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ORGANIZER;CN=ESTAD 2023:mailto:info@metec-estad.com
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SUMMARY:Saving energy and CO2 emissions through synchronized scheduling of continuous casting and hot rolling operations
DESCRIPTION:Conventional scheduling methods utilized in the steel production process, primarily semi-manual in their nature, tend to result in operational challenges. They are characterized by a lack of accurate and reliable quality prediction capabilities and cannot cope with the complexity of dynamic synchronization of upstream and downstream operations. An insufficient level of automation and a limited planning horizon present challenges in effectively harmonizing the planning of melt shop, casting and rolling operations. As a result, the direct and hot charging rates of an integrated steel plant are often low, leading to suboptimal energy utilization and high inventory and slab handling costs. 

To overcome these challenges, advanced scheduling systems that employ a combination of automation and reliable quality prediction have been developed. These systems can adjust dynamically in real-time to mitigate upstream deviations, which leads to increased hot charging rates and improved energy efficiency. By using automated scheduling, high utilization and coordination of equipment across all process stages can be accomplished.

Smart Steel Technologies will elaborate on how an advanced scheduler utilizes mixed integer solvers and artificial intelligence models to optimize the scheduling process. Intelligent cost functions take into account quality predictions and all influencing restrictions from relevant aggregates. As a result, precise scheduling that boosts productivity and lowers energy consumption in difficult market conditions can be achieved. 


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