Sintering plants combine iron ore with other "fines" at a high temperature to produce a sintered cake.
The sintered material is then charged into the blast furnace. Successful sintering also removes unwanted Sulphur and makes for a more efficient process in the blast furnace. An
LWIR-640 thermal imager is used to ensure that the sinter is homogenous throughout the cake.
Data processing is performed within the LWIR-640 itself, while real-time visualisation of the thermal information allows rapid, informed decision-making.