A swift,
continuous and unimpeded operation is the fundamental basis of an efficient and
economical EAF steel production. Therefore, it is essential to recognise and
identify all interfering factors – as well as their cause.
The
innovative BSE Delay Recording System is a powerful tool that helps you in your
fight against power-off times! DRS is a step-by-step process analysis system
that is operated by the melter at the furnace – a proven effective device with
a guaranteed success factor especially for steel production plants that don’t
have a Level 2 automation system yet or want to add such a functionality.
Principles
- All
possible delays and service times are stored together with their individual codes
in a data base.
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If
specific process variables are exceeded or underrun, the EAF operator is
informed immediately by way of a touchscreen interface message and prompted to
respond – with the simple touch of a finger. The appropriate selection of a
delay code is menu supported.
Concept
- Operation
with a touchscreen monitor mounted in a rack or self standing (optional).
- Windows-based
application with redundant hard drives providing maximum reliability against
failures.
- Double
power pack and UPS-System for a continuous energy supply.
- Only
3 digital inputs necessary (energy pulse, tapping, power-on).
- Data
memory for up to 30.000 heats.
- The
system will be supplied completely assembled ready for operation.
- SQL
database accessible from any external computer by appropriate SQL software.
Advantages
- Reduction
of delays provides a huge potential for productivity increase.
- Precise
documentations of main-, service- and delay times (and causes!) and energy consumption.
- Allocation
(and creation of awareness) of small but frequent delays, whose causes/solutions
are often considerably simple.
- Increase
of consistency – standardised codes minimise subjective interpretations by operators
and allow for objective comparisons of facilities or periods.
- Increase
of process transparency and accuracy, because every delay is recorded and has
to be specified immediately.
- Easiest
possible handling facilitates the operator to focus on the process.
- The
package also includes a detailed training and introductory program for EAF
operators and plant management.
