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TENOVA’S NEXTGEN® SYSTEM BRINGS DEMONSTRATED PAYBACK FOR EAF/BOF STEELMAKING OPERATIONS

TENOVA’S NEXTGEN® SYSTEM BRINGS DEMONSTRATED PAYBACK FOR EAF/BOF STEELMAKING OPERATIONS

Authorship

Vazquez, Armando

Vazquez, Armando

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DOI

10.5151/1982-9345-31443

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Abstract

Tenova’s NextGen® is the first proven hybrid extractive/laser system for continuous and full spectrum analysis (CO, CO2, 2, H2, H2O vapor, N2) to be offered for improved process control of the BOF and EAF steel making process. Complete off-gas analysis is achievable using a single analyzer and compact sampling station located in vicinity to sampling points. To add, Tenova’s proprietary systems for flow and temperature measurement provide an important insight into the furnace/fume system operation. This paper will describe proven results from NextGen® installations within the EAF environment. The overall benefits of the system have demonstrated significant payback in terms of increased yield and productivity, real-time dynamic control of chemical energy and fume system suction and real-time water leak detection for greater plant safety.

Tenova’s NextGen® is the first proven hybrid extractive/laser system for continuous and full spectrum analysis (CO, CO2, 2, H2, H2O vapor, N2) to be offered for improved process control of the BOF and EAF steel making process. Complete off-gas analysis is achievable using a single analyzer and compact sampling station located in vicinity to sampling points. To add, Tenova’s proprietary systems for flow and temperature measurement provide an important insight into the furnace/fume system operation. This paper will describe proven results from NextGen® installations within the EAF environment. The overall benefits of the system have demonstrated significant payback in terms of increased yield and productivity, real-time dynamic control of chemical energy and fume system suction and real-time water leak detection for greater plant safety.

Keywords

NextGen; Yield; Productivity; Process Control

NextGen; Yield; Productivity; Process Control