SynopsisDillinger and SMS group have joined forces to enhance blast furnace operations using digitalization and modeling. Their Advanced Raw Material Tracker, built upon SMS group's BFXpert software, employs three digital models to precisely follow bulk materials from loading to the blast furnace. This innovation allows for better control, early issue detection, and efficient management of operations, resulting in a daily output of 10,000 metric tons of hot metal and improved logistical planning.ArticleIn a promising collaboration, Aktien-Gesellschaft der Dillinger Hüttenwerke and SMS group have inked an agreement to revolutionize blast furnace operations through the power of digitalization and modeling. At the heart of this endeavor lies the Advanced Raw Material Tracker, a creation hinging on the robust BFXpert software by SMS group, incorporating three distinct digital models designed to meticulously trace the journey of bulk materials from loading to the blast furnace. This pioneering approach ushers in newfound precision and control within the blast furnace processes.The core of this innovation revolves around the digital mapping of material movement, enabling predictive issue analysis and real-time monitoring of digital data through the Advanced Raw Material Tracker. This functionality shines a light on irregularities, empowering Dillinger to oversee hoppers with lean staffing and achieve a remarkable daily production of 10,000 metric tons of hot metal. Moreover, load peaks are mitigated through the implementation of load-optimized belt feeding, and the transport of spherical goods on conveyors receives a boost by curbing undesirable discharges from inclined conveyors.At the heart of this digital transformation stands SMS group's process control and operator guidance system, BFXpert, serving as the foundational platform for the development of the "Advanced Raw Material Tracker." This dynamic tool harnesses the power of three distinct models, allowing for the early detection of disturbances in burden charging, consequently leading to more efficient conveyor belt assignments. The conveyor model takes charge of monitoring bulk materials loaded onto the conveyor belt, while the hopper model provides real-time calculations of material distribution during filling and emptying, based on material properties. Finally, the burdening model offers insights into the radial distribution of individual material portions within the blast furnace, striving for optimal conveyor belt occupancy. Remarkably, these models have already seamlessly integrated into production operations at two blast furnaces located in Dillingen.Fabrice Hansen, Chief Technology Officer at SMS digital, expresses pride in the collaboration with Dillinger, stating, "We are proud to work with Dillinger to develop the Advanced Raw Material Tracker based on a proven application. This solution has already been successfully launched on the market and is now more precisely tailored to customer needs."Dr. Peter Maagh, Chief Operations and Technology Officer at Dillinger, emphasizes the adaptability of the models to changes in feedstock qualities, leading to more efficient logistical planning, improved maintenance practices, and simplified burdening process monitoring through their seamless integration into BFXpert.ConclusionThis groundbreaking partnership between Dillinger and SMS group propels the steel industry further into the digital age, promising enhanced efficiency, precise control, and optimized operations.
SynopsisDillinger and SMS group have joined forces to enhance blast furnace operations using digitalization and modeling. Their Advanced Raw Material Tracker, built upon SMS group's BFXpert software, employs three digital models to precisely follow bulk materials from loading to the blast furnace. This innovation allows for better control, early issue detection, and efficient management of operations, resulting in a daily output of 10,000 metric tons of hot metal and improved logistical planning.ArticleIn a promising collaboration, Aktien-Gesellschaft der Dillinger Hüttenwerke and SMS group have inked an agreement to revolutionize blast furnace operations through the power of digitalization and modeling. At the heart of this endeavor lies the Advanced Raw Material Tracker, a creation hinging on the robust BFXpert software by SMS group, incorporating three distinct digital models designed to meticulously trace the journey of bulk materials from loading to the blast furnace. This pioneering approach ushers in newfound precision and control within the blast furnace processes.The core of this innovation revolves around the digital mapping of material movement, enabling predictive issue analysis and real-time monitoring of digital data through the Advanced Raw Material Tracker. This functionality shines a light on irregularities, empowering Dillinger to oversee hoppers with lean staffing and achieve a remarkable daily production of 10,000 metric tons of hot metal. Moreover, load peaks are mitigated through the implementation of load-optimized belt feeding, and the transport of spherical goods on conveyors receives a boost by curbing undesirable discharges from inclined conveyors.At the heart of this digital transformation stands SMS group's process control and operator guidance system, BFXpert, serving as the foundational platform for the development of the "Advanced Raw Material Tracker." This dynamic tool harnesses the power of three distinct models, allowing for the early detection of disturbances in burden charging, consequently leading to more efficient conveyor belt assignments. The conveyor model takes charge of monitoring bulk materials loaded onto the conveyor belt, while the hopper model provides real-time calculations of material distribution during filling and emptying, based on material properties. Finally, the burdening model offers insights into the radial distribution of individual material portions within the blast furnace, striving for optimal conveyor belt occupancy. Remarkably, these models have already seamlessly integrated into production operations at two blast furnaces located in Dillingen.Fabrice Hansen, Chief Technology Officer at SMS digital, expresses pride in the collaboration with Dillinger, stating, "We are proud to work with Dillinger to develop the Advanced Raw Material Tracker based on a proven application. This solution has already been successfully launched on the market and is now more precisely tailored to customer needs."Dr. Peter Maagh, Chief Operations and Technology Officer at Dillinger, emphasizes the adaptability of the models to changes in feedstock qualities, leading to more efficient logistical planning, improved maintenance practices, and simplified burdening process monitoring through their seamless integration into BFXpert.ConclusionThis groundbreaking partnership between Dillinger and SMS group propels the steel industry further into the digital age, promising enhanced efficiency, precise control, and optimized operations.
