Virtuo™-L is a dynamic and predictive solution to optimize thermal process in strip processing lines. It provides advanced thermal and speed control to achieve targeted quality through precise transition management. The solution is adaptable to any steel grade and furnace design which results in improved efficiency.
Proven results
Among several references, Virtuo™-L was installed at the existing horizontal galvanizing line of NLMK Strasbourg, in France, to automate transition management and address temperature variations that resulted in coil rejects due to the furnace’s unique configuration.
“We were struggling with quality issues related to the temperature fluctuations of our atypical annealing furnace in the galvanizing line. Fives has proven its ability to understand our needs and has highly customized Virtuo™-L, resulting in continuous improvement of product quality and simplifying the operators’ work.”
NLMK STRASBOURG
+10% Productivity | -91% Number of coils out of tolerance | -67% Non-qualified mechanical properties | 1.5°C Accuracy on strip temperature |
Precise modeling & monitoring
Virtuo™-L has enhanced modeling and features to improve quality yield for any strip processing line:
- Interface management defines the optimum heating path
- Smart operations regulate furnace actuators and speed
- Dynamic 3D model for heating and AI model for cooling
- Predictive control model controls furnace behavior and prevents transition deviation
- Real-time adaptation counteracts sensor deviation and ensures process accuracy
YOUR THERMAL EXPERT & DIGITAL PARTNER
✔ Complex grade management ✔ Maximum furnace performance ✔ Energy saving