German Steelmaker Upgrades Process Automation System
12/13/2016 - Primetals Technologies has won a contract to install level 2 process optimization system for a twin RH degassing plant and its two downstream treatment stations at Germany’s Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH.
According to Primetals, the new system will be integrated into the existing secondary metallurgical information system, which was provided by Primetals several years ago.
“The use of cost-optimized charge control and modern, dynamic process models will minimize the consumption of alloying elements and support the production of the desired steel grade,” the company said in a statement.
“A system for recording all relevant process data, variable evaluation options and optimized temperature control are further features of this comprehensive automation system.”
The order covers the engineering, documentation, training and commissioning of the optimization system, which is being adapted specifically for Salzgitter's existing plant configuration. The new system is to be brought on-line in April 2017.
Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH is the largest steelmaking subsidiary of Salzgitter and produced around 4.2 million metric tons of crude steel in 2015, Primetals said.
“The use of cost-optimized charge control and modern, dynamic process models will minimize the consumption of alloying elements and support the production of the desired steel grade,” the company said in a statement.
“A system for recording all relevant process data, variable evaluation options and optimized temperature control are further features of this comprehensive automation system.”
The order covers the engineering, documentation, training and commissioning of the optimization system, which is being adapted specifically for Salzgitter's existing plant configuration. The new system is to be brought on-line in April 2017.
Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH is the largest steelmaking subsidiary of Salzgitter and produced around 4.2 million metric tons of crude steel in 2015, Primetals said.
