Thermal imaging kit aimed at cement industry kilns

ThermaScope from Thermoteknix Systems is destined to revolutionise thermal imaging within the cement industry and establish itself as the next generation of kiln camera.

A major breakthrough in the area of 'in-kiln' imaging has occurred and it is uniquely advanced digital, real time technology like no other.

ThermaScope is the latest innovation to emerge from renowned infrared specialist team Thermoteknix Systems Ltd and is destined to revolutionise thermal imaging within the cement industry and establish itself as the next generation of kiln camera.

ThermaScope is installed through the end wall of the kiln hood or wall of the grate cooler and provides the plant operator with a live, calibrated thermal picture of the inside of the kiln or cooler.

Thermoteknix state-of-the-art real time signal processing measurement and storage software provides an unlimited number of temperature measurements as well as trending and alarming accessible throughout the entire plant.

It's this combination of solid state, high-resolution focal plane array infrared technology and associated user-friendly digital image processing software with unlimited screen graphics that establishes ThermaScope as unmatched in the market place.

Complete imaging, measurement and control inside the kiln or cooler can now be achieved digitally, simply and affordably.

Just a 1% improvement in fuel efficiency on a 3,000 TDP kiln will result in a payback period of less than 1 year for the complete ThermaScope system.

With an 18year track record of high-tech experience, Thermoteknix Systems Ltd's ThermaScope illustrates a new era in highly developed image analysis software.

The operator is able to use any number of on-screen tools to analyse the thermal conditions in the image provided.

Until now, thermal imaging systems have been limited by very narrow temperature ranging which has restricted the display and temperature measurement range.

The ThermaScope incorporates a patented technology purpose designed by Thermoteknix to achieve a wide dynamic range from infrared focal plane arrays.

With ThermaScope the operator can simultaneously display and measure the full range of kiln temperatures that are seen - invaluable for operators and control outputs.

Thermoteknix real time signal processing measurement storage software allows an unlimited number of temperature measurement zones as well as enhanced trending and alarming functions accessible throughout the entire plant.

This wide variety of uniquely advanced, user friendly tools for both real time and recalled image analysis ensure any exact point, shaped zone or area of interest where temperature is being measured to be defined perfectly in the image.

Real time profiles and can also be shown on screen or output to external devices with all images able to be stored onto hard disk.

Advanced software tools include: Spot temperature measurements at any position viewed in the kiln.

Image zoom to any point of the live or recalled image.

User defined lines and temperature profiles with max, min and average temperatures displayed.

Box, elipse or freehand object displays max, min and average temperature within the areas.

Fully digitised image storage with time and date tags.

On-screen labelling overlaid onto live imaging showing kiln or clinker features.

Image subtractions to show immediate or sequential changes in flame, refractory or clinker position and temperatures over a period.

Image optimisation ensuring the best possible temperature information for the on-line display to minimise obstruction by dust.

ThermaScope provides a number of immediate and direct benefits to the operator of a cement kiln.

Not only can the visual image of the burner flame be used to identify and correct numerous potential problems, the flame and plume lengths as well as flame direction are all able to be viewed and subsequently controlled as a result of the imaging capability of this advanced system.

Regulating flame and product temperatures to targeted levels is achievable through thermal and visual surveillance using ThermaScope .

As in the kiln, accurate surveillance of the cooler can also offer many operator benefits.

By observing the temperature in the cooler it is possible with ThermaScope to regulate the cooler speed and to observe any 'Red River' or 'Snowmen' occurrences.

Complete imaging, measurement and control that's more than just a few spots on your screen ensures nothing else comes close to real time temperature measurement where it matters most.

With unparalleled features available only from ThermaScope , this latest process control system really does offer an excellent contribution to modern day cement plant production control and optimisation.

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