Title

CONARC® - All purpose Steelmaking by SMS Demag

CONARC® - All purpose Steelmaking by SMS Demag

Authorship

SCHMALE, K.

SCHMALE, K.

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DOI

10.5151/2594-5300-0002

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Abstract

The capability of a steel plant with regard to the economical production of different grades as well as their quality is largely determined by the capability of the complete integrated production line. Within this production line the steel making plant is of outstanding importance as it determines the required charge material and the steel grades to be produced. The charge mix of an Electric Arc Furnace is mainly determined by the steel quality or grade to be produced. As the quality demands are steadily increasing, highest flexibility in terms of charging scrap, DRI and hot metal, the use of different energy sources and the production of a wide range of steel qualities including stainless steel grades are of extremely importance for the producer. The SMS Demag CONARC® process was developed for using any kind and mix of raw materials like hot metal, DRI and scrap to ensure highest quality requirements for the production of all steel grades covering a wide range from carbon to stainless steel. This report will show that the CONARC® process is the best solution for steelmaking, allowing maximum flexibility without any equipment modifications when producing carbon or stainless steel.

The capability of a steel plant with regard to the economical production of different grades as well as their quality is largely determined by the capability of the complete integrated production line. Within this production line the steel making plant is of outstanding importance as it determines the required charge material and the steel grades to be produced. The charge mix of an Electric Arc Furnace is mainly determined by the steel quality or grade to be produced. As the quality demands are steadily increasing, highest flexibility in terms of charging scrap, DRI and hot metal, the use of different energy sources and the production of a wide range of steel qualities including stainless steel grades are of extremely importance for the producer. The SMS Demag CONARC® process was developed for using any kind and mix of raw materials like hot metal, DRI and scrap to ensure highest quality requirements for the production of all steel grades covering a wide range from carbon to stainless steel. This report will show that the CONARC® process is the best solution for steelmaking, allowing maximum flexibility without any equipment modifications when producing carbon or stainless steel.

Keywords

Steelmaking, Electric Arc Furnace, CONARC®, Stainless Steel, Continuous Casting

Steelmaking, Electric Arc Furnace, CONARC®, Stainless Steel, Continuous Casting