Kametstal Revolutionizes Steel Production with Innovative Scrap Metal Melting Method and Reduced Liquid Iron Consumption

Kametstal is expanding its steel production capabilities through the implementation of new technology, as stated in a press release on their Facebook page. The company has developed an innovative preheated smelting method that involves heating scrap metal with oxygen and gas coal before pouring liquid iron into the converter. This technique allows for increased use of scrap metal, reducing the consumption of liquid iron in steel production and lowering costs.

The development and implementation of this technology at the BOF Shop required significant effort and expertise. Melting parameters, oxygen and gas coal amounts for heating, optimal scrap heating modes, prevention of liquid phase formation during pig iron pouring, and melting blowing modes were carefully selected and determined. The proven technology has already demonstrated its economic efficiency in meeting quality requirements for steel production in the converter.

Kametstal is committed to continuous improvement by increasing the share of scrap preheating melts and decreasing liquid iron consumption in steelmaking. In addition to their advancements in smelting technology, Kametstal has expanded their range of longitudinal shaped sections at the rolling mill’s pipe billet mill. They have also introduced a new profitable steel product at the 400/200 mill – a round section with a diameter of 27 mm.