Electric Arc Furnace
Electric Arc Furnace in operation

High-quality Electric Arc Furnaces ranging from 5 tons to 300 tons, customizable for your needs. SME Group offers one-stop turnkey solutions for EAF steelmaking plants, along with expert assistance in equipment selection and upgrade services.

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Our Electric Arc Furnaces (EAF) range from 5 tons to 300 tons, with customizable capacities tailored to your specific needs. Designed for efficiency and precision, our EAFs are ideal for steelmaking processes, delivering reliable performance and reduced energy consumption. Whether you require AC or DC EAFs, we assist in selecting the most suitable model based on your operational requirements.

SME Group provides a comprehensive turnkey solution, managing every stage of your EAF steelmaking plant project, from initial design and engineering to installation and commissioning. We also offer professional upgrade services to optimize the performance of your existing EAF systems, ensuring your equipment meets modern industry standards.

SME workers are installing the electric arc furnace for Nigeria steelmaking project

Disclaimer: The prices and product features listed on the webpage are for reference only and may vary due to further product development or specific customer requirements. They are not legally binding; the details are subject to the terms of the signed contract.

Pros & Cons

Advantages:

  1. Recycling-Friendly: EAFs allow steel to be made entirely from scrap metal, reducing the need for raw materials and significantly lowering energy requirements compared to traditional steelmaking.
  2. Operational Flexibility: Unlike blast furnaces, EAFs can be started and stopped quickly, enabling mills to adjust production based on market demand.
  3. Versatile Feedstock Options: While primarily using scrap steel, EAFs can also process hot metal or direct-reduced iron, enhancing flexibility in raw material selection.
  4. Energy Efficiency: By scheduling operations during off-peak electricity hours, mills can optimize energy costs.
  5. Proximity to Markets: Mini-mills powered by EAFs can be located near steel markets, reducing transportation needs.
  6. Lower Emissions: EAF steelmaking can produce as little as 0.6 tons of CO2 per ton of steel, a significant reduction compared to the 2.9 tons emitted in traditional methods.

Disadvantages:

  1. Environmental Challenges: EAF operations can generate toxic slag and dust containing heavy metals and dioxins, requiring strict waste management and disposal measures.
  2. High Infrastructure Costs: Significant investment is needed for systems to mitigate noise, dust, and other environmental impacts.
  3. Power Quality Issues: EAFs can cause power grid disturbances such as flicker and harmonic distortion, necessitating advanced technical solutions.
  4. Variable Raw Material Quality: The reliance on scrap metal, with its inconsistent composition, can lead to challenges in maintaining product quality.
  5. Dependency on Electricity: High electrical power requirements make EAF operations sensitive to energy costs and grid stability.

Детали

Capacity

5 tons, 20 tons, 30 tons, 50tons, 100 tons, 150 tons, 200 tons, 300 tons, Other
Melting Material

Scrap Metal, Pig Iron, DRI (hot and/or cold), Other Metal

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