality and preventing equipment damage.
Ladles transport the molten metal but the refractory linings deteriorate over time which can lead to potential breakouts. The LWIR-640 and FTI-E-based Ladle Refractory Monitoring System can detect refractory damage at an earl...
AMETEK Land offers a dedicated SDS slag detection system to minimise the amount of slag carried over from the furnace. Early detection supports improved efficiency.
Combustion processes in steel production produce emissions which must be monitored. We offer the Model 4500 MkIII, Model 4400 and Model 4650, depending on process needs.
Thermal imaging of the flame ensures proper combustion is taking place, even if the flare itself is not visible. We recommend the LWIR-640 flare stack monitoring as the ideal solution for this application.