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New Standards For Ferrous Metallurgy Industry

By Tina Zhong
December 26, 2024
Industry News
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According to the announcement released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) on December 25, 2024, there are 72 standards specifically for the metallurgy sector. These standards primarily cover technical requirements and testing methods related to energy consumption, carbon emission management, resource recycling, and environmental protection during steel…

Closer look at rolling mill in operation

Dust Removal In Hot Rolling Process

Hot rolling dust removal typically employs two methods: ventilation dust removal and spray dust removal. Ventilation dust removal uses a hood to collect fumes, conveying the dust through flues to subsequent dust collectors for purification. Spray dust removal involves spraying water mist to reduce the temperature of the fumes, increase…

Technology Frontier of the Iron and Steel Industry

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Xingcheng Special Steel has successfully used continuous casting process to produce and develop 100mm thick 9Ni steel and passed the type test certification of nine countries Classification Society such as CCS and ABS. Marine 9Ni steel is mainly used in the storage and transportation of liquefied natural gas, and is…

Steel Color Under Different Temperatures

During the heating process of steel, its color will show different characteristics as the temperature changes. 1. Low temperature stage (about 200-500 °C) The temperature is around 200-300 °C, and the steel surface begins to show a light yellow color . This is because at this temperature range, the surface…

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Low Carbon BF Ironmaking Technology Entered Industrial Application

By Tina Zhong
December 8, 2024
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Xingguo Precision Machinery Co., Ltd. of Changli County (hereinafter referred to as Xingguo Casting) has successfully launched its demonstration project for “300,000 m³/day green electricity electrolysis water hydrogen production – hydrogen storage – 450 m³ blast furnace hydrogen-rich smelting”. This marks the entry into the industrial application phase of the…

The Significance of Iron Ore Sintering in Iron Making

By Michael Chen
December 5, 2024
Blast Furnace
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Iron ore sintering is a critical process that transforms low-grade ores into high-quality raw materials for blast furnaces, significantly contributing to the efficiency and sustainability of the steel industry. Here’s why this process is essential: 1. Transforming Low-Grade Ore into Valuable Resources Sintering allows the conversion of abundant low-grade ores…

Website of Shanghai Metallurgy Equipment Group, SME Group, Has Moved to www.sme-group.com

Exciting News: Our Website Has Moved to www.sme-group.com

By Michael Chen
November 27, 2024
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We’re thrilled to announce that our website has officially transitioned from www.smegcn.com to www.sme-group.com! This change marks a significant step in our rebranding journey, aligning with our global identity as SME Group, which stands for Shanghai Metallurgy Equipment Group. As we continue to grow and innovate in the iron and…

Chinese Bridge Steels Evolution

By Tina Zhong
November 25, 2024
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Over the past 75 years since New China found, steel for bridge construction has gone through seven major stages of development. 1.The first generation of bridge steel: A3q Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge was opened to traffic on October 15, 1957, a total length of 1670.4 meters, riveted structure, steel beams…

Molten Steel Flowing from Ladle to Tundish

World Record: 168-Hour Tundish Operation at Yaxin Steel

By Tina Zhong
November 20, 2024
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The highest work record of tundish at Yaxin Steel’s steelmaking plant was set on October 8, reaching 168 hours and 26 minutes, with a total of 269 furnaces and 45,545.5 tons. This is now the world’s highest record for tundish operation. The person in charge of Yaxin Steelmaking Plant shared…

Technology Frontier 279

By Michael Chen
November 15, 2024
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On November 12, 2024, the Shougang New Energy Vehicle Soft Magnetic Materials User Technical Seminar was held in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. Two new products, 20SW1100Z and ESW1025R, were globally launched, along with several new technologies, including self-bonding coatings. The 20SW1100Z is a comprehensive upgrade of the best product, 20SW1200, which…