A SYSTEM COMPARISON OF CONTINUOUS TEMPERATURE SYSTEMS IN CONCAST OPERATIONS

Authors

  • W. Glitscher
  • M. Berndt
  • S. Pagden

Abstract

Temperature control in continuous casting comes in basically 2 different ways: Either by disposable temperature sensor or continuous. Modern casters of all types are today widely automated and have replaced manual measurement action by automated on demand or continuous techniques. Semi-permanent continuous sensors are the industrial standard in continuous casting. Most common is the thermocouple-based measurement, with over 95%. Thermocouple reliability and accuracy are still unmatched and require almost zero maintenance. But optical systems are on the move as well showing a promising potential of good precision and cost effectiveness. This paper gives a system comparison of today’s industrial systems in respect to cost and technical performance.

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Published

2008-09-30

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Memorie