Sensing events in a metal casting system
US11951534B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB22D11/205
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Systems and methods are disclosed for an event detection system that captures data associated with events while a DC casting system forms an ingot, determines characteristics of the events, and improves the casting system based on the events. Example systems and methods may include initiating a casting operation using one or more pieces of equipment of a casting system including a casting apparatus; capturing sensor data associated with one or more acoustic signals captured relative to the one or more pieces of equipment performing the casting operation; comparing the sensor data with a set of acoustic profiles; determining whether a particular type of event has occurred; causing an adjustment to the casting system or to the casting operation based on whether the particular type of event has occurred; and initiating a second casting operation using the adjusted casting system or casting operation.
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