Various types of monitoring systems make it possible to increase process control of BOF, which can lead to increased productivity and energy and cost savings. Examples of such systems include the following:

• Exhaust gas analysis systems: These system continuously monitor the constituents of the exhaust gas and use this information to provide feedback for process operational fine-tuning (e.g. MultiGas Analyser)
• Contour sensoring system: These systems enable rapid and accurate monitoring of refractory linings in the BOF vessel and in ladle environments.  As a result, they increase productivity and prolong equipment life time (e.g. laser contouring system);
• Simultaneous determination of steel/slag composition: These systems monitor the melt constituents real-time and in-situ and help improve product quality by reducing defects (see also In-Situ Real-Time Measurement of Melt Constituents);

An example of a process control system is an oxygen management system for oxygen supply to the BOF process.