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ORGANIZER;CN=ESTAD 2023:mailto:info@metec-estad.com
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SUMMARY:Implementation of vibration stirring monitor in ladle furnace at Tata Steel in IJmuiden
DESCRIPTION:The injection of gas through the porous plugs during ladle treatment is important for the homogenisation of both steel chemistry and temperature and is critical to ensure the production of high quality steel. It is important to monitor the stirring performance as it is difficult to visually observe by the operators, even with the help of the surveillance camera and there can be leakages in the system or blockages of the porous plugs that affect the  operation. 
To be able to objectively assess the stirring of a ladle during treatment at Ladle Furnace 22, in the steel plant of Tata Steel IJmuiden, a uniaxial accelerometer was installed on the ladle transfer car. This data was then processed and wirelessly transmitted on a per second basis to both the production PLC and a historical storage server. This data was then modelled and the output was shown to the operators on a screen in the pulpit. 
There were many learnings throughout the implementation process. This paper will elaborate the experiences during the project and what was achieved. 
After a period of preparation, a setup was installed and commissioned successfully. Since implementation all ladles are objectively rated and with this proof of concept complete it can be rolled out to the second plug of the ladle and then to all the other ladle treatment stations.

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