EP3429772A1 - Device and method for producing a workpiece of a predefined type - Google Patents
Device and method for producing a workpiece of a predefined typeInfo
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- the invention relates to an apparatus for producing a workpiece of a predetermined type according to the preamble of claim 1, and a corresponding method according to the preamble of claim 8.
- the workpiece is in particular a hot rolling stock.
- the prior art it is known for descaling workpieces, in particular hot rolling, to spray water onto the surfaces of the workpiece at high pressure.
- the high pressure spray is usually ejected from several nozzles of a scale washer.
- a scale scrubber in a hot rolling mill an assembly referred to for the removal of scale, d. H. of impurities of iron oxide, provided by the surface of the rolling stock.
- a production plant for producing a workpiece has hitherto been operated in such a way that a constantly pre-installed operating value is set for the descaling of the workpiece, which remains unchanged during operation of the production plant.
- a disadvantage of such an operation is that the tinder scrubber high pressure water is always supplied at maximum pressure to achieve a corresponding maximum possible descaling. This leads to easily descaling steel grades, for example, have a high carbon content and / or a low concentration of alloying elements, to an unnecessarily large amount of energy and amount of high pressure water used.
- a further disadvantage, in particular for steel grades that are easy to descaling, is that the temperature of the work piece is lowered above the required level due to the above-described operation of a scale scrubber, which then in turn requires a large amount of heating energy if the work piece is After descaling, to prepare for further processing steps, reheated if necessary.
- the temperature control of an upstream heating process is affected because the rolling stock was heated too high or, which in turn leads to increased scale buildup. Due to the previous constant operation of a production plant, the descaling process was not considered as a dynamic component in previously known thermal process models.
- Known process models which are used in conventional production plants, usually regulate and control forming and / or thermal processes in the production plant.
- Forming process models usually have an effect on the layout of stitch plans and technological regulations with the aim of achieving optimum strip geometry.
- Thermal process models are used to adjust and control microstructures via targeted heating and cooling processes.
- the invention has for its object to optimize the production of a workpiece by simple means, to the effect that a minimization of energy use and a minimum temperature reduction in the descaling of the workpiece is achieved, while maintaining optimal production results.
- An apparatus for producing a workpiece of a predetermined type, in particular a hot rolling stock, and comprises at least a first jet nozzle arrangement with a plurality of jet nozzles, from which a liquid, in particular water, on a surface of the workpiece under high pressure is dispensable, thereby descaling the workpiece, and a control device, wherein a with the control device is provided signal-technically connected data memory.
- a control device wherein a with the control device is provided signal-technically connected data memory.
- target data of a surface process model for the workpiece can be stored according to at least one predetermined type.
- a specific energy input, with which a surface of the workpiece is acted upon by the sprayed from the jet nozzle liquid for descaling, is controlled by the control device in dependence of the target data of the surface process model for the predetermined type of workpiece, preferably controllable, such that the specific energy input and, associated therewith, a temperature reduction for the workpiece each assume a minimum value.
- the invention also provides a method for producing a workpiece of a predetermined type, preferably a hot rolling stock, which is moved along a direction of movement relative to an at least first jet nozzle assembly having a plurality of jet nozzles.
- a liquid in particular water, is injected from the jet nozzles under high pressure onto a surface of the workpiece, in order thereby to desalinate the workpiece.
- a control device is signal-connected to a data memory, wherein in the data memory desired data of a surface process model for the workpiece are stored according to at least one predetermined type.
- the specific energy input which is applied to a surface of the workpiece by the sprayed from the jet nozzle liquid for descaling, is controlled by the control device in dependence of the target data of the surface process model for the predetermined type of workpiece, preferably controlled, such that the specific energy input and, associated therewith, a temperature reduction for the workpiece each assume a minimum value.
- the invention is based on the essential knowledge that, when producing a workpiece of a predetermined type, target data of a new surface process model are taken into account, which process models known hitherto, eg forming process models and / or thermal process models, supplemented.
- target data of a new surface process model are taken into account, which process models known hitherto, eg forming process models and / or thermal process models, supplemented.
- the specific energy input which is applied to a surface of the workpiece by the liquid discharged from the jet nozzle assembly, always to the predetermined type adapted to a workpiece, and suitably controlled by the control means, preferably regulated, until the predetermined, qualitative Entzu concerningsucc is just reached.
- the resulting from the respective operating parameters of descaling cooling of the workpiece is continuously fed to the process model.
- the different intensities that are necessary for the descaling of different steel grades, and the change in the specific energy input according to the invention control / regulation of the jet nozzle arrangement, lead to different cooling rates
- the incorporation of a surface process model and provided therefor target data for the workpiece according to at least one predetermined type causes that within an overall process model, in particular the thermal process model, the specifications and the control of process steps, the descaling or after being stored, reconfigured.
- These process steps are in particular the activation of a heating device, which is upstream of the descaling process, and / or the activation of a further heating device, usually an induction heating, which is downstream of the descaling process.
- a heating device which is upstream of the descaling process
- an induction heating which is downstream of the descaling process.
- the temperature of a heating device can be lowered.
- the possibility of increasing the temperature of the respective heating device is available. In this way, the method according to the present invention is also carried out.
- the present invention provides an apparatus and method for producing a workpiece of a predetermined type, which is preferably a hot-rolled stock.
- a production plant is operated in such a way that its operating parameters are controlled and / or regulated precisely to the specific energy input just required in order to achieve a qualitatively just sufficient descaling result for the workpiece and the resulting cooling effects of the workpiece / hot strip using an advanced process model for plant control.
- the surface process model influences the control and / or regulation, e.g.
- a scale washer or a Strahldüsen- arrangement for descaling a workpiece, with the aim of obtaining a predetermined and usually scale-free surface, wherein the specific energy input and, associated with a temperature drop is set or regulated as low as possible.
- the production plant is, for example, a hot rolling plant.
- the workpiece can be a hot rolling or hot strip.
- the workpiece is subjected in its direction of movement either one or more heating, Abkühl-, Entzu matters- and forming process or operations.
- the invention leads to the advantage that, when producing a workpiece of a predetermined type, the at least first jet nozzle arrangement for descaling this workpiece is always operated in adaptation to the current treated type of workpiece, for example with a specific steel grade.
- associated target data in particular of the surface process model, are stored in the data memory for this particular type of workpiece.
- the storage of the target data relates both to data that is on Based on predefined values, as well as on data that can be generated continuously by calculation processes within the model.
- variable operating parameters which are set in adaptation to a specific type of workpiece, are advantageously reflected in a variable, ie preferably reduced, cooling of the workpiece during the descaling process.
- Different grades of steel may differ in carbon content.
- the rule here is that the descaling of a workpiece is all the easier the higher its carbon content. This applies in particular to unalloyed steels which at the same time have a comparatively high carbon content.
- the specific energy input applied to the workpiece for descaling is always adjusted to a particular type of workpiece, and preferably to its carbon and alloy element content, thereby saving water and energy.
- a heating device for heating the workpiece and at least one adjacent and close to the first jet nozzle arrangement arranged temperature-measuring device can be seen provided, which are each signal-connected to the control device.
- the temperature-measuring device By means of the temperature-measuring device, a temperature of the workpiece can be measured on the surface thereof.
- desired data in particular also of a thermal process model for the workpiece, are stored in the data memory in accordance with at least one predetermined type.
- the control device is programmed in such a way that the means of the temperature measuring device measured temperature of the workpiece is compared with a target temperature according to the target data of the thermal process model, based on which the temperature of the heater is regulated or regulated.
- the heater - in relation to a movement direction of the workpiece - be arranged upstream of the first jet nozzle assembly.
- a signal inspection device connected to the surface inspection device may be provided, which is arranged with respect to a movement direction of the workpiece downstream of the jet nozzle arrangement and immediately close to the location.
- the control device is programmed in such a way that, based on the signals from the surface inspection device, a surface quality of the workpiece is determined and compared with a predetermined desired value of the surface process model for the predetermined type of workpiece. In this way, in practicing the present invention, it is possible to make a direct check of the descaling quality of the workpiece by comparison with a predetermined setpoint of the surface process model.
- a high-pressure pump unit signal-connected with the control device is provided, which is in fluid communication with the jet nozzles of the jet nozzle arrangement and supplies the jet nozzles with the liquid.
- the high-pressure pump unit is controlled, preferably regulated, by means of the control device, such that the pressure and / or the volumetric flow with which the fluid is supplied to the jet nozzles is adapted to the desired data, in particular of the surface process model for the workpiece, according to a predetermined type , If, for example, the surface quality of the workpiece should exceed the corresponding predetermined setpoint value of the surface process model, the pressure and / or the volume flow for the liquid supplied to the jet nozzles is correspondingly reduced.
- the pressure and / or the volume flow for the liquid supplied to the jet nozzles is correspondingly increased. In this way it is ensured that the specific energy input is set only to a value which is sufficient for a just sufficient descaling result is necessary. As already explained, this energy is saved and at the same time prevents excessive cooling of the workpiece.
- the surface quality of the descaled workpiece is determined by means of the surface inspection device and compared with a corresponding desired value of the surface process model, according to an advantageous development of the invention, depending on this comparison, the specific energy input with which a surface of the workpiece of the predetermined type is determined by the from the jet nozzles ejected or sprayed liquid is applied, controlled by the control device, preferably regulated.
- a feed rate of the workpiece in its direction of movement can be reduced if the surface quality of the workpiece falls below the predetermined target value of the surface process model.
- the feed rate of the workpiece is increased in its direction of movement as long as the surface quality of the workpiece just keeps the predetermined setpoint of the surface process model.
- a distance which the jet nozzle arrangement to a surface of the workpiece has, controlled, preferably controlled.
- the distance of the jet nozzle arrangement from the surface of the workpiece is reduced if the surface quality of the workpiece falls below the predetermined setpoint value of the surface process model for the predetermined type.
- the distance of the jet nozzle assembly to the surface of the workpiece is increased as long as the surface quality of the workpiece meets the predetermined setpoint of the surface process model for the predetermined type of workpiece.
- a distance of the jet nozzles, in which the jet nozzle assembly is mounted to the rolling stock surface not too small, but is set to a value at which the specific energy input for applying the surface of the Workpiece with a high-pressure fluid is just high enough to achieve the desired descaling according to the target data of the surface process model.
- a second jet nozzle arrangement can be provided with a plurality of jet nozzles, which is arranged adjacent to the first jet nozzle arrangement. If the surface quality of the workpiece falls below the predetermined setpoint value of the surface process model, this second jet nozzle arrangement can be switched on in addition to the first jet nozzle arrangement in order to discharge liquid under high pressure onto a surface of the workpiece from the jet nozzles of the second jet nozzle arrangement , for the purpose of descaling the workpiece.
- the second jet nozzle arrangement is added in order to optimize or intensify the descaling of the workpiece .
- Further advantages of the invention are reduced maintenance costs and reduced wear of jet nozzles. In the same way increases the Life of the high-pressure pump unit, with their maintenance costs also decrease due to the explained reduced pressure levels.
- FIG. 2 shows a diagram for illustrating a surface process model, a thermal process model and a forming process model and an operating mode, how these process models communicate with one another
- Fig. 4 is a schematic side view of a device according to the invention with their signaling connections
- Fig. 5 is a simplified principle plan view of an inventive
- Fig. 6 + 7 are each flowcharts with which the execution of the present
- the present invention provides an apparatus and method for producing a workpiece of a predetermined type.
- a production plant 1 is provided, components of which are shown in FIG. 1 in a schematically simplified side view.
- a workpiece 12 is produced, which is preferably hot strip.
- the workpiece 12 is always referred to below as a hot strip.
- the hot strip 12 is moved in a certain direction of movement through the production plant 1, this direction of movement being symbolized in FIG. 1 by the arrow labeled "X".
- the production plant 1 comprises, inter alia, the following components:
- heating A plurality of heaters, hereinafter referred to as "heating", which are provided in Figure 1 by the reference numerals 2.1 and 2.2.
- jet nozzle arrangement a plurality of scale scrubbers, hereinafter generally referred to as "jet nozzle arrangement" and provided with the reference numeral 14;
- One or more cooling devices 7, which - seen in the direction of movement X of the hot strip 12 - are arranged downstream of the intermediate frame region 6;
- a scissors 8 arranged downstream of the cooling devices 8, and a coiler 9 for winding up the hot strip 12.
- the jet nozzle arrangement 14 comprises a plurality of jet nozzles 16, and is part of a device 10 according to the invention, which will be explained in more detail below with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5.
- a liquid 18, preferably water is injected under high pressure onto the hot strip 12 in order to descalate the surfaces thereof.
- a surface process model is important, which is optionally provided in addition to a thermal process model and a forming process model.
- These process models are illustrated in the diagram of FIG. 2.
- the surface process model is based on achieving a predetermined surface quality with minimal energy input to the hot strip 12.
- setpoint data of the surface process model for the hot strip 12 according to at least one predetermined type are stored in a data memory 21 (see FIG.
- the thermal process model is based on microstructures of the hot strip 12 and is associated with heating / cooling for the hot strip 12.
- the forming process model concerns - simplified formulated - among other things a stitch plan calculator, a plant setup for the production plant 1 and the geometric strip quality. Actuators are provided for all three of the named process models, as illustrated in the matrix according to FIG. 2. Furthermore, the diagram illustrates possible interactions between the individual process models, as symbolized by the individual double arrows in the transverse direction.
- Fig. 3 shows a flow chart according to which the present invention can be carried out. In detail, FIG. 3 illustrates a control loop with an integration of the abovementioned three process models. It is essential that a surface of the hot strip 12 after descaling is checked for descaling quality. This is done in the context of the present invention by a surface inspection device 26 (see Fig.
- a control device 22nd provided with which the data memory 21, in which the target data of the surface process model are stored, is connected by signal technology.
- FIG. 3 illustrates a control loop to set or set the desired specific energy input E at which the hot strip 12 is descaled.
- the abovementioned possibilities are carried out or applied until the surface quality for the hot strip 12 reaches a predetermined desired value (referred to as "target result" in FIG. 3).
- FIG. 4 shows an embodiment of the device 10 according to the invention, in a simplified side view in principle.
- the device 10 is designed in the form of a so-called rotor descaling device in which the jet nozzle arrangement 14 has the shape of a rotor head which is symbolized by "M" in simplified form in FIG. 4 - rotated about an axis of rotation R.
- a plurality of jet nozzles 16 are provided on the jet nozzle arrangement, from each of which a liquid 18, in an injection direction S, is sprayed onto a surface 20 of the hot strip 12.
- the rotor head 14 is opposite its vertical axis R arranged inclined by an angle ⁇ , so that the injection direction S with an orthogonal to the surface 20 of the hot strip 12 the angle ⁇ and is aligned against the direction of movement X.
- the drive means M of the jet nozzle assembly 14 are signal technically connected to the control device 22, what is symbolized by the dotted line 23.3 in the illustration of FIG In the illustration of FIG. 4, the direction of movement in which the hot strip 20 is moved past the device 10 and its jet nozzle arrangement 14 is also symbolized by the arrow "X".
- the jet nozzle arrangement 14 is designed to be adjustable in height, for example by attachment to a height-adjustable holder, which is symbolized in simplified form by the double arrow "H" in FIG.
- a holder H may have an actuator (not shown in the drawing).
- This actuator is signal technically connected to the control device 22, symbolized in FIG. 4 by the dotted line 23.5.
- a distance A that the jet nozzle assembly 14 has to the surface 20 of the hot strip 12 can be adjusted as needed adjusted by a control of this actuator by means of the control device 22.
- the distance A decreases, the resulting specific energy input at which the liquid 18 is sprayed onto the surface 20 of the hot strip 12 increases or decreases accordingly.
- the device 10 comprises a high-pressure pump unit 24, which is signal-technically connected to the control device 22, which is illustrated symbolically in FIG. 4 by the dotted line 23.1.
- the jet nozzles 16 of the jet nozzle assembly 14 are connected via a connection or pressure supply line D to the high-pressure pump unit 24, so that the jet nozzles 16 are fed by this pressure supply line D with liquid.
- the liquid 18, which is then sprayed under high pressure from the jet nozzles 16 onto a surface 20 of the hot strip 12, is preferably water, without limiting the invention to water alone for the present invention.
- At least one pump of the high-pressure pump unit 24 is equipped with a frequency regulator 25. This makes it possible, in particular steplessly to control the high-pressure pump unit 24 by means of the control device 22 in order to change a pressure with which the liquid 18 is supplied to the jet nozzles 16, even in small steps.
- the data memory 21 of the device 10 is also signal-technically connected to the control device 22. This is symbolized in FIG. 4 by the dotted line 23.4.
- target data of a process model, in particular of a surface process model, for a hot strip 12 according to at least one predetermined type are stored.
- target data for a process model for a plurality of differently predetermined types of hot strip 12 are stored in the data memory 21.
- a given type of workpiece or hot strip 12 for example, a respective material quality and thickness, which may vary depending on the type of hot strip to be descaled or for different grades of steel. In this context, the Ofenliegezeit and atmosphere for a respective hot strip 12 is important.
- the surface inspection device 26 may be based on an optical measuring principle, in which a surface 20 of the hot strip 12 is a 3D measurement and from this a height profile for the surface 20 of the hot strip 12 is derived.
- the illustration of FIG. 4 further illustrates that the surface inspection device 26 is arranged downstream of the jet nozzle arrangement 14 with respect to the movement direction X of the hot strip 12 and, as symbolized by the dotted line 23. 2, is signal-connected to the control device 22.
- scale or residual scale on the surface 20 of the hot strip 12 can be detected.
- the surface inspection device 26 performs the function of a scale detection device.
- the surface inspection device 26 is designed such that both an upper side and an underside of the hot strip 12 can be checked or analyzed.
- the surface inspection device 26 can also be based on the measuring principle of spectral analysis.
- jet nozzle arrangement 14 as a rotor descaler is only to be understood as illustrative of the present invention.
- a jet nozzle arrangement 14 can be formed in the same way in the form of a stationary spray bar, ie without a rotor head, in which case the individual jet nozzles are aligned in a fixed position in the direction of a surface 20 of the hot strip.
- the control device 22 is also connected by suitable means of the device 10 signal technically, thereby to adjust the feed rate v for the hot strip 12 and to change. This is symbolized in FIG. 4 by the dotted line 23.6.
- FIG. 5 shows an embodiment of the device 10 according to the invention, in a simplified plan view in principle.
- the same features as in FIG. 4 are each provided with the same reference numerals.
- the plan view according to FIG. 5 may be a partial area of the production plant 1 of FIG.
- a first jet nozzle assembly which may be the embodiment of FIG. 4.
- a second jet nozzle arrangement 14.2 is arranged, which, e.g. may be formed in the form of a stationary cooling beam with a plurality of jet nozzles 16.
- Both jet nozzle assemblies 14.1 and 14.2 are connected with their jet nozzles 16 respectively to the high-pressure pump unit 24, as already explained in connection with FIG.
- the surface inspection device 26 is downstream of the second jet nozzle assembly 14.2. arranged, and - as also already explained - connected to the control device 22 signal technology.
- the liquid 18 alone from the jet nozzles 16 of the first jet nozzle assembly 14.1 is sprayed onto the surface (s) 20 of the hot strip 12 under high pressure.
- the second jet nozzle assembly 14.2. initially not in operation. This second jet nozzle assembly 14.2 can be switched on as needed, as will be explained below.
- the surfaces 20 of the workpiece 12 are subjected to a specific energy input E (or "spray energy”), which is determined as follows:
- s p ez Specific volume flow per m width of the hot strip [l / s e m] v: Feed rate of the hot strip [m / s]
- the impact pressure with which the liquid 18 impinges on the surface 20 of the hot strip depending on both the pressure and the volume at which the liquid is ejected from the jet nozzles 16, as well as the distance of the jet nozzles 16 from the surface 20 of the hot strip 12.
- V spe z is determined to be:
- V volume flow of the ejected liquid [l / s]
- target data of a process model, in particular of a surface process model, for a plurality of predetermined types of hot strip 12 to be descaled are stored in the data memory 21.
- desired data for a thermal process model and / or for a forming process model can also be stored in the data memory, for which purpose reference is made to the diagram of FIG. 2 and the corresponding explanation thereof.
- a control panel (not shown) or the like, it is possible to set which type of hot strip 12 is currently being moved past the device 10 or its jet nozzle arrangement 14.
- the setpoint data of a process model for exactly this type of hot strip 12 can then be read out by the control device 22 and used as preset presets for an operation of a scale scrubber or of the jet nozzle arrangement 14.
- Fig. 6 and Fig. 7 each show a flow chart for further explanation of the invention.
- T1 Adjacent to and close to the jet nozzle assembly 14 (labeled “scale scrubber” in Fig. 6) is measured a temperature of the hot strip 12, which measured temperature is designated “T1". Furthermore, “T2" designates a target temperature which is stored in the data memory 12 by, for example, the thermal process model of a predetermined type of workpiece 12. On the basis of this, a comparison calculation is carried out by means of the control device 22 in which the measured temperature T1 is compared with the target temperature T2.
- an oven 46 is disposed upstream of the jet nozzle assembly 14.
- This furnace may be the heater 2.1 of FIG. 1.
- the furnace 46 is signal-connected to the control device 22, such that a temperature of the furnace 46 can be adjusted by means of the control device 22.
- a heating device 48 is provided, e.g. between the jet nozzle assembly 14 and the oven 46.
- the rolling stock temperature can be adjusted by means of the control device 22, for example by a suitable control of the furnace or Induction heating temperature to selectively change the Walzguttemperatur after descaling to the cooling of the hot strip 12, which actually takes place due to the respective required volume flow of the liquid 18.
- the temperature of the furnace 46 is dependent on the comparison calculation with respect to the actual temperature T1 (or T A and T B ) and the target temperature.
- Temperature T2 of the process model is adjusted or regulated by means of the control device 22. This is illustrated by the control loop shown in FIG.
- switch on when needed means that if the surface quality for the hot strip 12 should fall below the predetermined setpoint of the surface process model, the second jet nozzle assembly 14.2 is switched on, so that consequently the liquid 18 under high pressure from the jet nozzles 16 both the first jet nozzle Arrangement 14.1 and the second jet nozzle assembly 14.2 is sprayed onto a surface 20 of the hot strip 12, to desalt it.
- the connection of the second jet nozzle assembly 14.2. Undone. In other words, then the second jet nozzle assembly 14.2. switched off again or put out of operation again.
- the fact that in a normal operation of the invention, only a single jet nozzle arrangement - for the above example, the first jet nozzle assembly 14.1 - are used, contributes to the saving of energy and high-pressure water, and ensures a desired minimum cooling of the Hot strip 12 at its descaling.
- an adjustment of the operating parameters of the device 10 can be made:
- the pressure at which the liquid 18 is supplied to the jet nozzles 16 can be lowered until more recognizable Residual scale indicates the falling below a minimum specific energy input E and then this pressure must be slightly increased again.
- the pressure for the jet nozzles 16 supplied to the liquid 18 is set to a sufficiently large value, with which the surface quality reaches the predetermined target value of the surface process model.
- a change in the specific energy input E can also be effected by the distance A of the jet nozzle Arrangement relative to the hot strip 12 is changed.
- the servomotor of the holder H (see Fig. 4) is suitably controlled by the control device 22. For example, an increase in the distance A causes a reduction in the specific energy input E, and vice versa.
- the device 10 it is possible to take into account the findings relating to the individual operating parameters for the device 10 for the desired data of a respective process model stored in the data memory 21, or to adapt the desired data to these findings.
- the desired data of a process model stored in the data memory 21 it is possible for the desired data of a process model stored in the data memory 21 to be adapted or overwritten for a specific type of hot strip 12 by means of the control device 22.
- Such an operation of the device 10 according to the invention is symbolized by the double arrow for the signaling connection 23.4 (cf., Fig. 4) between the data memory 21 and the control device 22, and corresponds to a so-called "teach-in" with respect to the data memory 21 and the setpoint data of a process model stored therein.
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