Furnace Monitoring System
FMS is designed to monitor the interior of a glass melting furnace, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
Furnace Monitoring System
Benefits:
- Accurate Temperature Measurement
- Ensuring Glass Quality
- Improved Efficiency and Energy Savings
- Resistance to Harsh Conditions
- Automation and System Integration
The system includes the following hardware and software:
- A/ Furnace Monitoring Unit (HW)
- B/ Furnace Vision Suite (SW)
A/ Furnace Monitoring Unit (HW)
The jacket is designed to protect the camera system (camera, lens and filters) against high temperatures and negative environmental influences inside the melting furnace and its surroundings.
The jacket is made from high-quality stainless steel. Inside the jacket, a support frame is installed for camera and lens mounting.
The temperature sensor for camera temperature monitoring is located close to the camera, inside the jacket.
Air nozzles for cleaning the front objective lens are located on the front part of the jacket.
The jacket is equipped with a cable and connector for easy connection to the socket on the GS retraction system.
TECHNICAL SPECS
- Scope of use: up to 1600°C (measured at the front of the jacket)
- Dimension: ⌀ 63.5 mm
- Length: up to 1100 mm (standard)
- Recommended hole diameter in the furnace block: ⌀ 80 mm
- 1/2.5 inch camera with CMOS NIR sensor, up to 5 Mpx resolution
- Spectral response: 0.8 – 1.1 μm
- High Temperature Pinhole Lens (FL 3.8), angle of view: 80° x 64° (H x V) or 90° x 75° (H x V)
- Image to be displayed in grayscale or color to show temperature
- NIR camera can measure until 1800°C
- Thermal scale set up arranged based on customer request in “GS BROWSER – Visualization software”
The retraction mechanism is designed for emergency removal of the water-cooled jacket from the furnace in case of unfulfilled conditions for the correct function of the camera system.
The closing mechanism is designed for closing the furnace space in case the camera is moved out of the furnace.
The media control cabinet is designed to set the correct amount of cooling water and compressed air for the correct function of the water-cooled jacket with camera system.
In case of failure of the flow of cooling water or air, installed sensors will provide a signal to the retraction mechanism to ensure the protection of the water-cooled jacket with camera system.
The electric control cabinet is designed to control and monitor correct operation of the camera system.
The system monitors following technological parameters:
- Position of the water-cooled jacket
- Temperature of the camera
- Water temperature (input and output)
- Minimum water flow
- Minimum pressure of the compressed air
- Flow of the compressed air
The visualization unit is designed for image display of the furnace interior and proper camera settings. It can be used to record photos and videos.
Main parts:
- BROWSER – Visualization software
- Monitoring software
- Personal computer including monitor, mouse and keyboard
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
- at the front of the water-cooled jacket: max. 1600°C
- outer furnace wall: max. 80°C close to the retraction device
- camera cable (standard): 80°C
ELECTRIC POWER SPECS
- power supply: 110 – 240 V
- frequency: 50 – 60 Hz
- power consumption: max. 150 W
COOLING WATER SPECS
- flow: min. 15 l/min, max. 30 l/min
- pressure: min. 1.5 bar, max 6 bar
- temperature: max. 40°C
COMPRESSED AIR SPECS
- flow: max. 50 Nm3/h
- pressure: min. 2 bar (recommended 6 bar)
- quality: instrument air, oil-free
B/ Furnace Vision Suite (SW)
The retraction mechanism is designed for emergency removal of the water cooled jacket from the furnace in case of unfulfilled conditions for the correct function of the camera system.
The ejection of the cooler is provided by gravitational force. This ensures the correct, long-term and safe operation of the cooling jacket and the camera system.
The parts of the retraction system include a position sensor and mechanism for fixing the proper position of the water cooled jacket with camera unit.
The retraction mechanism is designed for emergency removal of the water cooled jacket from the furnace in case of unfulfilled conditions for the correct function of the camera system.
The ejection of the cooler is provided electro-mechanically.
This ensures the correct, long-term and safe operation of the cooling jacket and the camera system.
The parts of the retraction system include a position sensor and mechanism for fixing the proper position of the water cooled jacket with camera unit.
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