Smart Ladle
The Smart Ladle System extracts and transmits data in real-time. The
traditional ladle system does not generate any data, so in order to
monitor the status of the ladle (temperature, location), workers had to
physically access it or assess it from the outside. Consequently, the data
that could be gathered was very limited, and the reliability of the data
(temperature) was very low.
The Smart Ladle System transforms the traditional ladle into smart
equipment. It allows for real-time monitoring of the ladle's surface
temperature (Surface Temp. Sensor), analyzing data on the wear of the
refractory material inside the equipment, data on locations with high
heat emission, and the overall energy loss rate of the equipment.
Additionally, it enables real-time tracking of the ladle's location.
The optimal drying time is analyzed during ladle preheating. By understanding the ladle drying time affected by weather, temperature, and humidity, it is possible to analyze the optimal drying time. By accurately determining the input and termination points to prevent overcooking, it is possible to save ladle energy according to environmental conditions.
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Smart Ladle Monitoring System
Inner Shell Temperature Monitoring
Surface temperature sensors applied to the ladle continuously measure surface temperature conditions in real-time during operation
Temperature Distribution by Section
Surface temperature data is visualized by section to identify localized abnormal temperature rise on the ladle shell
Temperature Trend and Heat Loss Monitoring
Temperature data is accumulated over time and displayed as trend graphs to monitor temperature changes and heat loss behavior during ladle operation
Benefits
Safety
- Real-time monitoring of surface temperature and location of high-temperature equipment
- Early detection of abnormal heat and local overheating
- Minimizes the need for manual inspection in hazardous environments
- Reduces on-site safety risks and accidents
Productivity Improvement
- Enables analysis of refractory wear and heat loss patterns
- Supports optimized maintenance timing
- Reduces unnecessary early replacement and over-maintenance
- Minimizes energy loss
- Lower maintenance and energy costs
Cost Reduction
- Data-driven analysis helps prevent excessive refractory wear and unplanned replacement
- Early detection of abnormal heat loss reduces repair and maintenance costs
- Optimized maintenance scheduling lowers downtime and associated operational expenses
- Extended equipment service life contributes to long-term cost savings