Making BOF Steelmaking More Efficient Based on the Experience of the Cherepovets Metallurgical Combine

Resumo

Results are reported from a study of BOF steelmaking at the Cherepovets Metallurgical Combine (CherMK), and the main measures that can make the BOF shop more efficient are described. The measures include improving the logistics of transport operations, the installation of new production equipment, or upgrade of the existing equipment. It is shown that the technical-economic indices of the shop can be improved in a short period of time at minimal cost by adopting a comprehensive approach to modernization of the present facilities.