We build on decades of experience in electric-arc furnaces, metallurgy, and optimized processes to offer you the most cost-effective solutions. Example ARCCESS® furnaces: They use electricity efficiently. They are designed with future-oriented burner and oxygen-injector technology. That gives you high productivity at low production costs.
All other components of the arc technology ARCCESS® from SMS group have also been developed with the aim of reducing the costs of electric steel production. This makes your investment pay off faster.
Concepts
State-of-the-art steelmaking with flexible raw material input
Solutions for all charge materialsSuperior 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 performanceYou 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
The key role of the human elementOur ergonomically designed control stations support the activities of your operating personnel. Included here is our new HMI system which guides them intelligently through the process.
Electrical and Automation Systems
Plug & Work
Time is moneyMany customers around the world have already benefited from Plug & Work for more than 100 new plant and modernization projects.
Electrical and Automation Systems
Service
Always at your side. Quick and reliable, worldwide service and training for electrical and automation systems.
Service
Service
Consulting & Training
Building on experienceHowever, not only a service partner for your plants and machines, SMS group is also there for your staff. Furthermore, You can enroll on standardized and individual training programs designed for you by our SMS TECademy. That ensures you strengthen your competence as a plant owner.
Service
Maintenance & Repairs
Whether you require one-off equipment checks, continuous condition monitoring, remote service, or regular plant inspections: our service experts will take care of it all. You can even outsource your complete maintenance operations to us. This ensures excellent plant availability plus best production results.
Service
Spare parts & Logistics
When the spare parts you need are no longer available or the new generation is not 100% compatible, you risk plant standstills. That's why SMS group constantly monitors the availability of all parts and, where necessary, offers modern alternatives - even for parts from third-party suppliers. This ensures competitiveness and full productivity over the entire life cycle of your plant.
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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SIS Injection System
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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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Shaft arc furnace
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Increased plant availiability
Quick coupling systems for all fluid connections in the steel meltshop Download -
TBK laser measurement equipment
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Maintenance service
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Ladle Management System
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EAF Process Model
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Future-proof complete solutions from one source - Electrics and Automation
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A new steel plant complex for SDI
Contact
Jan Bader
SMS group GmbH
General Manager Technical Sales Steelmaking
Eduard-Schloemann-Straße 4
40237 Düsseldorf
Germany
Phone
: +49 211 881 6638
Michael Villis
SMS group GmbH
Service Electric Steelmaking Plants
Ivo-Beucker-Straße 43
40237 Düsseldorf
Germany
Phone
: +49 2161 350 3525
Wolfgang Linden
SMS group GmbH
Head of Electrics/Automation Steelmaking and Environmental Technology
Eduard-Schloemann-Straße 4
40237 Düsseldorf
Germany
Phone
: +49 211 881 6779