Innovative & Cost Advanced Electric Steelmaking for the Construction Sector

by Apfel, Jens，Beile, Hannes，Joerg Schwoerer

Publisher - Primetals Technologies Germany GmbH

Category - Engineering & IT

This paper outlines the latest developments and design improvements of the most efficient electric arc furnace: The EAF Quantum. Since more than four years this revolutionary furnace concept proves its reliability and outstanding efficiency. For the Vietnamese market, new sizes, design features, and automation levels have been added to gain even more flexibility in terms of input material, scrap logistics, and operator and maintenance friendliness. In combination with modern casting and rolling technologies, the EAF Quantum perfectly serves both mini mill long and flat. This innovative and cost advanced Electric Steelmaking could also have a big impact in terms of conversion costs for the construction sector. As in China many new meltshops are currently built with scrap preheating capabilities also Vietnam needs to be prepared for future overcapacities and respective imports from China.

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