Michael Becker

Steel continues to play a crucial role in modern engineering and construction. However, steel requires enormous amount of energy to produce and each ton of steel production generates an average of 1.89 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2)—about 8% of global emissions (World Steel Association). As steel customers strive to improve the costs and energy efficiency of their production and decarbonize their supply chains, they face significant challenges in remaining competitive.

Thermal processing control systems, such as the Rockwell Automation® Programmable Automation Controller, are fundamental to these operations. In addition, temperature measurement loops are required for control and shut-off. These are typically either thermocouples or pyrometers for harsh environments. Power control architectures that regulate energy input to furnace heaters via SCR power controll