Nothing succeeds like success with ARCCESS® electric arc furnace technology from SMS group. All components are dedicated to cutting the cost of electric steel production. This makes your investment pay off even faster. We build on decades of experience in electric-arc furnaces, metallurgy, and optimized processes to offer you the most cost- effective solutions. What sets ARCCESS® furnaces apart is their highly efficient electricity utilization. That's because they come with future-oriented burner and oxygen-injector technology. That gives you high productivity at low production costs.
Concepts
State-of-the-art steelmaking with flexible raw material input
Solutions for all charge materials used in electric steelmakingSuperior engineering expertise
- Top plant logistics
- Modular furnace design
- Customized furnace shell
- Best panel design
Advanced process know-how
- Highest productivity with efficient injection, combustion, and oxygen technologies
- Efficient energy utilization
- Superior electrode control systems
- Novel slag-foaming method
Technology
Arccess® EAF - electric-arc furnaces
Success based on experienceWe have banked a valuable store of experience from more than 100 years of development, construction, and commissioning of electric-arc furnaces.
That's why, with almost 1,400 electric-arc furnaces in both new construction as well as revamp projects, SMS group ranks among the world's leading suppliers in the industry.
Here is what makes our electric-arc furnaces stand out:
- Modular design
- Standardized component groups
- Low maintenance
Conarc® (Converter arcing) - two in one
Double versatilityYou get twice the performance with CONARC®. That's because these furnaces combine the technological advantages of electric-arc furnaces with the power of the conventional converter blowing process. They consist of a single production unit with two identical shells. Depending on the steel grade as well as the availability and price of charge materials, you can vary the percentages of scrap, hot metal, and sponge iron. Just as flexible with CONARC® is your choice of energy sources. CONARC® comes optionally with one swiveling or two stationary top lances for oxygen blowing. Plus, there are devices for bottom stirring that we integrate in the shell floor. The process consists of two stages. First: the converter phase involves blowing oxygen onto the melt through the top lance to decarburize it. Second: the electric-arc furnace phase uses electric power to melt the solid material and overheat the bath to tapping temperature.
SHARC - shaft arc furnace
The cost-effective melting machineHere, we joined forces with Greek company Hellenic Halyvourgia SA (HLV) to develop an innovative, unique scrap preheating method: the SHARC furnace process. That slashes energy consumption and simultaneously boosts economic efficiency. Also included are state-of-the-art automation systems and green technologies that meet strict occupational health and safety as well as environmental requirements. Meanwhile, the first SHARC (shaft arc furnace) has been operating successfully in Greece for 14 years. Central to the cooperation between HLV and SMS is further technological improvement of the furnace as well as training and instruction courses, plus support with commissioning new furnaces.
Arccess® - primary energy melter
Primary energy directly converted into heatOur innovative PEM is designed to operate with natural oxygen/gas burners. As part of a joint project with ArcelorMittal, we built an industrial-scale PEM plant at the company's steelworks in Ghent, Belgium.
S/EAF steady electric-arc furnace
Ready, steady – low-cost heatUsing our ARCCESS® steady EAF (S/EAF®), you achieve continuous operation for up to a whole week. It's an all-new furnace type that combines innovations with proven technology. What made this possible was our longstanding experience with submerged-arc furnaces, electric-arc furnaces, and CONARC® technology. The result? A completely novel electric-arc furnace. This ensures you'll benefit from 30 percent higher productivity as well as lower energy consumption due to the reliable continuous process.
Selected References
Electrical and automation systems
Electrical and Automation Systems
Operation and Visualization
Unsere ergonomisch gestalteten Steuerstellen unterstützen die Aktivitäten Ihres Bedienpersonals. Dazu gehört unser neues HMI-System, das sie intelligent durch den Prozess führt.
Electrical and Automation Systems
Plug & Work
Viele Kunden weltweit haben von Plug & Work bei mehr als 100 neuen Anlagen und Modernisierungen stark profitiert.
Electrical and Automation Systems
Service
Immer an Ihrer Seite. Schnell und verlässlich, weltweiter Service und Training für Elektrik und Automationssysteme.
Service
Service
Consulting & Training
Auf Erfahrung bauenSMS group ist nicht nur der Servicepartner für Ihre Anlagen und Maschinen, SMS group ist gleichzeitig Partner Ihrer Mitarbeiter. Sie können an unseren standardisierten oder individuellen Trainingsprogrammen teilnehmen, die unsere SMS TECademy speziell für Sie konzipiert hat. Mit den Angeboten der TECademy möchten wir Sie in Ihrer Kompetenz als Anlagenbetreiber stärken.
Service
Maintenance & Repairs
Ob einmaliger Equipment Check, kontinuierliche Zustandsüberwachung, Fernwartung oder regelmäßige Anlageninspektionen: Unsere Service-Experten sind für Sie da. Auch dann, wenn Sie alle Ihre Instandhaltungsmaßnahmen an uns auslagern möchten. Dies gewährleistet eine hervorragende Anlagenverfügbarkeit und sehr gute Produktionsergebnisse.
Service
Spare parts & Logistics
Wenn benötigte Ersatzteile nicht vorrätig sind oder eine neue Generation nicht zu 100% kompatibel ist, riskieren Sie Anlagenstillstände. Deshalb überwacht SMS group ständig die Verfügbarkeit aller Teile und bietet bei Bedarf moderne Alternativen - auch für Teile von Drittanbietern. Dies sichert die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit und volle Produktivität Ihrer Anlage über den gesamten Lebenszyklus.
Service
Upgrades & Modernization
Keep your plant state-of-the-artEven plants "built to last" need to be critically examined from time to time, because markets and production processes are continuously evolving. Together with you, our service experts will find the best revamp options for your requirements. Once again bang up to date, your plants will then be ready to bolster your strong position on the market.
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Condoor High Performance Slag Door
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TS-Pro Sampler - Robot Sampler for EAF, LF and VD
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SAFEBT-Fill - Automatic EBT Sand Filling
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SAFEBT-Tap - Automatic ebt lancing
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SAFEBT-Clean - Automatic EBT cleaning
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Increased plant availiability - Quick coupling systems for all fluid connections in the steel meltshop
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SIS Injektionssystem
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Shaft arc furnace
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Wartungsservice
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Equipment Check
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Pfannenmanagement
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EAF-Prozessmodell
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Zukunftssichere Komplettlösungen aus einer Hand
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Fullservice für Wartungsstillstände
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We transform…the world of service
Contact
Jan Bader
SMS group GmbH
General Manager Technical Sales Steelmaking
Eduard-Schloemann-Straße 4
40237 Düsseldorf
Germany
Telefon
: +49 211 881 6638
Fax
: +49 211 881 776638
Michael Villis
SMS group GmbH
Service Electric Steelmaking Plants
Ohlerkirchweg 66
41069 Mönchengladbach
Germany
Telefon
: +49 2161 350 3525
Fax
: +49 2161 350 1980
Wolfgang Linden
SMS group GmbH
Head of Electrics/Automation Steelmaking and Environmental Technology
Eduard-Schloemann-Str. 4
40237 Düsseldorf
Germany
Telefon
: +49 211 881 6779
Fax
: +49 211 881 77 6779