Digital innovation meets sustainable electric steelmaking
Hybar LLC’s electric arc furnace (EAF) in marks a new benchmark in modern electric steelmaking. Powered by SMS group’s X Pact® AURA digital ecosystem and advanced DC furnace technology, it is a demonstration of how digital pre-tuning, renewable energy and real time optimization can accelerate commissioning while reducing environmental impact.
“Plug. Power. Pour.”
Thanks to Real-Time Digital Simulation (RTDS), the complete control environment was pre‑tuned before field installation with a record commissioning time of 2 months and a ramp up going full power in just a few heats.
DC furnace technology for cleaner, more efficient melting
Hybar’s EDGE DC furnace design reduces environmental impact through:
- Efficient power use with stable arc behavior
- Minimized carbon injection
- Reduced natural gas demand
- Lower overall CO₂ emissions
Combined with renewable energy supply, the DC approach directly supports Hybar’s mission to operate one of the most environmentally advanced meltshops in North America.
Integrated systems for precision, stability, and safety
Hybar's is a 50t EAF with a suite of SMS group digital and mechanical systems engineered to deliver consistency, uptime, and operational integrity.
- X‑Pact® AURA – real‑time control and optimization
- Condoor® – clean, controlled furnace-door operation
- X‑Pact® Sampler – consistent metallurgical sampling
- SafEBT – enhanced tap‑hole safety and monitoring
- Cooling: Spray‑cooled upper shell & roof
- DataXpert – plant-wide real-time data and analytics
