Posted on 30 Aug 2023
Technology supplier Primetals tells Kallanish that ArcelorMittal has placed an order for new BOF converters for its Jõao Monlevade plant in Brazil.
The supply includes two new 135-tonne converters with maintenance-free suspension solutions and modern slag retention systems, which ensures shorter production cycles and higher steel quality compared with conventional technology. The investment also involves upgrading the primary dedusting systems and the installation of complete electrics and automation packages.
“The upgraded wet-type primary dedusting systems capture dust from the converters and send it to a water treatment plant and the resulting emissions will be significantly below the legal limit set by the Brazilian government,” Primetals explains. “The availability of the meltshop will increase since the equipment will require much less maintenance than the [furnace] currently in use”.
The startup of the new equipment is scheduled for the first quarter of 2025.
ArcelorMittal’s Jõao Monlevade plant produces wire rod for industrial applications such as steel wool and steel cord. The site is part of ArcelorMittal Brazil’s Long Steel division and has production capacity of 1.2 million tonnes/year.
Source:Kallanish
