Siemens modernises electric arc furnace at Swiss Steel to shorten process times and cut conversion costs

摘要

Swiss Steel AG has placed an order with Siemens Metals Technologies for major modernisation work on the company's electric arc furnace in Emmenbrucke, in the Lucerne canton. The main goals of the project are to shorten process times and cut conversion costs. Production capacity will rise to 650,000 tonnes of steel per year and, at the same time, operating safety will be increased and maintenance costs reduced. The project is due to be completed in August 2013.