Measuring temperature in ladle furnaces faces significant challenges in steel production. Real-time monitoring of molten steel temperature is crucial for optimal casting conditions, homogenization, and alloying. However, until now, there hasn’t been a reliable method for continuous temperature measurement in ladle furnaces. Rapid drops in molten steel temperature can delay cycle time while overheating can lead to increased energy consumption and furnace refractory damage.
Continuous temperature monitoring in ladle furnaces offers numerous benefits. It allows for precise control of alloying reactions, optimizing refining time and production efficiency. By preventing overheating and reducing refractory wear, TempSpec helps speed up degassing and decarburization processes while increasing energy efficiency. Furthermore, it ensures furnace readiness, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.
TempSpec is designed to withstand harsh conditions based on the technology development work done in EAFs: it’s a solution for continuous temperature measuring in ladle furnaces without the need for regular maintenance. With contactless measuring heads, TempSpec provides real-time temperature data that is used for process optimization. Additional process data or spectrum diagnostics can also be used to compensate for the impact of process conditions. With TempSpec, steel producers can achieve better control over their ladle furnace operations, leading to improved product quality and overall efficiency in the steelmaking process.
