• The aluminium manufacturer needed to accurately control combustion operations and enable the smooth transition of various metallurgical processes 

• Optimizing energy output during the aluminium melting cycle was vital to achieving overall production efficiency 

• To maintain profitability, the technology needed to provide both cost savings in production as well as assist in minimizing the company's environmental impact Foxboro Solution: 

• Foxboro PAC System Results:

• By utilizing the key features of the Foxboro PAC system, Linde Gas has enabled Hydro to increase its aluminium cold metal melting capacity by more than 50 percent 

• The company was able to reduce dross to less than 2% and fuel consumption by 50% 

• A significant reduction in carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions was also achieved to maintain the company's commitment to reducing its impact on the environment 

• The Linde Gas Low Temperature Oxyfuel technology, using the Foxboro PAC System, now enables the continuous production of 125,000 tons of foundry alloys annually

Foxboro Helps RK Powergen Pvt. Ltd. Provide Clean, Reliable Electricity in India 

Goals:

• Support a biomass power plant that would generate clean power in an area that previously had limited and unreliable electricity 

• Automate plant operations to maximize efficiency and productivity while reducing downtime 

• Facilitate accurate control and monitoring of plant equipment to ensure consistent output and safety and security 

• Provide a solution that can be easily expanded as energy demands increase 

Challenges: 

• The plant had to meet strict requirements for sustainability, environmental monitoring and safety while conserving operating costs 

• The solution had to integrate various processes into one control solution that would encompass the entire plant 

• Operators needed real-time data to accurately control power generation, steam production and chilled water distribution 

Foxboro Solution: • Foxboro PAC System