An Experimental Study on Feasibility of using Fiber-Optic Strain Sensor for Monitoring Dynamic Electric Arc Furnace Weight
Abstract
Dynamically monitoring the weight of electric arc furnace (EAF) can provide critical insights into operational parameters such as liquid heel variation, refractory wear, and actual scrap load- which are essential for optimizing energy usage. The extreme environment near the furnace makes traditional load cells unsuitable for continuous use. In this study, Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG)-based optical strain sensors were installed at the base of the EAF rocker arm to explore the feasibility of capturing real-time variation in furnace weight due to different operational activities. The sensors successfully survived the trial campaign and could detect operational events such as roof movement, slag removal, and liquid steel tapping.
Recommended Citation
M. Ahmed et al., "An Experimental Study on Feasibility of using Fiber-Optic Strain Sensor for Monitoring Dynamic Electric Arc Furnace Weight," Aistech Iron and Steel Technology Conference Proceedings, vol. 4, pp. 2511 - 2519, Jan 2026.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.33313/390/265
Department(s)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Second Department
Materials Science and Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Electric Arc Furnace (EAF); Fiber Bragg Gratings; Furnace Weight Measurement; Optical Fiber Sensors; Strain Measurement
International Standard Book Number (ISBN)
978-093076745-7
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
1551-6997
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2026, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2026
