EBDS Engineering is present on the BO detection market for quite a number of years. Thanks to its great experience in this field, especially with its « Martine » system, well appreciated by its users, EBDS Engineering is now proposing a brand new developed BO detection system called “Emerald”. Even though it has kept the “good points” of the old Martine program, it is totally different and suppresses all the downsides of its older sister. It is much more performing, integrates a lot more of detection calculations, uses a brand new user web interface, and incorporates a lot of important new features.
This new program re-defines the standards in Sticker BO detection. Take the time to go through its characteristics in our section Products/Emerald BO detection.
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EBDS Engineering that stands for Evolutionary Breakout Detection System is a company specialized in sticker breakout prediction/prevention systems for steel slab and bloom continuous casters.
Emerald BPS – Sticker Breakout detection and mould thermal visualization system.
When compared to well-know system, "Emerald BPS" shows always superiority, on all points of view.
calculations features
The calculations, unlike classical system, are based on the possible combined metallurgical behaviors of the curves...
interface features
For each of the strands, a computer (INTEL Nuc type) is installed in the control room of the caster, with a 16:9 Full HD 1080P screen...
system/hardware
The EMERALD system runs under Windows Server 2012, on redundant computers...
acquisition system
Even though it is possible to install a classical acquisition system (S7 ET-200 for example), EBDS Engineering has developed its own data acquisition system...
Calculation features
The calculations, unlike classical system, are based on the possible combined metallurgical behaviors of the curves. They have had notably the following characteristics:
- Self-adaptation to the casting conditions without any necessary intervention of an operator thanks to its individual Self Adaptation Thresholds Parameters. No steel grade to introduce.
- Quantification the importance of the phenomena's to increase the reliability and the speed of detection, in combination with the use of a Critical Events Matrix
- Absolute Temperature Correction Algorithms, for thermal sensibility compensation.
- Easy integration of calculation algorithms for detection of other patterns.(ex: mold flux “rupture” in ferritic stainless).
- New algorithms can be incorporated easily if necessary.
- The calculations are releasing 3 possible levels of alarm to the operator, via speakers and on the screen.
Image and user interface features
For each of the strands, a computer (INTEL Nuc type) is installed in the control room of the caster, with a 16:9 Full HD 1080P screen.
- This computer communicates with the database server installed in electric sub-station, via network (client/server).
- This computer displays real-time image of the thermal exchanges in the mould that is moving similarly to the slab into the mould.
- Its width is of course continuously related to the casting format. It is so a real “wide window into the mould”.
- It also displays operational information, such as the casting speed, the mould level position, etc... And the operator uses this screen to interact with the BO detection system (temperature visualization, setting in/out of service of TC, visualization of previous alarms,...)
- The system has a trend zone for temperature display, and so much more features...
- The interface is done via Web Browser (Http, PHP,...)
It also displays operational informations, as the casting speed, the mould level position, etc... The system shows automatically the pair of TC curves that are in alarm. And so much more features...
Computer system/hardware
The EMERALD system runs under Windows Server 2012, on redundant computers (1 pair per strand).
The MySQL database runs in real-time on each server, and collects the data via an Applicom industrial network communication card.
The database stores permanently not only the data's, but also all calculation results, so that is allowed to come back, while on-line, on any event that happened, without interrupting the detection process.
A console is available in the computer cabinet to operate all computers when necessary.
Data acquisition system
Even though it is possible to install a classical acquisition system (S7 ET-200 for example), EBDS Engineering has developed its own data acquisition system in order to maximize reliability and reduce maintenance costs of the hardware on the mould to the maximum.
The digitalization is done on the mould, with the help of an dedicated electronic data acquisition card
It allows to suppress the heavy compensation cables, and their plugs, by a twisted pair cable.
The long range transmission to the electrical substation is done by Profibus.
There is a SIEMENS S7-300 for each strand, for data concentration and
preparation, and to make them “available” on the industrial network.
CC#1 - DEMAG - 2 strands - LCAK, Peritectic, Trip grades - Emerald version 2017 - replacement of Demag BPS
CC#2 - DEMAG - 2 strands - LCAK & Peritectic grades - Emerald version 2017 - replacement of Demag BPS
CC#3 - 2 strands - LCAK & Peritectic grades - Emerald version 2017 - replacement of Japanese BOP system
1CC DEMAG slabs, 1 strand. stainless, wear resistant, strucural, cryogenic,... steels grades - Emerald 2017 Version.
CC#5 ITAL-IMPIANTI slabs, 2 strands, LCAK grades - '09 Version.
2 CC DEMAG slabs, 3 strands, LCAK grades - '09 Version.
(Site new closed!)
1CC VAI slab, 1 strand, stainless grades (ferritic and austenitic) - Emerald 2017 Version
CC#1 (slab - curved mould) - Medium/high Carbon - Electric Steel (GO/GNO) - Emerald 2017 Version
CC#2 (slab - Vertical bending) -Stainless/alloy steels - Emerald 2017 Version.
Engineering Steel Belgium
1CC DEMAG (2 strands) Blooms (310, 400, 500, 600mm diam), Carbon and low alloy steel (CrMo, CrNiMo,...) - '08 Version.
CC#1 - 2 strands - (DEMAG - vertical bending - LCAK + peritectic)
CC#2 - 2 strands - (DEMAG - vertical bending - LCAK + peritectic)
CC#1 - Sinosteel - 2 strands - LCAK & Peritectic grades - Emerald version 2017 - replacement of BaoSight BPS
METEC 2015 - Düsseldorf
Computer cabinets
EBDS Engineering's "on-the-mould" acquisition system
Simulation of sticking and BO detection principle
Emerald BPS - Demo video
Emerald Flow - Demo video
Brochure 2017
EBDS Engineering 2017 BrochureDoc 2017
Technical Paper about the results to our Emerald BO Detection and Thermal Monitoring System7th International Congress on Science and Technology of Steelmaking - ICS 2018 - Venice - Italy
ICS2018 - EBDS Engineering - APERAM : Use of FBG Optical fibers in CC mould for BO detection and thermal exchange supervision - First trial in a broadface on a stainless steel slab caster.7th International Congress on Science and Technology of Steelmaking - ICS 2018 - Venice - Italy
ICS2018 - EBDS Presentation.In 2018
OCTOBER 2018
EBDS Engineering has been awarded by APERAM Chatelet (Belgium) to progressively equip its copper plates with FBG fibers. The target is to switch from thermocouples to FBG fibers for all the moulds.
MARCH 2018
Isdemir (Turkey) has awarded EBDS Engineering to upgrade its present Martine breakout detection program, with the latest Emerald BPS program.
EBDS Engineering has placed a patent demand in relation with the use of FBG fibers, installed in a "crossing direction" of the casting axis, in moulds of continuous casting machines.
FEBRUARY 2018
EBDS Engineering and APERAM Chatelet have commissioned a broadface copper plate equiped with 4 optical FBG fibers (70 temperature measuring points each), perpendicular to the casting axis. The first results will be published at the ICS 2018 conferences in Venice (7th international congress on science and technology of steelmaking). See also the video "Emerald Flow" in the video section.
In 2017
OCTOBER 2017
In October, ArcelorMittal Tubarão (Brazil) presented a technical paper at the 48th Conferences on steel making and casting in Sao Paulo (ABM Week 2017). This paper explains the conversion results to our Emerald BO Detection and Thermal Monitoring System.
On caster #3, as mentioned p.7, the average alarms (true and false) during the last 13 months are 6 per strand and per month (including true sticker detection). And no sticker BO during this period while the caster was monitored by Emerald. This caster produces +/- 2.300.000 tons per year.
Paper available in Download section.
JUNE 2017
The MPC Tech GmbH company, located in Hattingen, Germany, is now the official Agent of EBDS Engineering for Germany and Austria.
(Full coordinates in the contact folder)
APRIL 2017
EBDS Engineering will be present at the 9Th ECCC Conferences in Vienna (Austria) from 26th to 29th of June 2017.
Visit us at our booth 30A !
FEBRUARY 2017
EBDS Engineering has successfully converted the 2 casters of APERAM Timóteo from the older system "Martine" to the new BO detection system "EMERALD"
In 2016
DECEMBER 2016
EBDS Engineering has commissioned its Emerald BO detection program on the 3 slab casters of AM Tubarão (6 strands).
NOVEMBER 2016
The new Emerald BO detection system ordered by TOSCELIK Osmaniye has been successfully commissioned in 2 days, and has already shown its performances during the first day of commissioning, detecting several nice sticking patterns.
The re-positioning of the thermocouples, as well as their deepness of installation, have immediately shown state-of-the-art measurements.
The older BaoSight system is not in use any more.
SEPTEMBER 2016
EBDS Engineering has been awarded by TOSCELIK Osmaniye (Turkey) to replace the existing BO detection system (BAO-Sight, from BAO Steel), with the new Emerald BO detection System for its 2 strand slab caster. The supply comprises a new Siemens temperature acquisition system.
EBDS Engineering has been awarded by ARCELORMITTAL Tubarão (Brazil) to replace the existing BO detection systems (CC#1 & CC#2 : BPS DEMAG ; CC#3: Japonese system), with the new Emerald BO detection System for all the 3 slab casters (2-strands each).
MAY 2016
EBDS Engineering has been awarded for a 6 month trial at AM Tubarão (Brazil), on caster #3. The trial has started on 15th of May.
AM Tubarão has already stopped their old BO detection system on one strand of Caster#3, and Emerald runs instead. On the other strand, Emerald runs in parallel with their older system.
APRIL 2016
ISDEMIR (Turkey) wished to test the new EMERALD program, in the perpective of an upgrade of the older "Martine" program currently running on the 2 casters.
A server has been installed in parallel on 1 strand of caster #2, so that Isdemir can appreciate the improvements brought by the new program.
JANUARY 2016
EBDS Engineering has installed and commissioned the new Emerald BO detection program, in remplacement of the older "Martine" program, at APERAM Châtelet (ArcelorMitttal).
The new program runs on 2 new T320 DELL redundant servers, and works perfectly.
In 2015
November 2015
EBDS Engineering has been awarded by APERAM Châtelet (ArcelorMittal) to upgrade from the old BO detection Martine system" Today in use, with the new Emerald BO detection System.
October 2015
EBDS Engineering has now a representation in Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Malaysia through it's new Agent "Glory Asia Co.,Ltd."
(See contact page for more information)
May 2015
EBDS Engineering is releasing its brand new "EMERALD" BO detection program.
January 2015
EBDS Engineering will be present at the METEC 2015 in Dusseldorf (Hall 3C01)
In 2014
October 2014
EBDS Engineering has been awarded by ISDEMIR (Turkey) for the replacement of a 2005 SMS DEMAG BO detection system by the EBDS Martine System for their caster CC#2 (2005 - 2 strand Demag slab caster, vertical bending).
In 2013
October 2013
EBDS Engineering has been awarded by ISDEMIR (Turkey) for the replacement of a 2005 SMS DEMAG BO detection system by the EBDS Martine System for their caster CC#1 (2005 - 2 strand Demag slab caster, vertical bending).
January 2013
EBDS Engineering has been awarded by APERAM Timóteo (Brazil) for the supply of 2 complete Martine Breakout Detection System for their 2 slab casters.
APERAM Timóteo is specialized in the production of Stainless steel, Electric Steel (GO/GNO), as well as Medium carbon /High carbon / Alloy Steels.
These new breakout detection systems will comprise the complete EBDS "on the mould" acquisition system, as well as the latest EBDS Graphical Assistance.
In 2012
September 2012
EBDS Engineering has been awarded by ISDEMIR (Turkey) for the replacement of a 2005 SMS DEMAG BO detection system by the EBDS Martine System for their caster CC#1 (2005 - 2 strand Demag slab caster, vertical bending).
September 2012
A video of a sticker detection, with the active graphical assistance, is visible in the "image and interface features" section of the Martine product.
It displays a sticker detection, initiated on a narrow face, and spreading on the 2 broad faces.
In 2011
July 2011
New function added into the Martine program: the Quick View function, which allows to preview and manage logging file easily. See the related brochure in the Download section.
In 2010
October 2010
Nouvelle Brochure EBDS 2010 disponible dans la section Download.
October 2010
EBDS a développé une nouvelle assistance graphique unique, complémentaire à l'image thermographique... Image et brochure explicative à télécharger dans la section Download.
EBDS Engineering S.p.r.l.
Rue Chapuis, 5-7B-4100 Seraing
Belgique
Etienne Castiaux
Metal. Dipl. Ing.
General Manager
etienne.castiaux@ebds-engineering.com
Gianni Zuliani
Mec. Eng.
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
gianni.zuliani@ebds-engineering.com
Official Agent for Brazil
Gunnar Gruenzner
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, CEP 22261-001 Handy: +55 219 8891 4831
gunnar.gruenzner@ebds-engineering.com
Official Agent for Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Malaysia
Moon Kyu SHIM
Seoul, Korea
Tel: (+82 10)9117 6197
Mobile: (+82 2)515 9567
Official Agent for Turkey
Bilgin KUNAC
Bilmo Kucuk Sanayi Sitesi Aydinli Mah.
Yanyol Caddesi
Melodi Sokak No: 40
34953 Tuzla/Istanbul-TURKIYE
Tel: 0090 216 362 77 53 - 362 77 64
Mobile: 0090 533 477 38 72
www.alpmuhendislik.net
Official Agent for Germany and Austria
WEEBOTEC GmbH
Lingenstrabe 12-14
45472 Mülheim a.d. Ruhr - Germany
Tel: +49 175 3446056