Possibilities of Use of the Thermographic Measurement as a Tool for Detecting Defects and Improving the Production Process

Abstract:

Infrared radiometric long-waved systems are widely used in various industries as well as in research and development. This long-waved system is the perfect tool for quick diagnosis of the state of the equipment, easy defect detection, which is reflected by higher temperatures due to increased friction and wear. Infrared radiometric long-waved systems are used especially in civil engineering, electrical engineering, metallurgy and many other industries. They are also used to optimize and improve of the production processes. The series of measurements using the infrared radiometric long-waved system in steel plant were carried out due to prepared research project. Images of temperature fields of ladles with liquid steel, cooled exhaust knee of electric arc furnace and ingot mould were obtained during solidification of steel ingot. Information about the state of wear of the refractory lining of the ladle, exhaust knee can be gained from obtained images. The obtained results can be used for more accurate numerical simulations of the process of casting and solidification of steel ingots.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 1127)
• Pages: 23-29
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.1127.23
• Online since: October 2015
• Authors: Eva Rykalová*, Zdeněk Peřina, Radek Fabian, Petr Jonšta
• Keywords: Exhaust Pipe, Infrared Radiometric Long-Waved System, Ladle, Steel Ingot

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