Offline Models

Our offline models are plant-specific software solutions without direct process connection and refer to a multitude of thermotechnical, mathematical and graphic modules developed by us. They will be used for tasks like:

• Calculation of heating and cooling curves
• Comparison of heating and cooling for different material qualities
• Calculation of 3D-temperature distribution within material
• Determination of the necessary furnace dimensions and of zone layout
• Dimensioning of the gas and air supply
• Calculation of possible furnace capacity and expected energy consumption
• Evaluation and comparison of energy efficiency measures (e. g. preheating of material, regenerative firing, oxygen enrichment of combustion air)
• Optimization of production sequence
• Evaluation of existing furnace models
• Calibration of furnace models based on temperature measurement tests 

In order to schedule and optimize the production process offline models can be implemented into process control systems.