A contemplative stance on the automation of continuous casting in steel processing

Citation
Ik. Craig et al., A contemplative stance on the automation of continuous casting in steel processing, CON ENG PR, 9(9), 2001, pp. 1013-1020
Citations number
32
Categorie Soggetti
AI Robotics and Automatic Control
Journal title
CONTROL ENGINEERING PRACTICE
ISSN journal
09670661 → ACNP
Volume
9
Issue
9
Year of publication
2001
Pages
1013 - 1020
Database
ISI
SICI code
0967-0661(200109)9:9<1013:ACSOTA>2.0.ZU;2-F
Abstract
This paper gives a contemplative stance on the automation of continuous cas ting in steel processing. It gives a brief overview of the control techniqu es used in this industry, typical applications of such techniques, and disc usses supportive technologies that form a critical part of the implementati on of such techniques. The casting process and operational issues are descr ibed. Particular attention is paid to production planning and scheduling, c omputer-aided quality control, and the crucial role that instrumentation pl ays in the automation of a caster. The importance of integrating casting au tomation systems into plant wide production systems, and the development of new instrumentation, are highlighted. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Ltd. All r ights reserved.