Abstract
This paper summarizes results of industrial experiments investigating the introduction of supplemental chemical energy in Electric Arc Furnaces (EAF). Specifically, this research evaluates the effects of adding 0.4-0.6% of the scrap charge weight as SiC (10 lbs per scrap ton charged) in the EAF. SiC additions increase the available exothermic reactions during oxygen boiling in an attempt to reduce the electrical energy requirements. Results from 180 trial heats at two different steel foundries are highlighted and statistically evaluated. In both cases, the SiC additions had a measurable effect on decreasing the electrical energy consumption.
Recommended Citation
K. D. Peaslee et al., "Decreasing Electrical Energy Consumption through SiC Additions," Proceedings of the 60th SFSA Technical and Operating Conference, Steel Founders' Society of America (SFSA), Jan 2006.
Meeting Name
60th SFSA Technical and Operating Conference
Department(s)
Materials Science and Engineering
Research Center/Lab(s)
Peaslee Steel Manufacturing Research Center
Keywords and Phrases
Decreasing Energy Consumption; Energy Efficiency; Steel Melting; Supplemental Chemical Energy
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Final Version
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2006 Steel Founders' Society of America (SFSA), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2006
