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Proceedings of the Seminar on Steelmaking, Casting and Non-Ferrous Metallurgy


ISSN 2594-5300

36th Steelmaking Seminar - Internacional Vol. 36, Num. 36 (2005)


Title

ALTERNATED CONVERTER OPERATION AT C. S. HUACHIPATO, CHILE

ALTERNATED CONVERTER OPERATION AT C. S. HUACHIPATO, CHILE

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DOI

10.5151/2594-5300-2004-13820-0006

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Abstract

In view of the limitation of a two-converter and a single gas exhaust system layout, the conventional BOF Shop operation at Compañía Siderúrgica Huachipato (CSH) considers the processing of steel with one operating converter while a second vessel is laid off for repair or in standby mode. With an alternating converter scheme, increased production continuity is achieved both by minimizing repair work and converter lining replacement times and maximizing the alternated converter operation. Production priority is given to the converter with a longer refractory life.

 

In view of the limitation of a two-converter and a single gas exhaust system layout, the conventional BOF Shop operation at Compañía Siderúrgica Huachipato (CSH) considers the processing of steel with one operating converter while a second vessel is laid off for repair or in standby mode. With an alternating converter scheme, increased production continuity is achieved both by minimizing repair work and converter lining replacement times and maximizing the alternated converter operation. Production priority is given to the converter with a longer refractory life.

Keywords

Converters, Productivity, Operational Factor.

Converters, Productivity, Operational Factor.

How to cite

Carrera, José Francisco De la; Vera, Hernán; Concha, Javier. ALTERNATED CONVERTER OPERATION AT C. S. HUACHIPATO, CHILE, p. 46-52. In: 36th Steelmaking Seminar - Internacional, Vitória, 2005.
ISSN: 2594-5300, DOI 10.5151/2594-5300-2004-13820-0006