Blast furnace tapping area personnel risk management and control device and system based on Internet of Things

Through the Internet of Things-based personnel risk control system for blast furnace discharge areas, we collect and analyze personnel location, environmental parameters and equipment status information in real time, automatically evaluate risks and take emergency measures, and solve the problems of large blind spots in the blast furnace discharge areas and slow response speed, achieving efficient risk management and emergency response.

CN120069512APending Publication Date: 2025-05-30HUBEI JINSHENGLAN METALLURGICAL TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202411911388.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2024-12-24
Publication Date
2025-05-30

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Technical Problem

Due to high temperatures, harmful gases and equipment failures in the blast furnace iron discharge area, personnel face high safety risks when operating. Traditional safety monitoring methods have problems such as large monitoring blind spots and slow response speed.

Method used

The risk control device and system of personnel in blast furnace discharge area based on the Internet of Things is adopted to collect personnel location, environmental parameters and equipment status information in real time through IoT sensors, perform data processing and risk assessment, automatically issue early warning signals, and initiate corresponding safety control measures according to the preset emergency response strategy.

Benefits of technology

It has achieved comprehensive and real-time monitoring of personnel risks in the blast furnace discharge area without dead corners, improving the accuracy and timeliness of risk identification, effectively controlling personnel risks, and improving production safety and emergency response efficiency.

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Abstract

The invention provides a blast furnace tapping area personnel risk management and control device and system based on the Internet of Things, and relates to the field of management and control systems.According to the blast furnace tapping area personnel risk management and control device and system based on the Internet of Things, personnel positions, environment parameters and equipment state information of a blast furnace tapping area are collected in real time through an Internet of Things sensor; omnibearing and dead-angle-free monitoring is realized; the collected data is analyzed and subjected to risk assessment, and when the risk exceeds a preset threshold value, an early warning signal is automatically sent out, so that the accuracy and timeliness of risk identification are improved; corresponding emergency response strategies such as emergency evacuation and access control are started according to the early warning signal, and the personnel risk of the blast furnace tapping area is effectively controlled; remote monitoring and command are supported, and the efficiency and accuracy of emergency response are improved; a risk management and control report is generated, and data support is provided for safety management.
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Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of control systems. Specifically, it relates to a personnel risk control device and system for the blast furnace tapping area based on the Internet of Things. Background Art

[0002] In the blast furnace tapping area of metallurgical enterprises, there are many risk factors, the operating environment is complex, various personnel casualty accidents occur frequently, and the degree of equipment automation of each steel enterprise is different. The automation degree of the mud adding operation of the blast furnace mud gun machine and the opening and plugging operations of the taphole drill and mud gun machine is low, and the regional monitoring technology and management methods are backward.

[0003] The blast furnace tapping area is a crucial link in the steel production process, but at the same time it is also an area with frequent accidents. Due to various factors such as high temperature, harmful gases, and equipment failures, personnel face high safety risks when operating in this area. Traditional safety monitoring means often rely on manual inspections and regular detections, and there are problems such as large monitoring blind spots and slow response speeds. Therefore, developing a device and system that can real-time monitor the personnel risks in the blast furnace tapping area and automatically take emergency measures is of great significance for improving production safety and reducing accidents. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the embodiments of this application is to provide a personnel risk control device and system for the blast furnace tapping area based on the Internet of Things, which can solve the above technical problems.

[0005] The embodiments of this application provide a personnel risk control device and system for the blast furnace tapping area based on the Internet of Things, including

[0006] An Internet of Things perception module, which is used to collect personnel location information, environmental parameter information, and equipment status information in real time through Internet of Things sensors deployed in the blast furnace tapping area;

[0007] A data processing module, which is used to receive the information collected by the Internet of Things perception module, perform data processing and analysis, and identify potential risk factors;

[0008] A risk warning module, which is used to perform risk assessment on the identified risk factors according to the analysis results of the data processing module, and issue a risk warning signal when the risk exceeds a preset threshold;

[0009] A personnel control module, which is used to receive the risk warning signal and start corresponding safety control measures according to the preset emergency response strategy to control the personnel risks in the blast furnace tapping area.

[0010] Preferably, the Internet of Things perception module includes

[0011] The personnel positioning sub-module is used to collect the position information of personnel in the blast furnace tapping area in real time through RFID tags, Bluetooth beacons or UWB positioning antennas;

[0012] The environmental monitoring sub-module is used to collect the environmental parameter information of the blast furnace tapping area in real time through temperature sensors, humidity sensors, and gas concentration sensors;

[0013] The equipment monitoring sub-module is used to monitor the working status and fault conditions of the blast furnace tapping-related equipment through sensors.

[0014] Preferably, the data processing module includes

[0015] The data cleaning sub-module is used to clean the collected raw data and remove invalid and abnormal data;

[0016] The data fusion sub-module is used to fuse the cleaned data to form a comprehensive monitoring data set;

[0017] The data analysis sub-module is used to analyze the monitoring data set in real time and identify potential personnel safety risks.

[0018] Preferably, the risk warning module includes:

[0019] The risk assessment sub-module is used to quantitatively evaluate the risk factors according to the results of the data analysis sub-module and in combination with a preset risk assessment model;

[0020] The warning signal generation sub-module is used to generate corresponding risk warning signals when the risk assessment result exceeds the preset threshold.

[0021] Preferably, it further includes: a remote monitoring module, which is used to remotely monitor the personnel risk status in the blast furnace tapping area, receive and display risk warning signals, and support remote control and command.

[0022] Preferably, the personnel management and control module further includes:

[0023] The emergency evacuation sub-module is used to start the emergency evacuation procedure and guide the personnel in the blast furnace tapping area to evacuate safely after receiving the risk warning signal;

[0024] The access control sub-module is used to control the entrance access of the blast furnace tapping area in case of emergency to prevent unauthorized personnel from entering.

[0025] Preferably, it further includes:

[0026] The Internet of Things communication network is used to connect the Internet of Things perception module, data processing module, risk warning module and personnel management and control module to realize real-time data transmission and communication;

[0027] A database for storing the collected raw data, processed data, risk assessment results, and historical records.

[0028] Preferably, it further includes:

[0029] A user interface module for displaying the personnel risk status, risk warning information, and emergency response strategies in the blast furnace tapping area, and supporting user operations and configurations;

[0030] A report generation module for generating a risk control report based on the data in the database, including risk assessment results and the implementation status of emergency response measures.

[0031] Preferably, the Internet of Things communication network uses wireless communication for communication to achieve wireless data transmission and communication within the blast furnace tapping area.

[0032] Preferably, it further includes:

[0033] A system maintenance module for regularly maintaining and updating the system's hardware and software to ensure the stable operation of the system and the accuracy of data.

[0034] Advantages of the present invention:

[0035] A personnel risk control device and system for the blast furnace tapping area based on the Internet of Things provided by the present invention can collect real-time personnel positions, environmental parameters, and equipment status information in the blast furnace tapping area through Internet of Things sensors, achieving full-range and non-blind-spot monitoring; analyzing and risk-assessing the collected data, automatically sending a warning signal when the risk exceeds a preset threshold, improving the accuracy and timeliness of risk identification; starting corresponding emergency response strategies according to the warning signal, such as emergency evacuation and access control, effectively controlling the personnel risk in the blast furnace tapping area; supporting remote monitoring and command, improving the efficiency and accuracy of emergency response; generating a risk control report, providing data support for safety management. Description of the Drawings

[0036] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present application and should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0037] Figure 1 It is a framework schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 2 It is a working flowchart of the present invention.

[0039] The reference numerals are respectively:

[0040] 1. Internet of Things perception module; 101. Personnel positioning sub-module; 1011. RFID reader / writer; 1012. Bluetooth base station; 1013. UWB positioning base station; 102. Environmental monitoring sub-module; 1021. Temperature sensor; 1022. Humidity sensor; 1023. Gas concentration sensor; 103. Equipment monitoring sub-module; 1031. Vibration sensor; 1032. Temperature sensor monitoring device; 4. Data processing module; 41. Data cleaning sub-module; 42. Data fusion sub-module; 43. Data analysis sub-module; 5. Risk warning module; 6. Personnel control module; 7. Remote monitoring module; 8. User interface module; 9. Report generation module; 10. System maintenance module; 11. Internet of Things communication network. Detailed implementation manners

[0041] To make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are some but not all of the embodiments of the present application. Usually, the components of the embodiments of the present application described and illustrated in the accompanying drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0042] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the present application claimed, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present application. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present application without creative efforts fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0043] It should be noted that: Similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings. Therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent drawings.

[0044] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the product of this application is usually placed when in use. It is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. are only used for distinguishing descriptions and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0045] In addition, terms such as "horizontal", "vertical", "hanging", etc. do not mean that the components are required to be absolutely horizontal or hanging, but can be slightly inclined. For example, "horizontal" only means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical", and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly inclined.

[0046] In the description of the present application, it should also be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set", "installed", "connected", "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two components. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to specific situations.

[0047] As Figure 1 As shown, a personnel risk control device and system for the blast furnace tapping area based on the Internet of Things includes an Internet of Things perception module 1, and the Internet of Things perception module 1 includes a personnel positioning sub-module 101, an environmental monitoring sub-module 102, and an equipment monitoring sub-module 103.

[0048] Personnel positioning sub-module 101: Deploy RFID readers 1011, Bluetooth base stations 1012 or UWB positioning base stations 1013 at key positions in the blast furnace tapping area, and equip the staff with RFID tags, Bluetooth beacons or UWB locators; through these devices, the position information of personnel in the blast furnace tapping area can be collected in real time and uploaded to the data processing module 4.

[0049] Environmental monitoring sub-module 102: Deploy environmental monitoring devices such as temperature sensors 1021, humidity sensors 1022, and gas concentration sensors 1023 in the blast furnace tapping area to collect environmental parameter information in the blast furnace tapping area in real time, such as temperature, humidity, and harmful gas concentration.

[0050] Equipment monitoring sub-module 103: Deploy vibration sensors 1031 and temperature sensors 1021 monitoring devices on the equipment related to blast furnace tapping to monitor the working status and fault conditions of the blast furnace body, molten iron ladle car, and dust removal equipment in real time.

[0051] Data processing module 4

[0052] The data processing module 4 receives the information collected by the Internet of Things perception module 1 and performs data processing and analysis. The data processing module 4 includes a data cleaning sub-module 41, a data fusion sub-module 42, and a data analysis sub-module 43.

[0053] Data cleaning sub-module 41: Clean the collected raw data, remove invalid and abnormal data, and ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data.

[0054] Data fusion sub-module 42: Fuses the cleaned data to form a comprehensive monitoring data set, providing data support for subsequent risk assessment.

[0055] Data analysis sub-module 43: Performs real-time analysis on the monitoring data set to identify potential personnel safety risks. For example, by analyzing personnel location information, it can determine whether there are crowded areas; by analyzing environmental parameter information, it can determine whether there are risks such as exposure to high-temperature areas or excessive harmful gas concentrations.

[0056] Risk warning module 5

[0057] Based on the analysis results of the data processing module 4, the risk warning module 5 conducts risk assessment on the identified risk factors. Risk assessment can adopt a preset risk assessment model and conduct quantitative assessment in combination with historical data and expert experience. When the risk assessment result exceeds the preset threshold, the risk warning module 5 issues a risk warning signal. The warning signal can be notified to relevant personnel through various methods such as audible and visual alarms, text messages, and emails.

[0058] Personnel control module 6

[0059] After receiving the risk warning signal, the personnel control module 6 activates corresponding safety control measures according to the preset emergency response strategy. The emergency response strategy can be customized according to the actual situation, including but not limited to sounding an alarm, starting an emergency evacuation procedure, and controlling the access control at the entrance of the blast furnace tapping area.

[0060] Sound an alarm: Sound an alarm through audible and visual alarm devices to remind the personnel in the blast furnace tapping area to pay attention to safety.

[0061] Start an emergency evacuation procedure: Start an emergency evacuation procedure to guide the personnel in the blast furnace tapping area to safely evacuate according to the preset evacuation route.

[0062] Control the access control at the entrance of the blast furnace tapping area: In case of an emergency, control the access control at the entrance of the blast furnace tapping area to prevent unauthorized personnel from entering.

[0063] Remote monitoring module 7

[0064] The remote monitoring module 7 is used to remotely monitor the personnel risk status in the blast furnace tapping area. The remote monitoring module 7 can receive and display the risk warning signal and support remote control and command. Through the remote monitoring module 7, the management personnel can understand the personnel risk status in the blast furnace tapping area in real time and conduct remote intervention as needed.

[0065] User interface module 8

[0066] The user interface module 8 is used to display the personnel risk status, risk warning information, and emergency response strategies in the blast furnace tapping area. The user interface module 8 also supports user operations and configurations, facilitating system settings and management by managers.

[0067] Report generation module 9

[0068] The report generation module 9 generates a risk control report based on the data in the database. The risk control report includes the risk assessment results and the implementation status of emergency response measures. Through the risk control report, managers can understand the personnel risk status in the blast furnace tapping area and the implementation effect of response measures, providing data support for safety management.

[0069] Internet of Things communication network 11

[0070] The Internet of Things communication network 11 uses wireless communication technologies (such as Wi-Fi, LoRa, NB-IoT) to achieve wireless data transmission and communication within the blast furnace tapping area. The Internet of Things communication network 11 can ensure the real-time transmission of data and the reliability of communication, providing guarantee for the stable operation of the system.

[0071] System maintenance module 10

[0072] The system maintenance module 10 performs regular maintenance and updates on the hardware and software of the system. Through the system maintenance module 10, the stable operation of the system and the accuracy of data can be ensured. The system maintenance module 10 can also monitor and optimize the performance of the system, improving the operation efficiency and reliability of the system.

[0073] Embodiment 2

[0074] As Figure 1-2 shown, this embodiment provides an Internet of Things-based personnel risk control system for the blast furnace tapping area. The system includes the Internet of Things-based personnel risk control device described in Embodiment 1, as well as components such as the Internet of Things communication network 11, the database, and the user interface.

[0075] Internet of Things communication network 11

[0076] The Internet of Things communication network 11 is used to connect each module of the Internet of Things sensing module 1, data processing module 4, risk warning module 5, and personnel control module 6, realizing real-time data transmission and communication. The Internet of Things communication network 11 can ensure the reliability of data exchange and communication between each module, providing guarantee for the stable operation of the system.

[0077] Database

[0078] The database is used to store the collected raw data, processed data, risk assessment results, and historical records. The database can ensure the integrity and security of the data, providing data support for data analysis, risk assessment, and report generation of the system.

[0079] User Interface

[0080] The user interface is used to display the personnel risk status, risk warning information, and emergency response strategies in the blast furnace tapping area. The user interface can also support user operations and configurations, facilitating system settings and management by management personnel. The user interface can be in the form of a graphical interface or a command-line interface, selected according to actual requirements.

[0081] Workflow

[0082] As Figure 2 shown, the workflow of the personnel risk control system for the blast furnace tapping area provided in this embodiment is as follows:

[0083] Step S1: The Internet of Things perception module 1 continuously collects the personnel location information, environmental parameter information, and equipment status information in the blast furnace tapping area;

[0084] Step S2: The data processing module 4 receives the information collected by the Internet of Things perception module 1, processes and analyzes the data, and identifies potential risk factors;

[0085] Step S3: The risk warning module 5 conducts a risk assessment on the identified risk factors based on the analysis results of the data processing module 4. When the risk assessment result exceeds the preset threshold, a risk warning signal is issued;

[0086] Step S4: After receiving the risk warning signal, the personnel control module 6 activates corresponding safety control measures according to the preset emergency response strategies;

[0087] Step S5: The remote monitoring module 7 is used to remotely monitor the personnel risk status in the blast furnace tapping area, receive and display the risk warning signal, and support remote control and command;

[0088] Step S6: The report generation module 9 generates a risk control report based on the data in the database;

[0089] Step S7: The system maintenance module 10 conducts regular maintenance and updates on the hardware and software of the system to ensure the stable operation of the system and the accuracy of the data.

[0090] Through the above workflow, the personnel risk control system for the blast furnace tapping area provided in this embodiment can achieve real-time monitoring, risk assessment, and emergency response to the personnel risks in the blast furnace tapping area, effectively controlling the personnel risks in the blast furnace tapping area and improving the safety of blast furnace production operations.

[0091] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. For those skilled in the art, various modifications and changes can be made to the present application. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A personnel risk control device and system for the blast furnace tapping area based on the Internet of Things, characterized in that: include The IoT sensing module is used to collect personnel location information, environmental parameter information and equipment status information in real time through IoT sensors deployed in the iron-making area of ​​the blast furnace; The data processing module is used to receive the information collected by the IoT sensing module, process and analyze the data, and identify potential risk factors; The risk warning module is used to conduct risk assessment on the identified risk factors based on the analysis results of the data processing module, and issue a risk warning signal when the risk exceeds the preset threshold; The personnel management and control module is used to receive risk warning signals and initiate corresponding safety control measures according to the preset emergency response strategy to control the personnel risks in the iron-making area of ​​the blast furnace.

2. According to the device and system for risk control of personnel in the blast furnace tapping area based on the Internet of Things in claim 1, it is characterized by: The Internet of Things perception module includes The personnel positioning submodule is used to collect the position information of personnel in the blast furnace tapping area in real time through RFID tags, Bluetooth beacons or UWB positioning antennas; The environmental monitoring submodule is used to collect environmental parameter information of the blast furnace tapping area in real time through temperature sensors, humidity sensors, and gas concentration sensors; The equipment monitoring submodule is used to monitor the working status and fault conditions of blast furnace iron-making related equipment through sensors.

3. According to the device and system for risk control of personnel in the blast furnace tapping area based on the Internet of Things in claim 1, it is characterized by: The data processing module includes The data cleaning submodule is used to clean the collected raw data and remove invalid and abnormal data; The data fusion submodule is used to fuse the cleaned data to form a comprehensive monitoring data set; The data analysis submodule is used to perform real-time analysis on monitoring data sets and identify potential personnel safety risks.

4. According to the device and system for risk control of personnel in the blast furnace tapping area based on the Internet of Things in claim 1, it is characterized by: The risk warning module includes: The risk assessment submodule is used to conduct a quantitative assessment of risk factors based on the results of the data analysis submodule and in combination with a preset risk assessment model; The warning signal generation submodule is used to generate a corresponding risk warning signal when the risk assessment result exceeds a preset threshold.

5. The device and system for risk control of personnel in the blast furnace tapping area based on the Internet of Things according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: The remote monitoring module is used to remotely monitor the risk status of personnel in the iron-making area of ​​the blast furnace, receive and display risk warning signals, and support remote control and command.

6. The device and system for risk control of personnel in the blast furnace tapping area based on the Internet of Things according to claim 1, characterized in that: The personnel management and control module also includes: The emergency evacuation submodule is used to start the emergency evacuation procedure after receiving the risk warning signal, and guide the personnel in the blast furnace iron-making area to evacuate safely; The access control submodule is used to control the entrance access to the blast furnace tapping area in an emergency to prevent unauthorized persons from entering.

7. The device and system for risk control of personnel in the blast furnace tapping area based on the Internet of Things according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: The IoT communication network is used to connect the IoT perception module, data processing module, risk warning module and personnel management and control module to achieve real-time data transmission and communication; Database, used to store collected raw data, processed data, risk assessment results and historical records.

8. The device and system for risk control of personnel in the blast furnace tapping area based on the Internet of Things according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: User interface module, used to display personnel risk status, risk warning information, emergency response strategy in the blast furnace tapping area, and support user operation and configuration; The report generation module is used to generate risk management and control reports based on the data in the database, including risk assessment results and the implementation status of emergency response measures.

9. The device and system for risk control of personnel in the blast furnace tapping area based on the Internet of Things according to claim 7, characterized in that: The Internet of Things communication network uses wireless communication to communicate, so as to realize wireless data transmission and communication in the iron-making area of ​​the blast furnace.

10. The device and system for risk control of personnel in the blast furnace tapping area based on the Internet of Things according to claim 7, characterized in that: Also includes: The system maintenance module is used to regularly maintain and update the system's hardware and software to ensure stable operation of the system and accuracy of data.