Siemens: New process technologies for the steel industry - Steel production facing up to the challenges of environmental protection

摘要

The introduction of new process technologies and optimization of individual production steps means that manufacturers of steel and iron as well as open-cast mines now have ways of cutting back on their use of resources and achieving environmental goals. "In collaboration with its customers, Siemens has demonstrated that economically efficient production can be successfully combined with protection of the environment", said Karl Schwaha, member of the managing board of the Metals Technologies Division in the Siemens Industrial Solutions and Services Group (I&S) and responsible for launching new technologies on the market. Globally, he continued, there were still large differences between companies regarding air pollution reduction, water consumption and waste handling. In some cases, there was a great need for modernization with new equipment, especially in the case of old production facilities. "However, measurable improvements in the environment record of companies", continued Schwaha, "show that iron and steel production worldwide is gradually facing up to the challenges of environmental protection."