Improving Metallurgical Information Systems: Blast-Furnace Applications

Abstract

The creation of smart control systems in the steel industry within the Industry 4.0 framework is considered. Simulation of control systems is a fundamental part of this process. Given existing levels of knowledge, it is not always possible to describe the properties of all the system components and their interactions. Other approaches are required in the simulation of complex energy-intensive processes in pyrometallurgy. As an example, the blast furnace is considered. The main problems in improving information systems in pyrometallurgy are outlined.