NLMK has improved the environmental friendliness of coke production using AI and Vmx video analytics

2023: Completion of the implementation of the system of automatic control of the tightness of the doors of coke batteries

At the Novolipetsk Metallurgical Plant, a pilot was completed to introduce a digital system for automatic control of the tightness of coke battery doors. VideoMatrix (Videomatrix) announced this on May 30, 2023. This is how the company introduces a systematic approach to reducing emissions and improves working conditions in coke chemical production. The solution is based on the domestic video analytics Vmx Dequs: ECO.

The closing density of the coke battery doors affects both the emission and the quality of the resulting coke. Previously, visual inspection of the doors of coke batteries was carried out by employees. Now artificial intelligence has come to the rescue.

Within the framework of the project at NLMK, integrated software Vmx Dequs: ECO which uses tools, artificial intelligence mathematical algorithms and specially created methodology for tracking objects. The combination of technologies gave 95% accuracy. The system provided reliable recognition and recording of emissions database with photos and detailed information. This made it possible to analyze statistics data individually for each door. As a result of eliminating the leakage of the doors of coke batteries, emission was reduced by five times. Based on this data, the work of repair teams is monitored, repairs, cleaning, replacement of doors, corrective measures in the future are planned.

We are proud that our Vmx Dequs: ECO solution proves its effectiveness in practice, including in the field of environmental responsibility. We thank NLMK Group for the trust and opportunity to make positive changes in the field of industrial safety and environmental protection using technologies together. said Farid Nigmatullin, CEO of VideoMatrix.

Reducing environmental impact is one of NLMK Group's priorities. That is why we are moving in this area to increasingly technological and effective solutions using machine vision and artificial intelligence and by the end of 2023 we plan to place 100% of the coke batteries of the Novolipetsk Metallurgical Plant in the control zone. noted Pavel Drozhzhin, head of digitalization of the Ecology direction.

2021: Implementation of Vmx Dequs: ECO-based atmospheric emission control system

On July 8, 2021, VideoMatrix announced the implementation of a project at the Novolipetsk Metallurgical Plant to introduce a system for controlling emissions into the atmosphere using video analytics based on Vmx Dequs software.

Based on algorithmic machine learning, the service conducts online monitoring of the company's emission into the atmosphere. The solution reduces the response time to deviations, and the deep incident analysis system allows you to prevent their occurrence.

Traditionally, emission control at enterprises countries is carried out by gas analyzers and other hardware. Video analytics based on artificial intelligence machine vision and to solve this problem is one of the best available technologies. And its use is an innovative act of NLMK, - comments the general director of VideoMatrix LLC. Farid Nigmatullin