Digital Solution for Optimizing Scrap Yard Management

J. Rodríguez D, A. Vicente, A. Galletebeitia, R. Jaras, G. Sorrosal, J. A. Arteche V, A. Lago R

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Abstract

SCOT is proposed as a technical solution for automated classification, stock control and characterization of the raw material in steelmaking scrap yards. SCOT improves the management of scrap as a key raw material in this sector through the digitalization of the process. Several cameras and sensors are integrated into existing scrap yard assets and combines the feedback from the devices with deep learning models (prepared to detect the areas of interest of each image and classify the type of scrap they contain) and a modular management software. This software manages the information generated by the different subsystems and performs sensor data fusion to identify the scrap material movements with reduced hardware requirements. The full system has already been installed in several industrial plants from ArcelorMittal and it has proven to be an essential tool for the characterization and control of the raw material in the scrap yard, capable of estimating the residual content of the classified scrap by analyzing the EAF process and optimizing the main scrap management operations.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAISTech 2023 - Proceedings of the Iron and Steel Technology Conference
PublisherAssociation for Iron and Steel Technology
Pages723-733
Number of pages11
ISBN (Electronic)9780930767211
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
EventAISTech 2023 Iron and Steel Technology Conference and Exposition - Detroit, United States
Duration: 8 May 202311 May 2023

Publication series

NameAISTech - Iron and Steel Technology Conference Proceedings
Volume2023-May
ISSN (Print)1551-6997

Conference

ConferenceAISTech 2023 Iron and Steel Technology Conference and Exposition
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDetroit
Period8/05/2311/05/23

Keywords

  • automatic classification
  • bucket charge
  • digitalization
  • residual content
  • scrap inventory
  • scrap management
  • scrap yard
  • steelmaking
  • stock control

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