Concept and Operating Results of a Higher-Level Automation System for the new C-Battery at the U. S. Steel Clairton Plant

摘要

A higher level automation system named COKEMASTER? was installed on the new C-Battery. This system provides an automated and optimized machine scheduling system, smooth and efficient battery heating, continuous management of key operating data including pushing forces and a data interface with the upper level Plant Information and Management System. The lower level control systems, including oven machinery, were fully integrated in an unprecedented architecture. An overview of how this improved the process along with a novel multi-phased testing approach that minimized field commissioning efforts will he presented. This system improves operator workload, plant efficiency, and coke quality.