This 500,000 tpy greenfield electric furnace melt shop incorporated a Midrex direct reduction unit, two 100-ton electric furnaces and a six-strand billet caster, producing 90 to 200 mm billets.

Scope of Services
Feasibility studies, capital and operating cost estimates, detailed engineering, project and construction management and start-up.

Project Highlights

• The first major steelmaking shop, based on continuous DRI feed with close control of material and energy rates
• Fast track (15-month) construction period, on schedule and 5% under budget
• A rake-type turnover cooling bed to accommodate 12 m billets