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ABB to Provide Online SpectraFlow Analyzer for Bremen Sinter Plant

07/28/2008 - ABB’s SpectraFlow BM100 analyzer is to be installed at ArcelorMittal’s Bremen plant in Germany, where it will provide online and real-time chemical composition analysis of the sinter feed.

ABB announced that its SpectraFlow BM100 analyzer is to be installed at ArcelorMittal’s Bremen plant in Germany, where it will provide online and real-time chemical composition analysis of the sinter feed, including carbon content.
 
The Bremen plant is currently implementing a program to ensure that their existing plant equipment is used to its full capability and that product quality is optimized to the best possible level. With the current method of material analysis, there is a three-hour wait between taking a sample and receiving the chemical composition analysis. With the SpectraFlow system, early measurement of the sinter composition is made by pre-determination of the sinter mix analysis. This enables the operator to adjust the mix by, for example, variation of the limestone rate. As a result, operation and product quality become more stable. The new system will also help to increase productivity as new levels of process stability help to support optimization.

SpectraFlow is powered by SOLBAS™ technology, which uses near infra-red spectroscopy (NIRS) to provide the chemical composition data. The SpectraFlow analyzer solution does not require any radioactive sources, and can be used on any conveyor belt, regardless of width or belt composition. It does not require a specialist or additional operating licenses.
 
Installation of the SpectraFlow solution is scheduled for July 2008.

ABB is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs more than 110,000 people.