Real-Time Temperature Measurement in a Vacuum Degasser Using Optical Pyrometry.

Bonin, M. ; Hues, P.

Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee

关键词: Optical pyrometry;    Temperature measurement;    Vacuum degassing;    Thermocouples;    Monitoring;   

RP-ID  :  DE2007915394

学科分类：工程和技术（综合）

美国|英语

来源: National Technical Reports Library

【 摘 要 】

The objective of the research was the development of a fiber-coupled, optical pyrometer for continuous temperature measurement in a vacuum degasser that reduces process time, enhances process control, and eliminates manual or robot-operated thermocouples. Through the live testing performed at US Steel's Edgar Thompson Works, the challenges associated with making optical temperature measurements in a vacuum chamber were identified. As a result of these challenges it was determined that continuous temperature monitoring in RH-type degassers was not a viable alternative to standard immersion thermocouples. The project was not successful.