Radar Technology for Refractory Monitoring in Steelmaking

Accurate monitoring of refractory thickness is crucial for ensuring operational efficiency and safety in steelmaking processes. Radar technology for refractory thickness monitoring was developed with the support of global glass manufacturers and has been validated in over 75 blind trials. The technology has been used in the glass industry for the last 6 years for over 300 plants globally, identifying many early-stage glass penetration from furnaces, and helping optimize refractory maintenance cycle. This paper will discuss its applications in refractory monitoring in various steel vessels with successful trials in tuyere monitoring in AODs and ongoing trials in degassers.

Mr. Alexander Ruege | PaneraTech Inc.
 

Yakup Bayram | PaneraTech, Inc.
 

Mr. Neal Sullivan | Cleveland-Cliffs Research & Innovation Center
 

Mr. Tyler Richards | Cleveland-Cliffs Research & Innovation Center
 

Mr. Jeffrey Haeberle | Cleveland-Cliffs Mansfield Works
 

Mr. Eric Marshall | Cleveland-Cliffs Mansfield Works
 

Paulo Souza | RHI Magnesita