In-Plant Piloting of the PyroLIBS System for Ironmaking: Real-Time Molten Material Composition

The PyroLIBS system is a next-generation technology for pyrometallurgy, capable of direct, real-time measurement of chemical compositions for molten materials. The paper presents the results of in-plant piloting of this system applied to the blast furnace runner, for continuous measurement of key elemental chemistry and temperature. Using this prompt and continuous data stream, in concert with a state-of-the-art process advisor, is expected to provide value to a typical blast furnace operation on the order of millions of dollars per year.

Authors:

Bijan Shahriari | Hatch Ltd.
 

Mr. Barry Hyde | Hatch Associates Consultants Inc.
 

Vaibhavkumar Acharya | Hatch Ltd.
 

Andre Moreau | Hatch Ltd.
 

Elton Soares de Lima Filho | National Research Council of Canada
 

Antoine Laramee | National Research Council of Canada
 

Charles Brosseau | National Research Council of Canada
 

Paul Bouchard | National Research Council of Canada
 

Mohamad Sabsabi | National Research Council of Canada
 

Tony Vaillancourt | National Research Council of Canada
 

Session Chairs:

Joe Morey | Morey Industrial Consulting
 

Jason Entwistle | U. S. Steel - Gary Works