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Deep learning for robust forecasting of hot metal silicon content in a blast furnace

Cinzia Giannetti Orcid Logo, Eugenio Borghini, Alex Carr, James Raleigh, Ben Rackham

The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology

Swansea University Authors: Cinzia Giannetti Orcid Logo, Eugenio Borghini

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The hot metal silicon content is a key indicator of the thermal state in the blast furnace and it needs to be kept within a pre-defined range in order to ensure efficient operations. Effective monitoring of silicon content is challenging due to the harsh environment in the furnace and irregularly sa...

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