On November 6, the final of the Information Technology track of the 11th Sci-Tech Innovation Jiangsu Innovation & Entrepreneurship Competition concluded under the theme of “Self-reliance and Self-improvement in Science and Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Driving Development”. MCC Huatian’s entry, Smart Furnace Vision – Transparent and Intelligent Control System for Blast Furnace Black Box, won the second prize in the Innovation Group. The award reflects the company’s technical accumulation and independent R&D strengths in intelligent steel manufacturing.
The competition is jointly hosted by six organizations, including Jiangsu Association for Science and Technology, Taiwan Affairs Office of Jiangsu Provincial People’s Government, Jiangsu Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology, Jiangsu Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Jiangsu Federation of Trade Unions and the Communist Youth League Jiangsu Provincial Committee. It covers seven tracks: information technology, equipment manufacturing, new materials, life sciences, modern agriculture, low-altitude economy and food science. A total of 15 projects competed in the Information Technology Innovation Group, with 3 first prizes, 5 second prizes and 7 third prizes awarded.
Based on blast furnace smelting mechanism, powered by industrial big data and supported by expert rules, the system establishes a three-in-one intelligent control framework integrating mechanism-driven, data-driven and expert experience approaches. It forms a closed-loop workflow covering data acquisition, operating condition perception, anomaly diagnosis and operation assistance. The system shifts blast furnace operation from experience-based control to data-driven scientific management, addressing common industry challenges including the unobservable blast furnace black box, heavy reliance on manual operation and frequent furnace condition fluctuations.
The project team made thorough preparations for the provincial competition. In accordance with review criteria, the team revised the presentation framework, technical descriptions, data cases and reporting rhythm, streamlined content and highlighted innovation value, application results and promotion potential to optimize the defense performance.
The achievement comes from the efforts of researchers and demonstrates MCC Huatian’s commitment to technological innovation. Going forward, the company will continue to build innovation platforms for researchers, reinforce its role as an innovation entity, and encourage staff to carry out innovation, providing solid technical support for high-quality development.
