EUROPEAN STEEL TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATION DAYS 2017 - ESTAD 2017

The experiences to optimize and control the single steps of steelmaking process as EAF LF and continuous casting has shown that a through process approach is necessary to take into account the previous and subsequent process steps as constrains for optimization. In this way Feralpi Siderurgica has developed a new approach of through process modelling and monitoring coupling simulation devices, process monitoring based on KPI’s and trials of process improvement with the scope to gain more experience in these activities and improve continuously their process efficiency and steel quality. In particular steel temperature prevision through process along the production cycle has been developed with the scope to let available for the operators the indication of time available for the treatments and guidelines for process management to be followed in case of variations in the normal production cycle as for EAF tapping, casting speed LF sample results. This approach also devoted to improve operating practices in EAF process.