Recycled steel in electric furnace

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Produces scrap steel classified in electric arc furnace when quality and availability allow.

Subject: Steel and industryContext: Steel · Industry · Manufacture of steelCost: highEffort: highLevel: ambitiousStage: planning and operationMaturity: established
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Operating principle

How it works

Produces scrap steel classified in electric arc furnace when quality and availability allow.

Steel improvement combines lower emission routes, material performance, energy efficiency and water, air and waste control.

When does it make sense?

  • The production route and quality required are known
  • Energy, material and emissions balance can be measured
  • Product safety and durability are maintained

How to apply it

  1. 1

    Delimit the measurement and measure the starting position.

  2. 2

    Apply the measure with competent personnel and check for site-specific risks.

  3. 3

    Follow results, maintain the solution and correct unwanted effects.

Potential benefits

Lower resource intensity

Less emissions or waste

Increased use of steel

Limitations and precautions

  • Climate reduction also depends on electricity and material quality.
  • An improvement per tonne can coexist with more total emissions.
  • The routes depend on scrap, electricity, mineral and infrastructure available.

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