Infrared Torpedo Car Hot Spot Detector LHSD

Torpedo Car Thermal Image

The ITEMA Infrared Torpedo Car Hot Spot Detection System (TCHSD) is designed to allow the steelmaker to locate hot spots on their torpedo cars in conjunction with the normal preventative maintenance.  The system uses a analysis of the torpedo car surface temperature distribution to determine possible upcoming failures of the refractory ladle lining.  the net result is that the steelmaker can avoid a possible break-out of liquid metal along with the associated consequences such as damage to the steelmaking facility, high cost of repairs, loss of production and compromising of employee safety.  Consequently the lifetime of the torpedo car refractory can be optimized resulting in a substantial savings.

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ITEMA TCHSD Block Diagram

The system utilizes a state-of-the-art, 2-line infrared scanner that is designed for use in industrial environments.  The system is mated with the SIEMENS SOFIS system for detection and automatic start of the torpedo car measurement and analysis.

Thermal Image of Torpedo Car with Superimposed Analysis Grid

If any suspect areas are detected, based on predefined limits, an immediate alarm will sound and digital images are stored for later review and analysis.

Thermal Image of Torpedo Car

The ITEMA Torpedo Car Hot Spot Detection System Features: - Round the clock analysis of torpedo cars, 365 days per year - Infrared 2-line Imaging Scanner - Automatic detection of torpedo care in measurement position. - Automatic start of torpedo car scan and analysis - Immediate alarm and image logging when suspect area is detected - State-of-the-art technology - Camera resolution of 320 x 240 pixels - Industrial PC with data server