What is the function of a Setpoint Generator?
A setpoint generator in a reheat furnace is a vital tool for controlling the heating process, ensuring material quality, and optimizing energy use. By maintaining precise temperature control, it plays a crucial role in the efficiency and effectiveness of reheating furnace heating operations.
What are the input data for Setpoint Generator?
- Furnace Info: Furnace Type, Heating Type, No. of Zones. Zone Lengths
- Setpoint Constraints: Max and Min Setpoints in each Zones
- Profile Parameters:
- Part Information: Shape, Length, Width, Thickness, Gaps
- Target Temperatures: Target Dropout, Target Del T, Inlet Temperature
- Property Data: Selection of Steel grades
Results from the Setpoint Generator
- Control Zone Temperatures
- Average Temperature of the slabs at the end of each zones
- Del T of the slabs at the end of each zones
- Part Temperature Profile
- Furnace Profile
For an overview please check Setpoint Generator Software
