Transparency for the most demanding melting processes

At mecorad, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of precision and transparency in industrial processes. One of our latest achievements marks a decisive step forward: the successful integration of our radar sensor system into a Tetronics plasma furnace at Helmholtz-Institut Freiberg für Ressourcentechnologie. This innovation creates the foundation for safe and reliable level measurement during even the most demanding melting processes.

Integration into the furnace environment

The radar sensor was directly integrated into the lid of the plasma furnace. Its stainless-steel housing ensures durability under extreme thermal and mechanical stress. To safeguard reliable operation, special refractory materials and a tailored thermal management solution were employed.

Power is supplied efficiently via Power over Ethernet (PoE), reducing cabling complexity and simplifying system setup.

Data for safe operations

During operation, the radar sensor continuously provides level values and sensor temperature data directly to the furnace control system. This seamless transfer of data ensures operators always have a real-time overview of the melt level, enhancing both process stability and safety.

Proven in practice

Several melting campaigns have already been successfully completed with radar-based level measurement. These results confirm the reliability of the system and underline its value as the first step toward greater transparency during melting processes.

Looking ahead: Unlocking more process data

While level measurement is a crucial milestone, it is only the beginning. The next development stages at mecorad will focus on enabling access to additional process information in real time. This will give operators deeper insights and greater control over their processes, ultimately improving safety, efficiency, and performance.

Conclusion

With the integration of our radar sensor system into plasma furnaces, mecorad sets new standards for process monitoring in high-temperature environments. We are proud to contribute to making some of the most challenging industrial processes more transparent and secure—step by step.

Would you like to learn more about how our radar-based solutions can improve transparency and safety in your high-temperature processes? Get in touch with our team or explore more about our technology, such as our level series.