Kanto Steel Confirms Savings from New EFSOP® Holistic Optimization System from Tenova Goodfellow
11/05/2014 - Kanto Steel Ltd. has signed off on performance savings for the supply and purchase of one EFSOP® Holistic Optimization System from Tenova Goodfellow that was commissioned in the spring 2014.
The EFSOP system was installed at the No. 1 top-charged 90-t EAF at the Kanto steel plant located at Tsuchiura-city, Ibaraki, Japan.
Consumption savings attained during the project lifecycle were electrical 0.5%, oxygen 8%, kerosene 20% and with an increase in yield of 0.5%. Total overall consumption savings reached were a little more than 190JPY/t.
Kanto Steel has the third EFSOP system currently operational in Japan and the fourth order within the last 24 months with proven results that are characteristic of recurring savings to Japanese steelmakers in the area of overall consumption savings.
Kanto Steel Ltd. was established in 1994 and is a consolidated subsidiary serving as a base in the Kanto area. Aiming to play a core role in local recycling, the company produces rebars and round bars. Kanto Steel Ltd. is part of the Kyoei Steel Group Company.
Tenova Goodfellow is part of the Metals Division of Tenova and is world leader in the design and supply of process control technology for the EAF and BOF markets. Tenova is a worldwide supplier of advanced technologies, products and engineering services for the Iron & Steel and Mining Industries providing innovative, integrated solutions for complete process areas. Tenova's network companies operate in 26 countries on 5 continents with more than 4,900 people.
Consumption savings attained during the project lifecycle were electrical 0.5%, oxygen 8%, kerosene 20% and with an increase in yield of 0.5%. Total overall consumption savings reached were a little more than 190JPY/t.
Kanto Steel has the third EFSOP system currently operational in Japan and the fourth order within the last 24 months with proven results that are characteristic of recurring savings to Japanese steelmakers in the area of overall consumption savings.
Kanto Steel Ltd. was established in 1994 and is a consolidated subsidiary serving as a base in the Kanto area. Aiming to play a core role in local recycling, the company produces rebars and round bars. Kanto Steel Ltd. is part of the Kyoei Steel Group Company.
Tenova Goodfellow is part of the Metals Division of Tenova and is world leader in the design and supply of process control technology for the EAF and BOF markets. Tenova is a worldwide supplier of advanced technologies, products and engineering services for the Iron & Steel and Mining Industries providing innovative, integrated solutions for complete process areas. Tenova's network companies operate in 26 countries on 5 continents with more than 4,900 people.
