Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for autonomously characterizing the refractory lining in a container using an scanner that includes a scanning laser range finding system, a control system being communicatively connected to the laser scanning system to control the scanner; and a robotic vehicle having a controller communicatively connected to the control system and a drive system to propel the scanner autonomously in an area adjacent to the container, wherein characterization of the refractory lining is performed by comparing refractory thickness values determined from the distances measured from the laser scanning system to the surface of the refractory lining and the relative position of the scanner and the container, and comparing the same to a reference measurement of the refractory lining.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for autonomously characterizing the refractory lining in a container using an scanner that includes a scanning laser range finding system, a control system being communicatively connected to the laser scanning system to control the scanner; and a robotic vehicle having a controller communicatively connected to the control system and a drive system to propel the scanner autonomously in an area adjacent to the container, wherein characterization of the refractory lining is performed by comparing refractory thickness values determined from the distances measured from the laser scanning system to the surface of the refractory lining and the relative position of the scanner and the container, and comparing the same to a reference measurement of the refractory lining.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods to monitor the integrity of a container protected by a refractory material are disclosed having a first radiation detector to measure an external surface temperature of the container, a first radiation source to measure a thickness of the refractory material, and a central controller configured to display to a user the measurement of the external surface temperature of the container and the measurement of the thickness of the refractory material.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods to monitor the integrity of a container protected by a refractory material are disclosed having a first radiation detector to measure an external surface temperature of the container, a first radiation source to measure a thickness of the refractory material, and a central controller configured to display to a user the measurement of the external surface temperature of the container and the measurement of the thickness of the refractory material.