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Illustration of Inventario energético por proceso siderúrgico
Energy inventory by steel processSteel and industrySteelCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt measures energy and emissions from furnaces, casting, rolling and auxiliary services by stage and ton produced.See strategy
Illustration of Acero reciclado en horno eléctrico
Recycled steel in electric furnaceSteel and industrySteelCost: highLevel: ambitiousEstablishedProduces scrap steel classified in electric arc furnace when quality and availability allow.See strategy
Illustration of Reducción directa de hierro con hidrógeno
Direct reduction of iron with hydrogenSteel and industrySteelCost: highLevel: ambitiousEmergingIt reduces iron ore with low-emission hydrogen and melts the product into electric furnaces.See strategy
Illustration of Captura y almacenamiento de carbono siderúrgico
Steel carbon capture and storageSteel and industrySteelCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentCapture process emissions difficult to avoid and verifies permanent storage and net reduction.See strategy
Illustration of Electrificación del calor en siderurgia
Electrification of heat in steel industrySteel and industrySteelCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentIt replaces combustion in auxiliary processes and reheating compatible with low-emission electric heat.See strategy
Illustration of Control variable de bombas y ventiladores industriales
Variable control of industrial pumps and fansSteel and industrySteelCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedAdjust speed to actual demand to avoid unnecessary strangulation and continuous operation.See strategy
Illustration of Detección de fugas de aire comprimido
Detection of compressed air leaksSteel and industrySteelCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt locates and repairs leaks in compressed air networks of workshops and plants.See strategy
Illustration of Aislamiento de hornos siderúrgicos
Steel furnace insulationSteel and industrySteelCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedMaintains refractory doors and joints to reduce heat loss without compromising safe operation.See strategy
Illustration of Quemadores regenerativos industriales
Industrial regenerative burnersSteel and industrySteelCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentIt recovers exhaust heat to preheat combustion air in suitable furnaces.See strategy
Illustration of Recuperación de calor residual siderúrgico
Waste heat recovery in steelmakingSteel and industrySteelCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt uses heat from gases or equipment in compatible thermal processes and demands.See strategy
Illustration of Carga en caliente de acero
Hot charging of steelSteel and industrySteelCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedTransfers still hot products to subsequent stages to reduce overheating.See strategy
Illustration of Colada continua eficiente
Efficient continuous castingSteel and industrySteelCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedSolidify steel continuously when the product allows it to improve performance and reduce stages.See strategy
Illustration of Fabricación de acero cerca de forma final
Near-net-shape steelmakingSteel and industrySteelCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentIt produces parts or bands close to the dimensions required to reduce rolling and machining.See strategy
Illustration of Control de combustión en hornos
Combustion control in furnacesSteel and industrySteelCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedAdjust air and fuel mix according to load to avoid excess consumption and emissions.See strategy
Illustration of Planificación de campañas de horno
Planning steel furnace campaignsSteel and industrySteelCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedGroup compatible productions to reduce avoidable start-ups, stops and thermal cycles.See strategy
Illustration of Clasificación de chatarra por aleación
Classification of scrap by alloySteel and industrySteelCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedSeparate steels and alloys to preserve quality and reduce dilution with new material.See strategy
Illustration of Descontaminación de chatarra siderúrgica
Decontamination of steel scrapSteel and industrySteelCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedRemove unwanted elements before melting to avoid loss of quality and emissions.See strategy
Illustration of Optimización del corte de acero
Optimization of steel cuttingSteel and industrySteelCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedShe nests pieces and plans cuts to reduce cuts and rework.See strategy
Illustration of Elección de formatos de acero adecuados
Choice of suitable steel formatsSteel and industrySteelCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedSelect supply dimensions close to the parts required to avoid excess.See strategy
Illustration of Diseño estructural con menos acero
Structural design with less steelSteel and industrySteelCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedDimension elements to meet safety and service life without unnecessary material consumption.See strategy
Illustration of Aceros de alta resistencia bien aplicados
High-strength steels well appliedSteel and industrySteelCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt employs more robust qualities when reducing total mass and maintaining safety and repairability.See strategy
Illustration of Soldadura de calidad sin retrabajos
Quality welding without reworkSteel and industrySteelCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedControl preparation, parameters and inspection to avoid rejected parts and repeated welding.See strategy
Illustration of Reutilización verificada de perfiles de acero
Verified re-use of steel profilesSteel and industrySteelCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt recovers structural sections with inspection, traceability and performance testing.See strategy
Illustration of Protección durable contra corrosión
Durable corrosion protectionSteel and industrySteelCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedSelects protection and maintenance according to the environment to prolong the life of steel components.See strategy
Illustration of Recuperación de metal en escorias
Metal recovery in slagsSteel and industrySteelCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedSeparates residual metal from slag to return it to suitable metallurgical processes.See strategy
Illustration of Uso seguro de escoria siderúrgica
Safe use of steel slagSteel and industrySteelCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt employs processed slag in suitable applications after performance and leaching tests.See strategy
Illustration of Recuperación de cascarilla de laminación
Recovery of rolling mill scaleSteel and industrySteelCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedCollects iron-containing husk to reincorporate it into authorized processes.See strategy
Illustration of Recuperación controlada de polvos metálicos
Controlled recovery of metal powdersSteel and industrySteelCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedIt sends captured powders to suitable recovery processes without dispersing dangerous metals.See strategy
Illustration of Tratamiento de efluentes siderúrgicos
Treatment of steel effluentsSteel and industrySteelCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedEliminates oils, solids and metals from industrial waters before reuse or pouring.See strategy
Illustration of Regeneración de ácidos de decapado
Regeneration of pickling acidsSteel and industrySteelCost: highLevel: ambitiousContext-dependentRecovers or regenerates acid baths used to reduce consumption and hazardous waste.See strategy
Illustration of Captación de humos en acero
Capture of fumes in steelmakingSteel and industrySteelCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedExtract fumes and particles near furnaces, castings and welding to protect air and personnel.See strategy
Illustration of Control de polvo en acopios metalúrgicos
Dust control in metallurgical storesSteel and industrySteelCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedCovers or confines transvases and gatherings of powdery materials.See strategy
Illustration of Control de NOx y SOx en siderurgia
NOx and SOx control in steel industrySteel and industrySteelCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedAdjusts combustion and gas treatment according to the emissions of each process.See strategy
Illustration of Transporte ferroviario y marítimo de acero
Rail and maritime transport of steelSteel and industrySteelCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedUse efficient loading modes for suitable journeys and avoid empty travel.See strategy
Illustration of Protección laboral en siderurgia
Labour protection in the steel industrySteel and industrySteelCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedControls exposure to heat, noise, smoke and machinery by design, training and surveillance.See strategy
Illustration of Exploración minera con menor huella
Mining exploration with less footprintMining and restorationMiningCost: mediumLevel: recommendedEstablishedPlan surveys and accesses to obtain geological information with less disturbance of the terrain.See strategy
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