At the Oskol Electrometallurgical Plant named after A. A. Ugarov (OEMK), the first stage of implementing industrial artificial intelligence to control a key metallization unit has been successfully completed. The new system analyzes vast volumes of production data and suggests optimal equipment operating modes to process engineers, visualizing the calculations in the form of charts and indicators.
The introduction of the digital solution was preceded by extensive work by the OEMK situational center to collect and systematize data from all key units. This made it possible to create a foundation for training the intelligent system and its further use in managing technological processes.
Based on the test results, it was possible to consistently maintain the specified parameters for iron and carbon content in the pellets. The system continues to learn from new data, constantly improving the accuracy of its recommendations.
OEMK Managing Director Kirill Chernov noted that the introduction of artificial intelligence opens up new opportunities for productivity growth, quality improvement, and cost reduction. He added that the plant plans to scale this solution to other production areas, steadily strengthening its status as one of the most technologically advanced enterprises in the industry.