EAF OPTIMIZATION

ELECTRODE REGULATIONS SYSTEMS (ERS)

With over 90% of the EAF tons poured in the Americas
currently utilizing AMI Regulation technology.

The DigitARC™ Family Electrode Regulation System is the base of the AMI optimization
solutions for all EAFs. It provides state-of-the-art electrode control and incorporates
advanced tools to monitor the performance of the heat in every aspect,
with a practical and user-friendly interface.

For AC EAF’s

• DigitARC™ PX3 AC HIGH PERFORMANCE

The latest DigitARC™ PX3 provides state-of-the-art Electrode Regulation System by incorporating a set of useful tools to help the EAF supervisor monitor the performance of the heat in every aspect in a practical and user-friendly interface.

CONTROL CONFIGURATION
Multiple control modes and specific operation algorithms for AC, DC, Shaft, and Twin Shell Furnaces. Advanced Non-Conductive Charge, Cave In and Cross Arc protections. Dynamic response characteristic.

MONITORING AND DIAGNOSTICS
Complete system monitoring with logging of I/O and internal variables. Automatic tests of individual electrode responses, to identify changes
in the hydraulic and mechanic systems of each phase. GiantBoard™ interactive touchscreen for full system monitoring.

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Detailed performance reports of the heat and of the control for analysis and benchmarking. Identify, log and track any event that affects optimal heat performance at a sampling speed of up to 8 milliseconds.

Our latest generation of premium EAF Arc Regulation systems, AMI’s DigitARC™ PX3 uses the latest technology to achieve optimum arc regulation performance. Our customer base includes some of the most demanding and high performing EAF’s in the world. Increase your productivity, improve your energy efficiency, and reduce your electrode consumption and refractory wear today with DigitARC™ PX3. Installation includes AMI’s VM2 (Virtual Meltshop 2.0) Service free of charge for one year.

DigitARC™ PX3 uses the latest technology in arc regulation.

  • Modern controls and advanced diagnostics
  • Robust military spec processors for optimum speed and reliability fit for the demanding environment of an EAF melt shop
  • Fast Acting Rogowski Coils utilized on the secondary side of the power system

  • Closed loop position and speed sensing of the electrode columns for optimum system response

  • Proprietary Pre-Emptive Scrap Cave-In detection to save graphite electrodes

  • Proprietary Dynamic Non-Conductive Charge detection system saves graphite electrodes and optimizes system performance

  • Remote online service capability for improved EAF tuning and performance management

  • Entirely open system for ease of operation and adjustments

• DigitARC™ PX1

Designed for LFs and small EAFs, DigitARC™ PX1 has the best price-performance rate. It includes the critical functions required to perform EAF electrode regulator: measurement, control loop and driving the electrode movement system; additionally, it can operate as a stand-alone or be interconnected with the most popular PLCs in the market.

For DC EAF’s

• DigitARC™ PX3 DC HIGH PERFORMANCE

Bringing the technology and more than 30 years of experience on over 150 EAF’s worldwide.

20 of the most productive DC EAF in the world using this technology to optimize their operations. An ultrafast complex control algorithm is complemented with a set of useful tools, designed to help the EAF supervisor monitor the performance of the heat in every aspect, in the most practical and user-friendly interface possible.

DigitARC™ PX3 can control any type of furnaces, including Shaft, Twin Shell and DC. The developments for DC Furnaces include:

  • Full integration with any DC rectifier.
  • Revamping of DC rectifiers with FCRX3, the solution by AMI for DC Voltage and Current control.

  • Accurate reading of DC Arc Stability using only electrical signals.