EAF Optimizer

The EAF Optimizer is a dynamic process optimization and control system designed specifically for electric arc furnaces (EAF). This advanced system addresses key challenges in the steel industry, such as maintaining stable product quality, maximizing productivity, and optimizing input materials and costs. By incorporating closed-loop process control, holistic calculation of input materials, and powerful metallurgical models, the EAF Optimizer provides significant added value to steel producers. It is an essential tool for plant managers, operators, metallurgical process engineers, and production engineers aiming to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.

The EAF Optimizer is equipped with a range of features that fulfill critical demands in the electric steel production process. It offers fully automatic operation of electric arc furnaces through closed-loop control functions, ensuring seamless production supervision with advanced metallurgical models. The system supports operations with focused and holistic process visualization, providing a digital twin and offering quick and intuitive access to required information. These features collectively enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the electric arc furnace, improving quality, productivity, and reducing raw material expenses and energy consumption.

Process Expert Modules for highest flexibility

The modular software architecture of the EAF Optimizer allows for the highest flexibility, enabling steel producers to select modules according to specific requirements and facilitating future software upgrades. The EAF Optimizer's Process Expert Modules can be independently installed on the Process Optimization Core System, enabling continuous system and module upgrades. This flexibility ensures that steel producers can continually adapt to evolving production needs, maximizing operational efficiency, and ensuring that the system remains up-to-date with the latest technological advancements.

Benefits of the EAF Optimizer:

• Achieves stable and high-quality steel production with dynamic process control
• Optimizes material usage through holistic calculation of input materials
• Enhances operational efficiency with powerful metallurgical models
• Reduces energy consumption and tap-to-tap time for cost-effective production
• Increases flexibility and adaptability with a modular software architecture
• Enables seamless upgrades and integration with existing systems
• Supports cross-aggregate process optimization with a robust database