Bake Furnace Process Control System
Anode baking is the most expensive production step. Only a fully automatic process control system can achieve the highest furnace output, the best achievable anode quality, lowest energy consumption, smallest possible workload and emissions. Our Process Control System monitors all process relevant parameters - such as heat-up rate, final baking temperature and soaking time, and keeps them permanently within close limits, so ensuring anodes of high and constant quality.
RDC has integrated several new and worldwide unique features into the automatic Process Control System. These include:
RDC has integrated several new and worldwide unique features into the automatic Process Control System. These include:
- New mechanical design (light weight) makes for comfortable equipment handling
- The crane operator and the maintenance staff interact on-line with the Process Control System
- Burner regulation has been balanced to optimize heat transfer and to minimize NOx formation
- CFD modeling has optimized gas flow in the exhaust manifold
- Efficient anode cooling program avoids reheating by combustion of packing material
