X-Pact^® Turbulence Pickling Model

Challenges

• Under consideration of all production-relevant parameter, obtain a high production quality and increase yield, while saving acid and steam

Solution

• Model-based calculation of setup values
• Production optimization model
• Calculation of optimum set-points for coil transitions
• Calculation of the maximum strip speed at any time point

Technical advantages

• Highest possible speed
• Lowest temperature
• Lowest acid consumption
• Avoid the under-pickling

Productivity

• Highest possible yield
• Optimized production sequence according line, rolling and welding restrictions
• Optimized down time management

Quality

• Optimized surface quality
• Minimized over-pickling

Efficiency

• Optimized pickling process (less energy and acid consumption)
• Lower maintenance costs
• Lower operating costs