RISK- & KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT WITH BLAST FURNACE PROCESS OPTIMIZATION SYSTEM

Abstract

By introduction of expert systems individual judgement of process conditions and required actions receive support by rule based decision systems with an incorporated, standardized operation strategy. As the expert system contains the key operational strategy it mirrors central operational know how that can be adjusted and extended based on the gain of further insight, meeting the specific risk mitigation requirements and operational targets. Operation under guidance of the expert system leads to improved results regarding blast furnace (BF) performance, fuel rates and operational stability.