Title

ENHANCED PRODUCT QUALITY & ENERGY EFFICIENCY BY MEANS OF INTEGRATED PLANT MONITORING SYSTEM

Authorship

Ehlert, Detlef; Metzul, Alfred; Bläsner, Martin

Ehlert, Detlef

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Metzul, Alfred

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Bläsner, Martin

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DOI

10.5151/2237-0234-26273

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Abstract

In view of the increasing level of cost pressure on the part of plant owners, optimized plant operation with top product quality and maintenance costs is indispensable. Unscheduled shutdowns with increased repair costs and production downtimes are significantly reduced by preventive maintenance and the stock-keeping of spare parts. To remain competitive in the steel market, it is important for plants owners to operate their plants with the highest possible degree of energy efficiency and at high availability in order to manufacture high-quality products. Plant Monitoring Systems make it possible to optimize the manner of production. An integrated overview of the overall process, under consideration of process stability, product quality, production costs and plant availability ensures a “transparent plant”.

Keywords

Plant asset management, Condition monitoring, Preventive maintenance, Quality monitoring

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