A Dive into the Specific Electric Energy Consumption in Steelworks

摘要

The paper describes an application of optimization techniques for the minimization of the specific electrical energy consumption related to the production of steel for a steelworks situated in Italy. The major electrical consumption derives from two internal plants: the Electric Arc Furnace and the Ladle Furnace. This work addresses the problem of understanding the best settings (based on predefined models) to produce a specific steel, which is mainly characterized by its steelgrade and quality, with the minimum energy consumption.