Furnace cameras
High-temperature imaging systems for process monitoring, temperature measurement and control
The Vulcan product family provides a reliable view into the process—even through smoke and ash. The furnace camera shows the behavior of the flame and bed, provides a real-time temperature map of the entire image area, and generates data that supports safe and efficient process operation.
Applications
- Soda boilers
- Lime and cement kilns
- Fluidized bed boilers (BFB)
- Grate firing plants
- Smelters
Working principle
Furnace camera combines high-tech electronics and optics with an electronic and optical system optimized for different wavelengths. It provides a continuous image of the combustion process and enables real-time temperature measurement across the entire visible area using Pyro-Viper HD software. The system supports automatic combustion control.
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Product family
Vulcan 12MT – smelt bed camera for demanding environment
Vulcan 12MT is designed to be used especially in recovery boiler burning process tracking as a smelt bed camera but is also used in power boilers and various steel industry applications.
Furnace camera enables high-quality video and data from inside the boiler even in very challenging situations by using a combination of high technology, optics, and protection. The camera is used typically together with a temperature analyzing program which allows high temperature measuring seen from the video.
The data generated by the software works perfectly as a support in process control as well as in process safety, detecting for example possible water leaks in real-time. The Vulcan 12MT’s wavelength-optimized infrared optical system is designed to see through the smoke, ash, and haze produced within even the most volatile boilers and furnaces.
Vulcan 12C‑2C – video + temperature data
Provides excellent video quality with temperature data using double camera core technology. Can be used to adjust the flame shape and direction using visual data and temperature shape and info.
Vulcan 12CS – High-guality video, when temperature data is not necessary
Vulcan 12C -range is designed for monitoring temperature and combustion process in lime kilns and incineration plants where the shape of the flame is an important parameter.
System Features
- Quick-change system design for easy installation and maintenance.
- Proprietary Bright Image Optical System for sharp video.
- Wavelength optimized electro/optical system.
- Indestructible STEELON™ housings.
- Advanced lens design for low air consumption.
- Wide field of view.
- Easy assembly/disassembly.
System options
- Analysis software for temperature
- Measurement, image processing and data management.
- Automatic retract assemblies.
- Automatic Deslagger.
- Portable system configuration and cart assembly for diagnostics and testing.
- Air filtration systems.
- Digital recorders, monitors, switchers and other video equipment.
- Fiber optic, coax, Ethernet, or wireless options for video and data transmission.
Customer Benefits
- Optimized visibility: Clear image even at high temperatures
- Real-time data and thermal imaging: Enables precise combustion control based on video images
- Cost-effective operation: Low cooling air consumption and long service life
- Process performance: Better combustion control helps improve efficiency and capacity.
- Emissions and consumption: Improved combustion control can reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
- Usability: Deposition control and visual/thermal monitoring help reduce unplanned downtime and maintenance.
- Safety: Analysis software enables real-time detection of anomalies, such as potential water leaks.
All Vulcan camera systems are custom designed to match your needs from the process all the way up to control room.
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