Abstract Scope |
The start-up of the aluminum rolling slab casting process is one of the most critical procedures in terms of casthouse-safety. In many casthouses, it is common practice that the staff works directly at the launder system and on the casting table during the whole start-up. Operators are needed along the launder system (furnace spout con-trol, opening of launder gates, CFF check etc.) and on the casting table (priming of the distribution bag, filling control etc.), but there are a lot of risks, which can have a tremendous adverse impact on human health: Wet starter-blocks, bleed-outs, hand-ups etc. can lead to very harmful situations and therefore it’s best for the operators to start the process from a save place. This paper deals with all needed mechanical and automation systems, as well as casting techniques, to enable the casthouse staff to control the start-up at a safe place. |