A02
Solutions
Operational problems in the melt shop, and the engineering that addresses them.
Compacting Scrap for Economical Handling
Loose scrap wastes furnace volume and transport space. Baling raises density so a charge is economical to move and to melt.
Extending Furnace Lining Life
Lining life depends on how consistently the refractory is compacted during relining, and hand ramming varies with the operator.
Handling Scrap Safely in the Yard
Sorting and moving scrap by crane needs an attachment matched to the crane and the yard, not a generic grab.
Recovering Metal From Uneven Scrap
Uneven steel scrap, DRI and sponge iron behave differently in the furnace. Reducing them to a consistent size makes recovery predictable.
Recovering Value From Furnace Slag
Slag leaving the melt shop typically still carries entrained metal, and the residue itself can be turned into a saleable product.
Reducing Furnace Charging Time
Every minute the furnace roof is open is heat leaving the bath. Hydraulic and mechanised charging shortens that window.