Optimization of steel making process through energy optimizing furnace under indian conditions

Abstract

Iron and Steel are amongst the most important materials of our newlinetimes The iron and steel industry remains a viable and dynamic industry newlineCompetition the driving force of invention and innovation has forced steel newlinemakers to adopt new technologies that reduce cost without sacrificing quality newlineSteel production has shown increasing trend world wide due to newlineindustrialization and infrastructure developments in the developing countries newlineBlast Furnace BF continues to maintain its dominant position for newlineiron making Prior to 1960s Open Hearth Furnace OHF was popular for newlineconverting iron to steel Since 1960s LD converter has been the most popular newlineroute for processing iron to semifinished steel for large size integrated steel newlineplants due to high productivity For medium size steel plants Electric Arc newlineFurnace EAF was the popular route for converting scrap to steel newline newline