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7. 2. 2020Thermal monitoring of casting ladle during processes is one of the most widely used metallurgical instruments. Because they come into contact with molten steel, these ladles must be made from high-quality refractory materials. Even so, molten steel is highly corrosive, and even the best casting ladles have a limited service life. Metalworkers must carefully follow best practices to extend the lifetime of their ladles. Casting ladles last longest when they are only employed under high and constant temperatures. However, the temperature stability of a casting ladle can only be ensured through continuous operation monitoring.
The Problem
In the ideal monitoring system, the ladle remains in constant use. The task of a monitoring system is then simple: to evaluate the temperature of the casting ladle and respond to any temperature increase in time to alert operators. Since the casting ladle is in continuous use, temperature variation is a sure sign that something is amiss. Yet even in this ideal case, continuous thermal monitoring is a hefty requirement.
The Workswell Solution of thermal monitoring of casting ladle during processes
Enter Workswell’s SMARTIS thermographic system, which utilizes infra-red camera technology to monitor the casting ladle’s surface temperature. During operation, the SMARTIS system provides simultaneous casting ladle monitoring with up to 16 interconnected thermal imaging cameras. This continuous temperature measurement is completely automatic, so manual intervention is unnecessary. System operators can set their own adjustable temperature limit, and if temperatures exceed that limit, the thermographic control system automatically raises an alarm. This makes it easy for operators to prevent dangerous accidents caused by liquid steel spills.
Thermographic monitoring allows factory owners to maximize the service life of their refractory casting ladles without endangering the safety of steel workers. The SMARTIS system is highly reliable, and it can be applied in a wide variety of situations.
Thermographic Inspection System Properties:
- Fully automated, even at full operation
- Reliable alarm activation at defined temperature limits
- Records and analyzes temperature trends for all active casting ladles
- Operator display mode allows continuous supervision, display, and evaluation
- Easy data access
- Remote access
Advantages of the Thermographic Monitoring System:
- Completely automatic temperature monitoring of the casting ladles’ outer surfaces
- Timely hot spot detection
- Protection against casting ladle cracks ensure a safer working environment and a longer service life
- Flexible system that adapts to your operational needs
- Return on investment in less than one year
All Workskwell thermal imaging cameras are specially designed for each application. We supply them with robust covers so that the whole system resists corrosion in challenging industrial environments.