How Iron and Steel Enterprises Use Internet of Things Technology to Promote Intelligent Manufacturing


The steel industry is accelerating the transformation and upgrading of the steel industry on the basis of actively resolving the excess production capacity. The current focus is on accelerating the development of smart manufacturing, that is, relying on the technology of the Internet of Things, relying on sensors, industrial software, network communication systems, and new human-computer interaction methods. The mutual recognition and real-time communication between manufacturing elements and resources such as people, equipment, and products promotes the close integration of iron and steel R&D, production, management, and services with the Internet, enhances the level of enterprise informatization, achieves refinement, and intelligentizes production management. Promote steel enterprises to reduce costs and increase efficiency, save energy, reduce emissions, and upgrade and take a new road to industrialization.

At present, the application of Internet of Things technology in iron and steel enterprises has covered many areas such as production management, transportation logistics, energy and environmental protection, equipment management, quality management, and human resources and security management. With the rapid development of Internet of Things technology, its deeper application in the iron and steel enterprises is also expanding.

First, production management

The research and application of IoT technology in the production and management of iron and steel enterprises mainly includes tracking and positioning of transportation equipment such as ladle and ladle, intelligent management of warehousing of finished goods and spare parts and other materials.

solution:

The system is based on information acquisition, tracking and positioning, wireless transmission of RFID (radio frequency identification code) material identification and wireless sensor network (WSN) network (composed of a large number of inexpensive micro sensor nodes deployed in the monitoring area, and a self-generated wireless communication method. The organization network can monitor and collect information of various monitoring objects in the network distribution area in real time to realize complex target detection and tracking in the scope of development. It has the characteristics of rapid deployment and strong resistance to damage, and extends people's distance with the real world. The ability to interact) is composed.

System advantages:

1. The system uses the collected ladle information to establish a smart steel ladle monitoring and intelligent identification ladle status system in the steelmaking workshop, accurately grasps the real-time status and position of the ladle, and automatically identifies and locates the position, and transmits measurement data. This solves the harsh environment of the steel plant. Ladle number technology and other problems.

2. The real-time tracking of the online use and off-line maintenance process of ladle packages has achieved a clear position of the online ladle use process, the operation of each process, and the efficient operation of hot metal logistics. The temperature loss of molten iron has been significantly reduced, thus further achieving energy savings. The purpose of consumption.

3. Based on key technologies such as information collection, tracking and positioning, and wireless transmission of RFID material identification wireless sensor network, intelligent management of steel finished product storage is realized.

Second, transportation and logistics

In the aspect of transportation and logistics of iron and steel enterprises, AGVs will be the main vehicles in the future. In the future, AGV will not be handled simply by transporting goods to a designated location, but will involve big data, Internet of things, and cloud computing throughout the product design. The AGV transfer robot has become a new type of intelligent industrial equipment such as real-time sensing, security identification, multiple obstacle avoidance, intelligent decision-making, and automatic execution. At present, AGV transfer robots have been applied in various fields, and it is an inevitable trend to replace manual transport.

solution:

Xiamen Wutong Bolian has developed an AGV vehicle monitoring system based on the specific application scenarios of the plant. The system can realize AGV system vehicle management, traffic management, dispatch management, operation management, task management, communication management and automatic charging functions at the factory and workshop level. . The system can interface with MES system, WMS system, and production line system. Through the AGV car, we can understand the entire production process and analyze the data generated automatically by the AGV car background, and continuously optimize the production process to create a flexible and modern intelligent logistics system.

AGV system is mainly composed of AGV trolley, ground navigation positioning system, charging system, WG285 industrial intelligent gateway wireless communication, vehicle-mounted PLC and AGV cloud platform. Among them, the industrial intelligent gateway has its own WIFI function and is installed inside the body of the AGV car body. Wireless connection is established between wireless APs (or through 3G/4G networks) in different areas of the plant. The improved security features ensure that the system is free from intrusions, supports wide operating temperatures, and satisfies a wide range of demanding outdoor environmental applications to ensure the cloud platform of the AGV monitoring center. Reliable communication of AGV vehicles in live sports.

The AGV is controlled by a PLC. The car carries an industrial intelligent gateway that can communicate with the AGV cloud platform and execute the AGV cloud platform instructions. The AGV cloud platform can monitor the running status of all the AGV trolleys in the system according to the position and status signals reported by the AGV trolley. When an abnormality occurs, the AGV cloud platform completes the alarm operation. It is also responsible for collecting the delivery requirements of the stations within the delivery system and according to the signals of the respective delivery stations. The state automatically allocates the tasks of the AGV car. According to the read data, the PLC enables the AGV car to read the ground identification through RFID and make corresponding actions (change the speed, steering, positioning, and parking, etc.) to achieve the AGV scheduling system function and site. GPS.

System advantages:

1. Safety - The vehicle path for man-made driving cannot be known. AGV's guidance path is very clear, improving safety.

2. Cost control - The capital investment of the AGV system is short-term, and the employee's salary is long-term, and will continue to increase with inflation. Battery charging and management are automated by the AGV system, which can extend battery life and reliability, and can also reduce damage to goods caused by manual and rude operations.

3. Flexible, predictable dispatching ability - AGV will automatically stop on obstacles in the driving path or allow to change the path planning to the maximum extent, but human-driven vehicles may not be.

4. Edge calculations to achieve predictive operation and maintenance - The IoT Group's AGV system has edge computing capabilities. Through the application of local deployment, real-time data processing, local pre-analysis, and real-time warning of failures are realized. At the same time, through edge computing and cloud big data analysis collaboration, predictive operation and maintenance.

Third, energy and environmental protection

In terms of energy and environmental protection, the current iron and steel industry is mainly focused on coking coal. The energy saving, environmental protection and safety issues of boilers are particularly important. The use of the Internet of Things technology can realize the monitoring and management of multiple measuring points, multivariables, and comprehensive and effective energy consumption. Better utilization, more environmentally friendly and smarter.

solution:

The Boiler IoT cloud system solution integrates IoT communication, big data, cloud computing, sensors, automatic control, etc. The front-end data is transmitted to the cloud platform through an industrial intelligent gateway, and the horizontal data of the boiler is analyzed through big data ( The data between different boilers and the vertical data (history data of a single boiler) are counted, providing strong support for equipment operation and maintenance, after-sales service, equipment upgrades, fault alarms, and troubleshooting. The specific scheme structure is as follows:

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Xiamen Wutong Bo Lian Boiler IoT Cloud Platform

Computer PC monitoring system screen display:

Macro display: Boiler statistics based on the location of the map display equipment, equipment failure rate, and various statistical analysis reports

Tables, etc.

Micro display: Click on the real-time status of the specific operation of the equipment, and various parameters.

Dynamic screen: Dynamically displays the direction of the water flow in the boiler, the direction of the water pressure, and the direction of the wind.


The Wutong Bolian Boiler IoT solution enables remote management of equipment, remote monitoring, historical data query, alarm processing, data analysis, and boiler life cycle management. In addition, depending on the user's functional level and management scope, different administrative rights can be set for the user.

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Mobile phone APP display (supports Android phones and Apple phones):

1 Monitor the geographical location and operating status of all boiler equipment;

2 remote control of boiler equipment;

3 Identify all parameters, operation information and historical information of the current unit;

4 support alarm message automatic push

System advantage

1. Edge calculations to achieve predictive operation and maintenance

With edge computing capabilities, real-time data processing, local pre-analysis, and real-time fault pre-warning are realized through local deployment of applications. At the same time, through edge computing and cloud big data analysis collaboration, predictive operation and maintenance.

2. WDN architecture to achieve unified management

By adopting the WDN architecture, it supports distributed deployment based on virtualization and realizes unified management, deployment and control of tens of millions of terminal access points. This provides a centralized management method for the boiler's mass access terminals (PLC, sensors, other peripherals, etc.).

3. Four safety mechanisms to ensure data security

The GT Smart Gateway OS system itself includes security components, full firewall design, certificate-based encryption, and Device VPN's secure VPN tunnel to ensure data transmission security; at the same time, device access authentication, decentralized domain-based management, and security management Platform security.

4. IOT data application platform

Wutong Applink Cloud Application System can perform data management and big data analysis. According to the characteristics of different industries equipment and applications, data mining, intelligent analysis and display industry curve, report, map location. Supports web and mobile app calls and displays.

Equipment Management

The iron and steel industry is a typical equipment-intensive industry. It is only by knowing the operating status of the equipment in advance that the production process can proceed smoothly. For the needs of metallurgical equipment management and diagnostic maintenance, a three-tier equipment remote monitoring and management platform for field data collection, on-site data center and remote monitoring and diagnosis center was proposed.

solution

The Industrial Communication Gateway of Industrial Communication adopts industrial design, strong anti-interference, and can use different interfaces, protocols to analyze the data collection of PLC equipment within the factory with complex industrial environment, different years, different control device models, and different manufacturers. Wutong Bolian pipeline cloud, passed to the equipment cloud management platform, the platform is a set of equipment management, online monitoring, alarm information, data analysis, work order processing, remote operation and maintenance, remote control is equal to one integrated WEB application equipment Remote monitoring management platform.

The equipment remote monitoring and management platform is an integrated service platform that focuses on data mining, analysis and application of industrial equipment. The platform not only provides general-purpose remote data services, but it can also perform iterative or commissioned iterative development for customers' specific application needs. Supports protocol analysis, asset management, data monitoring, operation and maintenance, map display, large-screen display and various data analysis and advanced business implementation, providing equipment manufacturers with a full range of data application services.

The main function of the platform

The platform can be configured according to user needs, each application module, such as enterprise maps, equipment management, equipment monitoring, equipment life cycle management, alarm management, engineers operating data and information collection, storage, analysis and visualization; through the maintenance of maintenance plans and pie The work order effectively supports customer service business processes and asset management processes, and provides customers with a low-cost, highly reliable, and efficient remote maintenance management service platform. Through payment services, business modules, and data analysis modules, it can provide a business service platform.

Fifth, other applications

Other applications of the Internet of Things in steel companies include human resources management, security management, and intelligent access control. For example, the RFID-based card management system has been widely used in many steel companies for access control, attendance, and dining. The card system realizes the intelligent management of various activities such as access control, dining, shopping, conference, parking, office and fee-paying services.

The Internet of Things technology is a new generation of information technology that is highly integrated and comprehensively applied. It has become one of the strategic heights of the new round of economic and scientific development in the world. It uses the Internet of Things technology to integrate and improve the level of enterprise information, achieve refinement and intelligence. At the same time as production and management, it is conducive to the promotion of cost reduction, efficiency increase, energy saving and emission reduction, and transformation and upgrading of iron and steel enterprises, and takes a new road to industrialization.

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