BOF versus EAF, plate versus sections
BOF versus EAF, plate versus sections
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Hi All,
I noticed that in general heavy structural steel plate is produced via the hot metal route, using Basic Oxygen Furnaces. On the other hand, structural steel sections are predominantly produced out of scrap using Electric Arc Furnaces (at least in europe).
What reasons are there for this, either metallurgical or economical?
Cheers and thanks in advance
JMH
I noticed that in general heavy structural steel plate is produced via the hot metal route, using Basic Oxygen Furnaces. On the other hand, structural steel sections are predominantly produced out of scrap using Electric Arc Furnaces (at least in europe).
What reasons are there for this, either metallurgical or economical?
Cheers and thanks in advance
JMH





RE: BOF versus EAF, plate versus sections
RE: BOF versus EAF, plate versus sections
If you can overlook the basics of steel making, you might find this report interesting concerning the two production processes section regarding steel supply and resources required;
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RE: BOF versus EAF, plate versus sections
RE: BOF versus EAF, plate versus sections
RE: BOF versus EAF, plate versus sections