Copyright © Publication: Case Study C3687 & C3707 (Issue 1 - Print Date 28/06/2013). Case Study Location Posco, Pohang, South Korea Industry Steel Manufacture (Coke Production Plant) (Thick Smoke Environment) Application Coke Ovens Quench Car (Ladles) Anti-collision. Qty 22, IRCDS-HSD ? Systems on Qty 8, Coke Ovens (Batterys’) Project Very large Quench Cars which are towed by a manually controlled traction vehicle. Due to the very dense smoke associated with the coke production operation particularly when coke is being discharged from the ovens (battery), it was not possible for the machine operators to see other Quench Cars or the end of the rail tracks. An automated failsafe system was required to ensure no collisions between machine and track end stops.

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