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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.

Benefits

  • Increase safety : Operated from the control room, the fully automated oxygen measurement system fits the current safety standard of no man on the floor.
  • Increase Yield: Early and multiple possible oxygen measurements allows to a controlled and tuned carbon and oxygen injection minimizing iron overoxidation and decreasing iron losses.
  • Energy Efficiency: The Falcon solution conducts “Closed Slag-door” measurements, ensuring optimal operation with a maximum foamy slag state, thereby enhancing the system's energy efficiency.
    • A lower electrical consumption
    • More efficient utilization and consumption of graphite electrodes
    • Lower refractory consumption due to improved thermal transfer from the electrodes to the steel bath
  • Improved quality
    • Gives insight in dephosphorization conditions
  • Substitution of complex, unreliable and expensive robots

Technical Data

 

Description

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