About this Abstract |
Meeting |
2024 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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Symposium
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Measurement and Control of High-temperature Processes
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Presentation Title |
Non-contact Casting Rate Measurement of Molten Iron Jet Discharged from Blast Furnace |
Author(s) |
Weixiao Shang, Jun Chen, Tyamo Okosun, Chenn Zhou |
On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Weixiao Shang |
Abstract Scope |
Accurately measuring the casting rate of liquid iron from a blast furnace is crucial for ensuring a consistent and efficient iron production process. This research focuses on the development of a non-contact method for measuring the casting rate. The measurement process involves recording the iron jet with the camera and extracting key parameters such as jet velocity and cross-sectional area through a real-time image processing algorithm. To ensure precise measurements, the method incorporates calibration techniques to account for viewing angle, image distortion, and jet profile effects. By continuously monitoring the released iron jet in real-time, the proposed method provides accurate and reliable measurements of its volume flow rate. Experimental validation of the method's accuracy and reliability was performed in the laboratory using a simulated water jet. Moreover, the method has been successfully integrated into a monitoring system specifically designed for a blast furnace, demonstrating its potential for practical industrial implementation. |
Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |
Keywords |
High-Temperature Materials, Iron and Steel, |