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Functional description

Doc. No.
022320_Functional description

Name

Podgorschek

Dept.

EB

Pages

xx

Rev.

022320_Functional description_00

Date:11.05.2006

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List of revision
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TABLE OF CONTENT
1

Local Control....................................................................................................................... 5
1.1

Operation from Local Control Desk (=.LCD01)............................................................ 6

1.1.1

Push Button INFLATABLE SEAL OPEN ........................................................... 6

1.1.2

Push Button INFLATABLE SEAL CLOSE ......................................................... 6

1.1.3

Push Button N2 CURTAIN VALVE OPEN......................................................... 7

1.1.4

Push Button N2 CURTAIN VALVE CLOSE ....................................................... 7

1.1.5

Push Button MF LANCE LIFTING LOW SPEED............................................... 7

1.1.6

Push Button MF LANCE LIFTING HIGH SPEED .............................................. 9

1.1.7

Push Button MF LANCE LOWERING LOW SPEED ......................................... 9

1.1.8

Push Button MF LANCE LOWERING HIGH SPEED ...................................... 10

1.1.9

Push Button MF LANCE SWIVELLING OUT .................................................. 11

1.1.10

Push Button MF LANCE SWIVELLING IN ...................................................... 11

1.1.11

Push Button EMERGENCY STOP ................................................................. 12

1.1.12

Push Button LAMP TEST................................................................................ 12

Operation from HMI via Operation Screen ........................................................................ 13

2.1

Protection gas ........................................................................................................... 13

2.1.1
2.2

Burner Operation....................................................................................................... 14

2.2.1

Selection of Set Point Tables............................................................................. 14

2.2.2

Purging gas Gas cooler................................................................................... 16

2.2.2.1

Pre selection of Gas Types ............................................................................... 13

Selection of Operation Mode ......................................................................... 16

2.2.3

Soft key BURNER OPERATION SEQUENCE START.................................... 17

2.2.4

Soft key RESET MAIN BURNER FAULT ........................................................ 24

2.2.5

Soft key BURNER OPERATION SEQUENCE STOP...................................... 25

2.2.6

Safety Interlocks treated in burner control unit .................................................. 25

2.2.7

Vessel purging................................................................................................... 26

2.2.8

Signal interface.................................................................................................. 26

2.2.9

Ratio control in the PLC..................................................................................... 29

Oxygen Blowing ................................................................................................................ 30

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3.1

Pre selection of Operation Mode ............................................................................... 30

3.1.1

Pre selection of Set Points ................................................................................ 31

3.1.2

Soft key OXYGEN BLOWING SEQUENCE START ....................................... 31

3.1.3

Soft key OXYGEN BLOWING SEQUENCE STOP ......................................... 34

3.1.4

Operation Set Points (Computer Mode)............................................................. 34

3.1.5

Operation Set Points (Computer Mode)............................................................. 34

Protection gas................................................................................................................... 35

Machine cooling water ...................................................................................................... 36

5.1

Low pass filtering ...................................................................................................... 38

5.2

Difference flow calculation sketch ............................................................................. 38

Treatment abort ................................................................................................................ 40

Inflatable sealing............................................................................................................... 41

MF lance lifting/lowering ................................................................................................... 42

Sealing protection .............................................................................................................43

10

Lance positions ............................................................................................................. 43

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Local Control
The pre selection of operation position is effected by a selector switch at the local
control desk.
A local control desk nearby the MF lance will be installed for the operation of lance
lifting/lowering in case of lance changing procedures. From the local control desks
operation in manual mode is possible. In local mode operation of the seal protection
and inflatable seal is possible. Before lifting or lowering of the lance the inflatable
seal must be deflated.
All through the RH- Vessel pressure conditions are less than 950 mbar, lifting is allowed until park position only and the lance must be forced to stop in park position.
In case the RH-Vessel pressure is above 950 mbar, lifting is allowed above park
position also.
However, between park position and upper position the lifting speed is limited to
slow speed.
By switching the selector switch LOCAL REMOTE at the local control desk in
position REMOTE , the remote control position is pre selected for operation.
Pre selection of remote control position will be indicated in the operation screens
MF LANCE OXYGEN BLOWING and MF LANCE BURNER OPERATION in
clear text.
By switching the selector switch LOCAL REMOTE at the local control desk in
position LOCAL , the local control position is selected for operation.
Pre selection of local control position will be indicated in the operation screens
MF LANCE OXYGEN BLOWING and MF LANCE BURNER OPERATION in
clear text in clear text and by signal lamp CONTROL ON at the local control desk
=.LCD01.
Remark
MF = multi functional
The local control position will be used only for MF lance exchange and for testing.

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1.1

Operation from Local Control Desk (=.LCD01)

1.1.1

Push Button INFLATABLE SEAL OPEN

By actuating the push button INFLATABLE SEAL OPEN, the inflatable seal valve
(XY13066) will be energized, provided that the following preconditions are fulfilled:
-

Local control is selected

The open position of the inflatable seal valve (low pressure signal from pressure
switch PSA1335) will be indicated by signal lamp INFLATABLE SEAL OPEN at local control desk.

1.1.2

Push Button INFLATABLE SEAL CLOSE

By actuating the push button INFLATABLE SEAL CLOSE, the inflatable seal valve
(XY13066) will be de - energized, provided that the following preconditions are fulfilled:
-

Local control is selected

The MF lance moving drive (=.04801.MM01) is not switched on

MF lance is in parking position or below

The closed position of the inflatable seal valve (high pressure signal from pressure
switch PSA1335) will be indicated by signal lamp INFLATABLE SEAL CLOSED at
local control desk.

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1.1.3

Push Button N2 CURTAIN VALVE OPEN

By actuating the push button N2 CURTAIN VALVE OPEN, the N2 curtain valve MF
lance socket (XY13079) will be energized (opened), provided that the following preconditions are fulfilled:
-

The vacuum pressure inside the connected vessel is > 950 mbar (vacuum pressure measurement =.01800.CP03/CP04)

Treatment start is not actuated

Local control is selected

The open position of the N2 curtain valve (limit switch) will be indicated by signal
lamp N2 CURTAIN VALVE OPEN at local control desk

1.1.4

Push Button N2 CURTAIN VALVE CLOSE

By actuating the push button N2 CURTAIN VALVE CLOSE, the N2 curtain valve MF
lance socket (XY13079) will be de - energized (closed), provided that the following
preconditions are fulfilled:

The MF lance is in park position or below (signal from lifting stroke measurement
MF lance =.04801.CG01)

Local control is selected

The closed position of the N2 curtain valve (limit switch) will be indicated by signal
lamp N2 CURTAIN VALVE CLOSE at local control desk

1.1.5

Push Button MF LANCE LIFTING LOW SPEED

By actuating the push button MF LANCE LIFTING LOW SPEED, the MF lance moving drive (=.04801.MM01-EM01) will be switched on in lifting direction with low speed,
provided that the following preconditions are fulfilled:
CASE 1:

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The vacuum pressure inside the connected vessel is > 950 mbar (vacuum
pressure measurement =.01800.CP03/CP04)

Treatment start is not actuated

Local control is selected

The inflatable seal valve is open (min. pressure signal from pressure switch
PSA1335)

Coupling emergency drive MF lance is disconnected (limit switch

=.04801.MM01-EB03)

Upper position (signal from stroke measurement MF lance =.04801.CG01, S

= 30 cm) not reached

Overdrive limit switch upper position is not actuated

When the MF lance reach the upper position (signal from stroke measurement MF
lance =.04801.CG01), the MF lance moving drive (=.04801.MM01-EM01) will be
switched off.
The MF lance upper position will be indicated by signal lamp MF LANCE UPPER
POSITION and by digital indicator MF LANCE STROKE at local control desk.
CASE 2:

The vacuum pressure inside the connected vessel is < 950 mbar (vacuum
pressure measurement =.01800.CP03/CP04) or Treatment start is actuated

Local control is selected

The inflatable seal valve is open (min. pressure signal from pressure switch
PSA1335)

The N2 curtain valve MF lance socket is open (limit switch =.04801.FH16EB01)

Coupling emergency drive MF lance is disconnected (limit switch

=.04801.MM01-EB03)

Parking position (signal from stroke measurement MF lance =.04801.CG01)

not reached

Overdrive limit switch upper position is not actuated

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When the MF lance reach the parking position (signal from stroke measurement MF
lance =.04801.CG01), the MF lance moving drive (=.04801.MM01-EM01) will be
switched off.
The MF lance parking position will be indicated by signal lamp MF LANCE PARKING
POSITION and by digital indicator MF LANCE STROKE at local control desk.
The MF lance will be lifted as long as the push button is actuated.

1.1.6

Push Button MF LANCE LIFTING HIGH SPEED

By actuating the push button MF LANCE LIFTING HIGH SPEED, the MF lance
moving drive (=.04801.MM01-EM01) will be switched on in lifting direction with high
speed, provided that the following preconditions are fulfilled:
-

Local control is selected

The inflatable seal valve is open (min. pressure signal from pressure switch
PSA1335)

Coupling emergency drive MF lance is disconnected (limit switch

=.04801.MM01-EB03)

Parking position (signal from stroke measurement MF lance =.04801.CG01)

not reached

Overdrive limit switch upper position is not actuated

When the MF lance reach the parking position (signal from stroke measurement MF
lance =.04801.CG01), the MF lance moving drive (=.04801.MM01-EM01) will be
switched off.

1.1.7

Push Button MF LANCE LOWERING LOW SPEED

By actuating the push button MF LANCE LOWERING LOW SPEED, the MF lance
moving drive (=.04801.MM01-EM01) will be switched on in lowering direction with low
speed, provided that the following preconditions are fulfilled:

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- Bottom position (signal from stroke measurement MF lance =.04801.CG01) not

reached
-

Overdrive limit switch bottom position is not actuated

Treatment start is not actuated

Local control is selected

The inflatable seal valve is open (min. pressure signal from pressure switch
PSA1335)

Coupling emergency drive MF lance is disconnected (limit switch

=.04801.MM01-EB03)

Lance is swivelled in (limit switch =.04801.MM02-EB01)

The MF lance will be lowered as long as the push button is actuated.

When the MF lance reach the bottom position (signal from stroke measurement MF
lance =.04801.CG01), the MF lance moving drive (=.04801.MM01-EM01) will be
switched off.
The MF lance bottom position will be indicated by signal lamp MF LANCE LOWER
POSITION and by digital indicator MF LANCE STROKE at local
control desk.
The MF lance parking position will be indicated by signal lamp MF LANCE PARKING
POSITION and by digital indicator MF LANCE STROKE at local control desk.

1.1.8

Push Button MF LANCE LOWERING HIGH SPEED

By actuating the push button MF LANCE LOWERING HIGH SPEED, the MF lance
moving drive (=.04801.MM01-EM01) will be switched on in lowering direction with
high speed, provided that the following preconditions are fulfilled:
- Bottom position (signal from stroke measurement MF lance =.04801.CG01) not
reached
- Lance position is parking position or below parking (signal from stroke measurement MF lance =.04801.CG01)
-

Overdrive limit switch bottom position is not actuated

Treatment start is not actuated

Local control is selected

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The inflatable seal valve is open (min. pressure signal from pressure switch
PSA1335)

Coupling emergency drive MF lance is disconnected (limit switch

=.04801.MM01-EB03)

Lance is swivelled in (limit switch =.04801.MM02-EB01)

The MF lance will be lowered as long as the push button is actuated.

When the MF lance reach the bottom position (signal from stroke measurement MF
lance =.04801.CG01), the MF lance moving drive (=.04801.MM01-EM01) will be
switched off.

1.1.9

Push Button MF LANCE SWIVELLING OUT

By actuating the push button MF LANCE SWIVEL OUT, the MF lance swivel device (=.04801.MM02) will swivel the MF lance in Swivel Out position, provided that
the following preconditions are fulfilled:
-

The MF lance is in upper position (signal from lifting stroke measurement MF

lance =.04801.CG01, S= 30 cm)

Local control is selected

No fault signal from swivel device (=.04801.MM02)

When the MF lance has reached the swivel out position (limit switch =.04801.MM02EB02), the swivel device (=.04801.MM02) is switched off.
The Swivel Out position of MF lance will be indicated by signal lamp MF LANCE
SWIVELLED OUT at local control desk.

1.1.10 Push Button MF LANCE SWIVELLING IN

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By actuating the push button MF LANCE SWIVEL IN, the MF lance swivel device
(=.04801.MM02) will swivel the MF lance in Swivel In position, provided that the
following preconditions are fulfilled:
-

The MF lance is in upper position (signal from lifting stroke measurement

MF lance =.04801.CG01, S= 30 cm)

Local control is selected

No fault signal from swivel device (=.04801.MM02)

When the MF lance has reached the swivel in position (limit switch =.04801.MM02EB01), the swivel device (=.04801.MM02) is switched off.
The Swivel In position of MF lance will be indicated by signal lamp MF LANCE
SWIVELLED IN at local control desk.

1.1.11 Push Button EMERGENCY STOP

By actuating the push button EMERGENCY STOP , the MF lance moving drive (
=.04801.MM01-EM01/MM02-EM01) will be switched off and the burner operation or
oxygen blowing will stop automatically as described under OPERATION FROM
HMI.

1.1.12 Push Button LAMP TEST

By pressing the push button LAMP TEST , all signal lamps at the local control
desk MF LANCE SYSTEM are switched on.

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Operation from HMI via Operation Screen

General Note:
All entered set points like flow rate, lance position ratio and so on must be treated
for plausibility.
Lance position for burner operation and O2 blowing: (from Mevac UK)
Ratio gas/O2: 5,76,7
Gas: 0...75 Nm/h

2.1

Protection gas

2.1.1

Pre selection of Gas Types

For the MF lance protection gas system the following gas types can be selected for
operation:
- Argon
- Nitrogen
Soft key ARGON
After soft key ARGON has been activated, argon is selected for the MF lance protection gas system.
The selected argon gas is indicated in operation screen MF LANCE BURNER
OPERATION by colour change of soft key.
Soft key NITROGEN
After soft key NITROGEN has been activated, nitrogen is selected for the MF
lance protection gas system.
The selected nitrogen gas is indicated in operation screen MF LANCE BURNER
OPERATION by colour change of soft key.

Remark

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Any time the operator is able to change the gas type of protection gas.

2.2

Burner Operation
For burner operation the vacuum system will be disconnected from the RH vessel
system by using the vacuum shut off valve. The waste gases leave the vessel via
the snorkels in order to achieve good temperature in the lower part of the vessel.
During the entire burner operation sequence nitrogen is purged into the gas cooler
in order to avoid condensation of the vapour of the waste gas.
For burner operation the following set points will be placed in tables with 9 steps.
These steps can be used as well as manual keyed in set points in case of Set
point-Mode:
3

Heating gas rate (Nm /h)

Lance position (cm)
Total step time (h:min)
The above mentioned set point table will be developed and set after practical experience with the plant. The introduction of set point values will be done in general
once during commissioning. The vessel heating process is mainly used to bring the
RH-Vessel on temperature for treatment or hold it there. If skull removal is activated, the process is similar to the heating process.
However, the lance will be moved stepwise down and upwards in the area skull is
suspected, in order to melt the Skull.

2.2.1

Selection of Set Point Tables

Before burner operation can be started, the operator must select between four (4)
heating tables or Set point-Mode on screen.
If one of the four tables is selected, the set points of table step no. 1 will be loaded
into the dedicated set point windows on screen. In case of Set point-Mode this set

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point windows for heating gas (Nm3/h), lance position (cm) and ratio will be released for manual inputs.
While the burner operation is started, a changing from one to one other set point
table, as well as changing set points within one set point table is prohibited.
However, the changing from Table-Mode to Set point-Mode is possible. The last
loaded set points inside the set point windows will be maintained until they are
changed by operator manually.
For the burner operation the operator is able to select three different set point tables
(no. 1 3) which are stored in the Operation and Monitoring system (HMI). Each set
point table includes set points for nine operation steps. Each operation step includes the following process data:
-

Heating gas flow rate (Nm3/h)

Ratio Gas/Oxygen

Lance operation position ( cm)

Step time (H:MM)

Soft key TABLE 1

By actuating the soft key TABLE 1, set point table 1 is selected for burner operation.
The selected set point table 1 is indicated in operation screen MF LANCE
BURNER OPERATION by colour change of soft key.
Soft key TABLE 2
As described under table 1
Soft key TABLE 3
As described under table 1
Soft key SKULL
By actuating the soft key SKULL, set point table for skull removal is selected for
burner operation.

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The selected skull table is indicated in operation screen MF LANCE BURNER

OPERATION by colour change of soft key.
Soft key SET POINT
By actuating the soft key SET POINT, the operator is able to enter the following
individual set points for burner operation:
- Heating gas flow rate (Nm3/h)
- Ratio Gas/Oxygen
- Lance operation position (cm)
In operation screen MF LANCE BURNER OPERATION into the set point fields via
operation key board.

2.2.2

Purging gas Gas cooler

2.2.2.1 Selection of Operation Mode

The purging gas system for the gas cooler can be controlled in two different operation modes:
- Automatic
- Manual
The requested operation mode can be selected by soft keys in operation screen
MF LANCE BURNER OPERATION

Soft key AUTOMATIC

After soft key AUTOMATIC has been activated, the automatic mode is selected for
the purging system gas cooler.
The selected operation mode automatic will be indicated in operation screen MF
LANCE BURNER OPERATION by colour change of soft key.

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Soft key MANUAL

After soft key MANUAL has been activated, the manual mode is selected for the
purging system gas cooler.
The selected operation mode manual will be indicated in operation screen MF
LANCE BURNER OPERATION by colour change of soft key.

2.2.3

Soft key BURNER OPERATION SEQUENCE START

By actuating the soft key BURNER OPERATION SEQUENCE START the burner
sequence will starts, provided that the following preconditions are fulfilled:
- The push button EMERGENCY STOP at the main desk is not actuated.
- The push button EMERGENCY STOP at the local control desk =.LCD01 is
not actuated.
- Remote control for the MF lance is pre selected at local control desk =.LCD01
- The MF lance is in parking position (signal from stroke measurement MF
lance =.04801.CG01).
- The machine cooling water flow for the MF lance is available,
-

No fault signal from diff. flow control system FIT0232 / FIT0602 (see chapter
Machine Cooling Water System).

The main vacuum valve (XV20003) is closed (signal from limit switch)

the oxygen pressure is in the normal range(PIT1509)

the heating gas pressure is in the normal range(PIT1706)

The vacuum pressure inside the connected vessel is > 950 mbar.

The nitrogen purging valves gas cooler (XV13044 and XV13045) are open or
AUTOMATIC MODE for the purging gas is pre selected

The gas cooler discharge flap is closed (XV12092)

Alloying vacuum lock is closed

Signal main burner ready for operation from burner control unit is on

Signal Ignition burner local operation on from burner control unit is off

No fault signal Main burner fault from burner control unit is available

In case the RH vessel temperature is less than 800C (will be detected by 2 independent thermocouples) the vessel has to be purged prior to start of the burner se-

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quence. This will be done by flushing the system with nitrogen via the nitrogen
flooding valves (XV13046 and XV13048).
In this case on the screen the message VESSEL PURGING REQUIRED will be
displayed. Afterwards the purge sequence starts automatically and the message
VESSEL PURGING RUNNING will be displayed. During vessel purging the nitrogen flow is supervised via PLC. Is the purging time expired the message VESSEL
PURGING FINISHED will be displayed on the screen and the burner sequence
starts to run. At any time the operator can stop and restart manually the vessel
purging. In this case if the purging time was to short the burner sequence remains
disabled.
After purging at first the lance will be automatically lowered into the treatment position (refer to MF lance lifting / lowering). At first, the inflatable seal valve (XY13066)
will be energized (opened). If the inflatable seal is open (min. pressure signal from
pressure switch (PSA1335), the MF lance moving drive will be switched on in lowering direction in high speed. When the MF lance reach the position: set point lance
position (cm) + 20 cm, the MF lance speed will be reduced to low speed. If the MF
lance reach the set point lance position (signal from stroke measurement MF lance
=.04801.CG01), the MF lance moving drive (=.04801.MM01-EM01) is switched off
and the inflatable seal valve (XY13066) will de - energized (closed). When the lance
is in treatment position and above preconditions are fulfilled, the output START is
set to the burner control unit (=.04801.ZA01).
In case that the vessel temperature is >800C the lance will be lowered immediately
into the treatment position and when the above preconditions are fulfilled, the output
START is set to the burner control unit (=.04801.ZA01).
With the start signal at first the purging of multi function lance is started, controlled
by burner control unit. After purging and if ignition gas and ignition air pressures are
available, the ignition burner will be started by the burner control unit.
The ready preconditions for ignition will be signalised by the signal ignition burner
ready for operation and will be indicated on the screen. In case of fault the corresponding RESET button must be operated.
With the start signal to burner control unit the control valves for Heating gas and
Oxygen valves (FCV17017 and FCV15022) will be driven into ignition position by
PLC and the nitrogen purging valves gas cooler will be energized (opened), provided automatic mode is pre selected for the purging gas valve.
If the burner control unit identifies the ignition flame then the signal Ignition burner
running will be set. In case of ignition flame failure then the signal Ignition burner

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fault will be set and indicated on the screen. In case of fault the corresponding
RESET button must be operated and the ignition procedure will be repeated.
If ignition burner is on and that the following preconditions are fulfilled:
- The oxygen pressure is available (signal from pressure switch PS1508)
- The heating pressure is available (signal from pressure switch PS1704)
- The heating pressure is not too high (signal from pressure switch PS1705)
The burner control unit (=.04801.ZA01) will open the heating gas and oxygen supply
valves:
- Heating gas relief valve (XV17016) will be energized (closed)
- Heating gas first valve (XV17018) will be energized (opened)
- Heating gas second valve (XV17018) will be energized (opened)
- Oxygen gas relief valve (XV15021) will be energized (closed)
- Oxygen gas first valve (XV15023) will be energized (opened)
- Oxygen gas second valve (XV15024) will be energized (opened
After the main burner flame is recognised by the burner control unit, the ignition
burner will be switched off time delayed and the signal Main burner running will be
set. Is after some further time the main burner flame stabilised, a signal (ratio control release) will be send to PLC control system to release the control valves from
ignition position and set point control can start.
This set points will be carefully trailed (slope function), in order to prevent oscillation
of the control value.
Is the main flame not recognised then the signal Main burner fault will be set and
the oxygen and heating gas valves are de energised by burner control unit. The
PLC will reset the start signal. Afterwards the lance is lifted to the parking position.
Remark
To prevent incorrect valve position of the oxygen and heating gas supply valves, the
PLC has to check the actual position of these valves. The following valve position
combinations are correct:
Oxygen valves
1. Combination
Oxygen relief valve is closed
Oxygen first valve is open
Oxygen second valve is open
2. Combination
Oxygen relief valve is open

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Oxygen first valve is closed

Oxygen second valve is closed
When one oxygen supply valve will change the position, one of the above mentioned position combinations must be reached in 5 sec., if not the burner sequence
will be switched off (by PLC).
Heating gas valves
1. Combination
Heating gas relief valve is closed
Heating gas first valve is open
Heating gas second valve is open

2. Combination
Heating gas relief valve is open
Heating gas first valve is closed
Heating gas second valve is closed
When one heating gas supply valve will change the position, one of the above mentioned position combinations must be reached in 5 sec., if not the burner sequence
will be switched off (by PLC).
The following process conditions will stop the burner operation:
the push button EMERGENCY STOP at the main desk is actuated
the push button EMERGENCY STOP at the local control desk LCD01 is actuated
the local control desk LCD01 for lance operation is on local
the machine cooling water flow is deviated from normal
the machine cooling water differential flow is critical
the Nitrogen purging gas flow to gas cooler is low (> 30 sec)
The after start sequence is finished no flame of main burner is recognised.
The Heating gas/Oxygen ratio deviated >+/- 10% from set point (after 30 sec.)
Main burner fault signal from burner control unit
Incorrect valve position (see above)

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Ignition burner local operation on, signal from burner control unit
Oxygen/gas ratio failure, signal from burner control unit
Main burner not ready for operation, signal from burner control unit
PLC failure
The main vacuum valve (XV20003) is not closed (signal from limit switch)

With the signals above or with the stop command by operator or if the selected table is executed the signal Start burner control unit is reset and the lance is lifted.
Herby the inflatable seal valve (XY13066) will be energized (opened). If the inflatable seal is open (min. pressure signal from pressure switch PSA1335), the MF
lance moving drive will be switched on in lifting direction in high speed.
When the MF lance reaches the parking position - 20 cm, the MF lance speed will
be reduced to low speed. If the MF lance reach the parking position (signal from
stroke measurement MF lance =.04801.CG01), the MF lance moving drive
(=.04801.MM01-EM01) is switched off and the inflatable seal valve (XY13066) will
be de - energized (closed). In addition the following:

Oxygen and heating gas flow control valves are set to zero (Demand flow
rate = 0 Nm3/h).

The nitrogen purging valve gas cooler (XV13044 and 13045) will be deenergized (closed)

At the same time, the MF lance relief protection gas valve (XV13224) will be de energized (closed), the MF lance protection gas valve (XV13225) will be energized
(opened) and a opening timer (t = 30sec.) is started.
After expiration of the timer, the MF lance relief protection gas valve (XV13224) will
be energized (opened) and the MF lance protection gas valve (XV13225) will be de
- energized (closed).
The open and close position of the protection gas valve ( limit switches) will be indicated in operation screen MF LANCE BURNER OPERATION in clear text and in
operation screen MF LANCE MEDIA by colour change of valve symbols.
The heating set point control system will follow the operation steps of the preselected set point table.

Example 1

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Set point table 1, heating, is selected for operation

With the start signal the inflatable seal valve (XY13066) will be energized (opened).
If the inflatable seal is open (min. pressure signal from pressure switch PSA1335),
the MF lance moving drive will be switched on in lowering direction in high speed.
When the MF lance reaches the position: step 1: lance position (cm) + 20 cm, the
MF lance speed will be reduced to low speed.
If the MF lance reach the step 1 lance position (signal from stroke measurement MF
lance =.04801.CG01), the MF lance moving drive (=.04801.MM01-EM01) is
switched off and the inflatable seal valve (XY13066) will be de - energized (closed).
With the signal inflatable seal valve closed (max. pressure signal from pressure
switch PSA1335), output Start burner control unit is set. With the signal Ratio
control release from burner control unit the heating control system will starts with
the heating gas flow rate (Nm3/h) from step 1and the step 1 timer is started.
The oxygen flow rate (Nm3/h) will be set by the ratio controller according the
gas/oxygen ratio of the selected set point table.
The actual oxygen and heating gas flow rate, the demand ratio gas/O2, the step1
time, the demand lance position and the actual lance position above vessel bottom
will be indicated in operation screen MF LANCE BURNER OPERATION in the corresponding fields in clear text.
After expiration of the step 1 timer, the heating control system will use the heating
gas flow rate from step 2 and step 2 timer is started.
The oxygen flow rate (Nm3/h) will be set by the ratio controller according the
gas/oxygen ratio of the selected set point table.
At the same time, the inflatable seal valve will be energized (opened) and if the inflatable seal is open the MF lance moving drive will be switched on in lowering or in
lifting direction in high speed, according the lance position of step 2.
When the MF lance reaches the position: step 2: lance position (cm) 20 cm, the
MF lance speed will be reduced to low speed.

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If the MF lance reach the step 2 lance position (signal from stroke measurement MF
lance =.04801.CG01), the MF lance moving drive (=.04801.MM01-EM01) is
switched off and the inflatable seal valve will be de - energized (closed).
The actual oxygen and heating gas flow rate, the demand ratio gas/O2, the step 2
time, the total time ( step 1 + stepn), the demand lance position and the actual lance
position above vessel bottom will be indicated in operation screen MF LANCE
BURNER OPERATION in the corresponding fields in clear text.
The sequence will continue up to step 9 of table 1.
After expiration of the step 9 timer, the output Start burner control unit is reset and
the burner operation will stop automatically by burner control unit:

The oxygen first and second valve are de-energized (closed)

The oxygen relief valve is de-energized (opened)

The heating gas first and second valve are de-energized (closed)

The heating gas relief valve is de-energized (opened)

The oxygen and heating gas flow control valves are set to zero (Demand
flow rate = 0 Nm3/h).

Additionally, controlled by the PLC:

the MF lance relief protection gas valve (XV13224) will be de - energized
(closed)
the MF lance protection gas valve (XV13225) will be energized (opened) and
a opening timer (t = 30sec.) is started.

The nitrogen purging valves gas cooler will be de-energized (closed)

At the same time, the inflatable seal valve (XY13066) will be energized (opened).
If the inflatable seal is open (min. pressure signal from pressure switch PSA1335),
the MF lance moving drive (=.04801.MM01-EM01) will be switched on in lifting direction and with high speed. When the MF lance reach the position: park position 20 cm, the MF lance speed will be reduced to low speed. If the MF lance reach the
park position (signal from stroke measurement MF lance =.04801.CG01), the MF
lance moving is switched off and the inflatable seal valve will be de - energized
(closed).

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After expiration of the timer, the MF lance relief protection gas valve (XV13224) will
be energized (opened) and the MF lance protection gas valve (XV13225) will be de
- energized (closed).
Example 2
Set point table 2, heating, is selected for operation
Function of heating control system, as described under example 1, with the following difference:
The heating control system will use the set points from table 2

Example 3
Set point table 3, holding temperature, is selected for operation
Function of the heating control system, as described under example 1, with the following difference:

the heating control system will use the set points from table 3

if the last step of set point table 3 is executed (step 9 timer is expired) the
heating control system will starts again with step 1 of the set point table

Example 4
Set point table skull removal is selected for operation
Function as described under example 1, with the following difference:

2.2.4

the heating control system will use the set points from skull removal table

Soft key RESET MAIN BURNER FAULT

For reset of main burner fault, the soft key RESET MAIN

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BURNER FAULT in the operation screen MF LANCE BURNER OPERATION has

to be actuated.
A reset signal (pulse) is send to the burner control unit (=.04801.ZA01).

2.2.5

Soft key BURNER OPERATION SEQUENCE STOP

By actuating the soft key BURNER OPERATION SEQUENCE STOP the operator
can stop the burner operation any time.

2.2.6

Safety Interlocks treated in burner control unit

Main burner fault
When the flame is not detected by UV cell, the burner operation will stop automatically.
Gas Pressure > max. Pressure
If the gas pressure is > max. (Signal from pressure switch PS1704), the burner operation will stop automatically.
Gas Pressure < min. Pressure
If the gas pressure is < min. pressure (signal from pressure switch PS1705), the
burner operation will stop automatically.
Oxygen Pressure < min. Pressure
If the oxygen pressure is < min. pressure (signal from pressure switch PS1508), the
burner operation will stop automatically.
Oxygen/Gas Ratio FAULT

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When actual Gas/Oxygen ratio is higher (30% for 30 sec.) as the demand ratio, the
burner operation will stop automatically.

2.2.7

Vessel purging
In case the RH vessel temperature is less than 800C (will be detected by 2 independent thermocouples TT2001 and TT2002) the vessel has to be purged prior to
start of the burner sequence. This will be done by flushing the system with nitrogen
via the nitrogen flooding valves (XV13046 and XV13048). In this case on the screen
the message VESSEL PURGING REQUIRED will be displayed. Afterwards the
purge sequence starts automatically and the message VESSEL PURGING
RUNNING will be displayed. During vessel purging the nitrogen flow is supervised
via flow monitor (FITxxxx). If the flow monitor detects purging gas flow then the
purging gas timer starts to run. Is the purging time expired the message VESSEL
PURGING FINISHED will be displayed on the screen and the burner sequence
starts to run. At any time the operator can stop and restart manually the vessel
purging.
In case that the operator stops the purging and if the purging time was to short the
burner sequence remains disabled. The purging can be restarted with key Vessel
purging start.

2.2.8

Signal interface

Signals from burner control unit to PLC

-Ignition burner ready for operation
only for indication.
If the ignition burner is not ready for operation the start of the burner should be interlock. However, all safety interlocks around the ignition burner are integrated in
the burner control unit. By operating the reset button the failure can be reset.
-Ignition burner fault
Signal will be used only for indication and alarming.
If the ignition burner has a fault, the start of the burner should be interlock. How-

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ever, all safety interlocks around the ignition burner are integrated in the burner
control unit. By operating the reset button the failure can be reset.
-Main burner ready for operation
if the main burner is not ready for operation the start of the burner must be interlocked. However, all safety interlocks around the main burner are integrated in the
burner control unit. The failure of the main burner can not be reset from the HMI.
Due to safety reason this failure can only reset from the local panel at the valve station itself (The operator has to inspect the valve station before he reset the failure).
-Ratio control release
if the main burner is started and the flame stabilising phase is finished the signal will
be set. If the signal is set the ratio controller (in the PLC) can start.
-Main burner fault
Signal will be used only for indication, alarming and reset the start signal.
If the main burner has a fault, the start of the burner must be interlocked. However,
all safety interlocks around the ignition burner are integrated in the burner control
unit. By operating the reset button the failure can be reset.
-Ignition burner running
for indication
-Main burner running
for indication and interlock
- Ignition burner local operation on
If the burner control unit in local mode the ignition burner can be operate locally
(start / stop) if the PLC send the release signal.
- Purging air min
for alarm
-Oxygen / gas ratio failure
the burner control unit monitors the correct ratio of the oxygen and heating gas (and

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switch of the burner in case of a not allowed ratio) according the rules described
later.
Signals from PLC to burner control unit
-Burner fault reset
the failure of the main burner will be reset by this signal via a push button on the
HMI.
-Safety interlock ignition burner reset
the failure of the ignition gas pressure and ignition air pressure will be reset by this
signal via a push button on the HMI.
-Purging
before the ignition burner started, the ignition burner lance has to be purged. This
will be controlled by the burner control unit itself. However, this purging will be used
also during a vacuum treatment to prevent a clogging of the ignition burner (p (abs.)
<950 mbar.
-Release local mode
this is an interlock signal which cover the lance position lance in upper position.
Due to safety reason the ignition burner can only start from the local control panel if
the lance is in the vessel changing position.
-Start burner control unit
Start the complete burner sequence like purging the ignition burner, start the ignition burner, start the main burner, stop the ignition burner, and get the release for
the ratio controlling.
Emergency stop
the hardwired interlock with emergency stop push buttons in main control room and
local control desk LCD01
Pressure transmitter for heating gas
the pressure signal of oxygen and heating gas will be used for the density correction
of the flow signal in the burner control unit.

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Due to safety reasons the burner control unit have to be integrated in the loop of the
transmitter. The PLC should supply the power for the loop.

2.2.9

Ratio control in the PLC

The heating gas/oxygen ratio is monitored during the entire heating sequence.
By the following cases the burner has to be stopped:

The strchometric ratio is lower than 5,6 for more than 30 s.

The oxygen flow is 20 % higher in relation to the strchometric ratio for more
than 30 s.

Due to safety reasons the ratio will be additionally monitored by the burner control.
To prevent an operation with a strchometric ratio lower than 5,6 in all cases ( also
by increasing and decreasing of the set point ) the set point generator must realised
as cross over controller.
That means that by increasing of the power the oxygen flow is the master and according the actual oxygen flow the heating gas flow will follow as slave.
If the power is decreasing the heating gas flow is the master and according the actual heating gas flow the oxygen gas flow will follow as slave.

Additionally the power set point changing speed will be limited to a rate of 100 % /
30 s.

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Oxygen Blowing
Oxygen blowing will be done for forced decarburisation. Prior to the oxygen blowing
for forced decarburisation the operator enters set points for the lance position and
the amount of oxygen to be blown. At the time when oxygen shall be blown onto the
melt the operator starts the blowing sequence. When the correct vacuum in the
vessel is achieved the lance will be automatically lowered into the treatment position
and the oxygen blowing process starts subsequently. After the total amount of oxygen is blown onto the melt then the MF lance will be lifted into the park position. The
operator can also stop the oxygen blowing sequence in between if necessary.
After the oxygen blowing sequence is started, the oxygen shut-off valve opens and
the lance lowers into the blowing position. The lance stay in the selected treatment
position (can be changed during the vacuum treatment) till the oxygen amount is
reached. At this time (or the operator stopped the process) the lance drive in park
position.
If the lance has reached the park position (or 20 s after the command lance drive in
park position if due to some malfunction the lance is not be able to reach the park
position ) the oxygen shut-off valve will be closed and parallel the protection gas will
be opened.

3.1

Pre selection of Operation Mode

Oxygen blowing with the MF lance can be controlled in two different operation
modes:

Automatic Mode

Computer Mode

The requested operation mode can be selected by soft keys in operation screen
MF LANCE OXYGEN BLOWING.

Soft key AUTOMATIC

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After soft key AUTOMATIC has been activated, the automatic mode is selected for
MF lance oxygen blowing.
The selected operation mode automatic will be indicated in operation screen
MF LANCE OXYGEN BLOWING by colour changes of soft key.

Soft key COMPUTER

After soft key COMPUTER has been activated, the computer mode is selected for
MF lance oxygen blowing.
The selected operation mode computer will be indicated in operation screen
MF LANCE OXYGEN BLOWING by colour changes of soft key.

3.1.1

Pre selection of Set Points

In automatic mode the operator must pre-set the following set points for oxygen
blowing:

3.1.2

Oxygen flow rate (Nm3/h)

Oxygen amount (Nm3)

Lance position (cm)

Soft key OXYGEN BLOWING SEQUENCE START

By actuating the soft key OXYGEN BLOWING SEQUENCE START, the oxygen
blowing sequence will starts, provided that the following pre conditions are fulfilled:
- The push button EMERGENCY STOP at the main desk is not actuated.
- The push button EMERGENCY STOP at the local control desk =.LCD01 is
not actuated.
- Remote control for the MF lance is pre selected at local control desk =.LCD01

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- The MF lance is in parking position (signal from stroke measurement MF

lance =.04801.CG01).
- The machine cooling water flow for the MF lance is available, (>40% of normal
flow, <95% of flow measuring range
-

No fault signal from diff. flow control system FIT0232 / FIT0602 (see chapter
Machine Cooling Water System).

The main vacuum valve (XV20003) is open (signal from limit switch)

the oxygen pressure is in the normal range(PIT1504)

The vacuum pressure inside the connected vessel is < 950 mbar.

The gas cooler discharge flap is closed (XV12092)

Alloying vacuum lock is closed

No fault signal MF lance moving drive (=.04801-MM01-EM01)

Push button TREATMENT ABORT at main control desk is not actuated

The alloying sequence is not running

Cooling water start up delay time is over

When the above preconditions are fulfilled and the vacuum pressure inside the connected vessel reaches < 150 mbar, the MF lance gas valve (XV14066 or XV13217)
and the MF lance protection gas valve (XV13225) will be de - energized (closed)
and the relief protection gas valve (XV13224) will be energized (opened). Parallel
the oxygen relief valve (XV15009) will be de- energized (closed) and with the signal
oxygen relief valve closed (limit switch) and protection gas valve closed, the first
and second oxygen valve (XV15008, XV15010) will be energized (opened).
At the same time, the inflatable seal valve (XY13066) will be energized (opened). If
the inflatable seal is open (min. pressure signal from pressure switch (PSA1335),
the MF lance moving drive will be switched on in lowering direction in high speed.
When the MF lance reach the position: set point lance position (cm) + 20 cm, the
MF lance speed will be reduced to low speed. If the MF lance reach the set point
lance position (signal from stroke measurement MF lance =.04801.CG01), the MF
lance moving drive (=.04801.MM01-EM01) is switched off and the inflatable seal
valve (XY13066) will de - energized (closed).
The actual oxygen amount, the actual oxygen blowing time, the demand lance position and the actual lance position above vessel bottom will be indicated in operation
screen MF LANCE OXYGEN BLOWING in the corresponding fields in clear text.

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If the ACTUAL OXYGEN AMOUNT is equal the SET POINT OXYGEN AMOUNT
or with the command OXYGEN BLOWING SEQUENCE STOP the inflatable seal
valve (XY13066) will be energized (opened). If the inflatable seal is open (min.
pressure signal from pressure switch PSA1335), the MF lance moving drive will be
switched on in lifting direction in high speed.
When the MF lance reaches the parking position - 20 cm, the MF lance speed will
be reduced to low speed. If the MF lance reach the parking position (signal from
stroke measurement MF lance =.04801.CG01), the MF lance moving drive
(=.04801.MM01-EM01) is switched off and the inflatable seal valve (XY13066) will
be de - energized (closed). Parallel with the upper position the first and second oxygen gas valve (XV15008, XV15010) will be de-energized (closed) and the oxygen
relief valve (XV15009) will be energized (opened)
In case of motor fault during lifting or lifting request the first and second oxygen gas
valve (XV15008, XV15010) will be de-energized (closed) and the oxygen relief valve
(XV15009) will be energized (opened).
At the same time with closing of O2 gas valves the MF lance relief protection gas
valve (XV13224) will be de - energized (closed) and protection gas valve (XV13225)
and as well MF lance gas valve (XV14066 or XV13217) will be energized (open).
The following process conditions will stop the oxygen blowing operation:
the push button EMERGENCY STOP at the main desk is actuated
the push button EMERGENCY STOP at the local control desk LCD01 is actuated
the local control desk LCD01 for lance operation is on local
the machine cooling water flow is deviated from normal
the machine cooling water differential flow is critical
PLC failure
The main vacuum valve (XV20003) is not open (signal from limit switch)
The vacuum pressure inside the connected vessel is > 250 mbar
the oxygen pressure is to low (PIT1504)
O2 flow to low (FIT1505)
Push button TREATMENT ABORT at main control desk is actuated
Treatment end is operated

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3.1.3

Soft key OXYGEN BLOWING SEQUENCE STOP

By actuating the soft key OXYGEN BLOWING SEQUENCE STOP, the operator
can stop the oxygen blowing operation at any time.
Oxygen blowing will stop as described above.

3.1.4

Operation Set Points (Computer Mode)

In case that COMPUTER MODE is pre selected for operation, the set points for
oxygen blowing (decarburization) will be pre-set by the Level 2 computer:

Oxygen flow rate (Nm3/h)

Oxygen amount (Nm3)

Lance position (cm)

Remark
The operator is able to change the level 2 computer set points before the sequence
is started.

3.1.5

Operation Set Points (Computer Mode)

In case that COMPUTER MODE is pre selected for operation, the set points for
oxygen blowing (chemical heating) will be pre-set by the Level 2 computer:
- Oxygen flow rate (Nm3/h)
- Oxygen amount (Nm3)
- Lance position (cm)

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Protection gas
Protection gas to the MF lance is required when a vacuum treatment is performed in
the RH vessel. The operator can select either nitrogen or Argon as protection gas.
The protection gas flow is automatically started, when the pressure in the RH vessel
becomes less than a certain value (< 950 mbar).
The flow rate will be measured and indicated on the screen. Furthermore an alarm
will be displayed in case of low flow. After the oxygen blowing starts the protection
gas supply will be stopped in parallel to the opening of the oxygen valve. When this
sequence is finished the protection gas supply is restarted until the vacuum treatment is finished (> 950 mbar and time delay of 1 min).
Protection gas is also used to purge the heating gas line to the lance and the lance
itself after vessel heating. After the heating sequence is stopped the protection gas
supply will be open for 1 min in order to blow out the heating gas.
Protection gas valve close
With the request protection gas valve close the selected MF lance gas valve
(XV14066 or XV13217) and the MF lance protection gas valve (XV13225) will be de
- energized (closed) and the relief protection gas valve (XV13224) will be energized
(open).
Protection gas valve open
With the request protection gas valve open the relief protection gas valve
(XV13224) will be de - energized (close) and the selected MF lance gas valve
(XV14066 or XV13217) and the MF lance protection gas valve (XV13225) will be
energized (open).

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Machine cooling water

To protect certain plant parts as well as seals from destruction by thermal influences
these parts are cooled with machine cooling water.
The machine cooling water is fed to and returned from the individual parts via pipe
work, manifolds and hoses.
The supply pressure and temperature will be monitored and indicated on the control
system.
With actuating Machine Cooling Circuit Start the drain valve will close and the inlet
valve will open (the multi functional lance must be in upper position). In case of water flow differential alarm (water leakage) or with actuating Cooling Water STOP
the corresponding inlet valve closes and the drain valve opens automatically. However a delay time will bypass the water flow differential alarm during the starting
time.
By a machine cooling water failure (all failures except the max. temperature ) the operator must lift the lance in the upper position. In this position the lance have to inspect regarding damages like rifts, holes and so on.
Only in this position the machine cooling water loop can start again via the Cooling Water Start button on the HMI.

Cooling water must flow continuously while a treatment is in progress. The oxygen
blowing lance is provided with flow rate and temperature measurements, as well as
differential flow rate monitoring.
If the differential flow at oxygen blowing lance is too high a leak could be assumed.
The cooling water supply to this part is closed and the drain line is opened in order
to avoid overpressure by steam generation of the water remaining inside.
If this happens the operator has to decide whether or not to abort the treatment because the water could run into the ladle and consequently onto the liquid steel.
The following interlocks and shut downs must be activated automatically:
If the following failure appears an alarm will be created:
Temperature > 80 C
Actual flow < 80 % of normal flow
Differential flow (
Flow 1) > 0,8 % or (
Flow 2) > 1,6 % of normal flow

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An alarm will appear in order to warn the operator in advance that the system is going to run out of normal conditions.
If the following failure appears (MCW flow abnormal):
Actual flow < 40 % of normal flow
Actual flow > 95 % of measuring range
An alarm will appear and the following safety methods must be activated automatically:
STOP Oxygen blowing
Lift Oxygen lance up to parking position
STOP burner operation
If the following failure appears (MCW flow critical):
Differential flow (
Flow 1) > 1,0 % or (
Flow 2) > 2,0 % of normal flow
Actual flow > 98 % of measuring range
An alarm will appear and the following safety methods must be activated automatically and in parallel:
Shut down of MCW supply releasing and draining of MCW feed back.
STOP circulation gas
STOP Oxygen blowing
Lift Oxygen lance
STOP alloy addition
STOP burner operation
The following functions are not automatic function and must be activated by operator:
Start the vessel flooding (< 60 mbar air, > 60 mbar = N2)
Start lifting of vessel if atmospheric pressure is reached
Shut down the vacuum pump in sequence

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5.1

Low pass filtering

Before the flow values from the both flow meters can compare and the flow difference will be calculated, the flow values have to be temperature corrected. The flow
value has to be calculated together with the corresponding machine cooling water
temperature value to a flow value based on the temperature t = 0 C.
This calculation based on the following volume datas of water:
0C 1000 kg/m
25 C 997,2 kg/m
50 C 988,2 kg/m
75 C 975,0 kg/m
For all other temperature values the volume / mass value have to be linear interpolated based on the above mentioned support values.
With this flow values, free of temperature influences, the flow difference from the
inlet and outlet has to be calculated according the following calculation.
The flow values has to be low pass filtered with a time factor from T = 2 s.

5.2

Difference flow calculation sketch

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Remarks:
In the start up time the difference monitoring calculation are running but for the first
10 s no alarms and limiting value contacts are generated. During this time O2 blowing start or heating start must be interlocked.
To prevent a long swing in time after start the calculation the time factor for the filter
2 will be set on T = 2 s and after 10 s back to T = 600 s.
The flow offset between the two flow meter has to be ascertain during the commissioning and have to be integrated in the application program as constant factor.

Purging gas Gas cooler

The purging gas valves (XV13044 and XV 13045) of vessel and gas cooler purging
during heating will be energised if auto mode is selected and burner sequence has
been started. With the signal burner sequence stop the valves above will be de energised, time delayed. The purging gas flow is supervised with FIT1305. In case
of low flow for >30 seconds the burner sequence will be stopped.
In manual mode the valves must be open and the flow must be available prior to
start the burner sequence. The valves can be operated without interlocks during
non treatment condition (Vessel pressure >950 mbar). In case of low flow for >30
seconds the burner sequence will be stopped.

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Treatment abort
By actuating of push button Treatment abort the following sequences will be executed:
circulation gas shut-off valves closes
Stop of charging of alloying material
Stop of O2 blowing and lifting of the lance
Stop of sampling or temperature/EMF measuring and lifting of the lance
venting or flooding of vacuum vessel according to the interlocks
closing of flaps in the suction line
switching off and venting of vacuum pump

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Inflatable sealing
Before the MF-Lance is able to lift or to lower, the inflatable seal must be opened
(valve XY13066 will be energized). Pressure switch (min. pressure signal from
pressure switch PSA1335), will monitor the position of the inflatable seal (open = P
< min, closed = P > max).
3 seconds after the inflatable sealing is opened, the MF-lance is allowed to move, 3
seconds after the MF-Lance has stopped and the inflatable sealing will close again
(valve XY13066 will be de - energized). The signal max pressure from pressure
switch PSA1335 will be used for indication.
In case of cooling water alarm condition and if the inflatable seal is not open after 3
seconds then the pressure switch signal must be by passed.
The opening and closing of inflatable seal will automatically follow the lance movement in the above mentioned method even during local operation.
Additionally two push buttons are added in the local control desk to open or close
the sealing manually.
In case the MF-Lance position is above park position, the inflatable sealing is forced
to open.

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MF lance lifting/lowering
The MF-Lance movement will start automatically after one of the blowing or heating
sequences is started. The MF-Lance-Positioning-Control will approach the lance
position by using the position set point of the relevant process step and compare it
with the actual position signal coming from the Encoder.
If the position set point will change by more than +/- 5 cm of the actual position, the
MF-Lance will lift or lower in order to approach the new set point.
After the selected sequence is stopped, the MF-Lance will move into the park position. The maximal lifting stroke will be limited by limit switches at the ultimate lower
and upper position.
Shortly before approaching the desired lance position, the moving speed will
change over to slow speed in order to reach the final position more precisely.
Prior to lifting or lowering the inflatable seal valve (XY13066) will be energized
(opened). If the inflatable seal is open (min. pressure signal from pressure switch
PSA1335), the MF lance moving drive will be switched on in lifting or lowering direction in high respectively low speed.
When the MF lance reaches the desired position -/+ 20 cm, the MF lance speed will
be reduced to low speed. If the MF lance reach the desired position (signal from
stroke measurement MF lance =.04801.CG01), the MF lance moving drive
(=.04801.MM01-EM01) is switched off and the inflatable seal valve (XY13066) will
be de - energized (closed) (max. pressure signal from pressure switch PSA1335).
In case of emergency lifting situation due to critical machine cooling water alarm
and missing low pressure signal from pressure switch PSA1335 then the interlock
with low pressure from inflatable seal will be overridden.
Calibration of encoder
The calibration of encoders will be done automatically during lifting of MF lance via
limit switch.

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10

Sealing protection
The seal gas protection valve will be automatically opened, if the MF-Lance position
is above the park position and automatically closed if the MF-Lance is in park position or below.
Additionally push buttons are added in the local control desk to open or close the
sealing gas protection valve manually.

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Lance positions
The lance position will be indicated as distance from bottom of vessel refractory up
to lance outlet.
Distance = 6088 mm + 3870 (value from stroke transmitter in mm)
Thereby the upper position is 0 mm.

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MULTI FUNCTIONAL LANCE
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Toplance Jindal
DISTANCE OF
LANCE TIP TO
VESSEL BOTTOM
upper buffer
emergency stop

1500 mm

Park Position
Park Position fast/slow

Lance stroke for burner operation

Lance stroke = 3870 mm

Highest burner operation position

lower fast/slow
lower stop
emergency stop

6088 mm

lower buffer

Bottom of vessel refractory = 0,00 m

200 mm

1475 mm

100 mm

upper stop