FURNACE AUTOMATION, MODELLING &
SUPERVISORY SYSTEMS

Paul Wurth’s automation and process specialists know how to configure the optimum data acquisition, processing, modelling and supervisory systems to maximise the benefits of the furnace operation.

With the overload of data, delivered in real time to the furnace operator – it is impossible for the operating staff to consistently and reliably monitor and control the complicated BF process.

Paul Wurth has access to the latest models and analytical programs to reduce the flood of raw data to more manageable levels, which more realistically represent the internal furnace processes, for example.

Paul Wurth’s SACHEM® – Expert Operating Guidance System – analyses the raw data to determine relevance and to advise the operator of remedial action. The supervisory monitors the data and the models to ensure that the furnace operation will meet the operational objectives sent by Operating Management. SACHEM® observes historical data and current trends and will predict future conditions. Based on operational know-how this Intelligent Supervisory System will guide the operators in making the best decisions to keep all of the ironmaking process stable and in control.


Real benefits are achieved in:
  • Increased furnace availability and productivity
  • Dramatic fuel and cost savings
  • Improved hot metal quality and stability
  • Extended blast furnace life.

    Furnace Models are available for:
  • Burden calculation
  • Burden distribution
  • Shaft Simulation
  • Gas Distribution
  • Blast Furnace Process
  • Hearth Thermodynamics
  • Hearth refractory wear
  • Best Practices