FalconTM
Manless, on-demand oxygen measurements for process optimization for modern EAF
Falcon is an automated measuring system capable of delivering accurate temperature, oxygen and carbon readings of liquid steel during the operation of electric furnaces. It is the fastest oxygen and temperature combined measurement on the market, developed to withstand the harsh environment around the electric arc furnace.
With a thermocouple and oxygen sensor, an oxygen level is quickly detected and sent to the PLC to be displayed on the user interface. An oxygen level helps the operator to accurately define if the endpoint of oxygen blowing is met.
The Falcon system consists of different components:
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Description |
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Application | Temperature, oxygen and carbon measurement in EAF |
Measurement input | Two analog inputs |
Measurement range | |
Temperature | 1500…1850°C (2732 to 3362°F), type C |
Oxygen | 150…2000ppm |
Measurement accuracy | |
Temperature | ± 10 °C |
Oxygen | ± 5 mV |
Calculated values | carbon, aluminum in kg to kill steel, slag %FeO, amount of O2 to reach aO target, steel bath homogeneity (in combination with Chameleon) |
Different hardware components: | |
Falcon launcher | |
Dimensions | 701x1400x422 mm (HxWxD), 140 kg |
Operating ambient temperature range | -20°C (-4°F) to 60°C (140°F) |
Air flow: continuously for cooling | 200 l/min |
Air flow: during the probe launch | 3200 l/min (2900…5000 l/min) |
Falcon Pneumatic Unit | |
Dimensions | 1400x800x300 mm (HxWxD), 110 kg |
Compressed air | 3 to 6 bar |
Power supply | 24 V DC (from control unit) |
Falcon Control Unit | |
Dimensions | 1200x800x400 mm (HxWxD), 120 kg |
Power supply | 3x400VAC+PE / 50-60Hz / 16 A / max. 4 KW |
Dust/moisture protection class | IP 54 |
Level2 communication protocols | Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet IP, Modbus TCP |