Automated Alloy Addition & Dosing System
This Euromec Alloy Addition System is a comprehensive storage,
weighing, and conveying solution engineered to seamlessly feed
ferro-alloys and additives to the Electric Arc Furnace, Ladle Furnace,
and ladles. Built for continuous operation in demanding environments,
this highly automated plant ensures precise material dosing and
reliable handling throughout the entire steelmaking process.
Technical Details
Manufacturer: Euromec S.r.l., Italy
Year of Manufacture: 2006
Type / Scope: Storage, weighing and conveying system for ferro-alloys
and additives (FeMn, FeSi, FeSiMn, FeCr, FeMoMc, Al, bauxite,
dolomite, coke, lime), feeding the EAF, Ladle Furnace and ladle
Key technical data:
Materials handled: Ferro-alloys: FeMn, FeSi, FeSiMn, FeCr, FeMoMc, Al;
plus Bauxite, Dolomite (Dolokalk), Coke, Lime (Kalk)
Grain size: min. 0mm / max. 80mm (oversize max. 3%)
Bulk density: min. 0.8t/m³ / max. 3.5t/m³
Production basis: 30 heats per 24h (one heat every 48 minutes)
Charge into EAF per heat: 2,500kg (lime 800 + dolomite 1,200 + coke
500)
Charge into ladle / LF per heat: 1,090kg (lime 500 + bauxite 50 + FeSi
100 + FeSiMn 300 + FeMoMc 140)
Installed power: ≈180 kW
Control system: Siemens S7-300 PLC (CPU S7 314C-2DP), Profibus +
Ethernet