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    2Metals Technologies

    Secondary metallurgy solutions

    Technology, mechanical engineering, automation andelectrical engineering from a single source top values in productivity,consumption and availability

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    From alloy handling to degassing, desulfurization, and decarburization,

    the production of high-quality steels without secondary metallurgy is unthink-

    able. Its crucial that the entire plant meets all prescribed performance values

    while at the same time delivering the planned steel quality in a safe, repro-ducible manner. Our work is focused on fulfilling these requirements.

    You expect

    Efficient production and maximum

    productivity through application of

    comprehensive plant expertise

    Reliable delivery times, prompt com-

    missioning, fast run-up and reliable

    spare part supply

    Flexible plant design for the produc-

    tion of various steel qualities

    Low, demonstrably reachable consump-

    tion values for alloying elements and

    energy

    Reliable compliance with environ-

    mental regulations including future

    requirements

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    The right approach:Our secondary metallurgy solutionsfor your EAF or BOF steelmaking shop

    An MES (Manufacturing Execution Sys-

    tem) solution for optimized production

    planning and for minimizing of raw

    materials consumption.

    Our offerings also include power quality

    solutions for a stable, fault-free energy

    supply for your secondary metallurgy,even under high power loads.

    Complying with emission limits

    including future standards

    As a complete plant supplier we can pre-

    cisely configure the downstream environ-

    mental technologyto the gas exhaust

    parameters and the secondary metallurgy

    process cycle. Youre assured of not only

    fulfilling todays limit values, but of being

    prepared for tomorrows regulations as

    well.

    Ensured performance

    throughout the entire life-cycle

    With reliable operation thanks to knowl-

    edge transfer from our training experts,

    and assured spare part supply, Siemens

    VAIs comprehensive service offerings

    boostplant availability throughout theentire life-cycle. And we also cover your

    strategically planned modernization

    at just the right point in time in terms

    of both technology and economics.

    All components from Siemens VAI are

    built to withstand the highest everyday

    loads. We achieve this through extensive

    standardization, many years of teamwork

    with selected suppliers, certified output

    controls, and systematic quality assurance.

    In addition, we guarantee that parts criti-cal to performance will be produced in

    Germany.

    The result: Assured delivery times, high

    availability and a long plant life-cycle.

    Coordinated layout optimized process

    Just as decisive as component quality

    is the optimization of plant layout and

    process.

    Our experience helps us precisely coor-

    dinate movement cycles in order to mini-

    mize secondary processing times anduse electrical and thermal energy more

    efficiently. And by holistically taking all

    upstream and downstream plants into

    account, the individual cycle times can

    be cleanly balanced.

    Automation with power

    for productivity and quality

    All secondary metallurgy processes, from

    ladle furnace to vacuum treatment plant,

    are covered using an easily integrated

    automation solutionfrom Siemens VAI.In addition to process control, it also

    offers:

    Continuously developed process mod-

    els for the reliable, reproducible pro-

    duction of various steel qualities.

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    What does working with Siemens VAI stand for? It stands for thirty years ofvacuum

    technology and 100 years of Siemens experience as partner to the metals industry

    and an installed base of 180 secondary metallurgical plants. This unique combination

    of technology, mechanical and electrical engineering, and automation under the nameof Siemens VAI is your guarantee that all your requirements will be met.

    Good reasons for oursecondary metallurgy solutions

    Reliable fulfillment of the contractualconditions through a reliable plant

    from an experienced partner

    Faster, more reliable run-up using

    operator-friendly plants in combination

    with the process expertise of Siemens VAI

    Highest productivity, flexible process

    management and availability using

    perfectly coordinated technology, auto-

    mation and process models

    Always at the forefront of technical

    developments, for example through

    T-COB lance, the two-stage vacuum

    pump and powerful automationsolutions

    Fast amortization thanks to mini-

    mized consumption figures, high avail-

    ability and assured productivity

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    The VD process

    During vacuum treatment the carbon,

    oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, and sulfur

    contents are reduced in different process

    steps depending on the melt composi-

    tion. A vacuum alloy hopper system allowsfor compositional adjustments. Good

    homogenization and high alloy yields are

    characteristic features of this process. De-

    pending on the metallurgical reactions in

    the ladle, a freeboard of 600 1,200 mm

    is required. In order to increase productiv-

    ity, the VD system can also be designed

    (or expanded) to a twin-vessel system.

    Vacuum tank degassing systems (VD)Proven and reliable

    80 -t VD plant, Acc. Venete S.P.A., Camin, Italy

    Vacuum tank degassing is one of the old-

    est degassing techniques in use in the

    steel industry for improving steel quality.

    A teeming ladle is placed in a vacuum

    tank, which is connected to a vacuum

    pump system. The ladle is equipped with

    13 porous plugs through which inert

    gas is injected into the melt to promote

    stirring. Metallurgical reactions such as

    degassing, deoxidation, decarburization,

    desulfurization and alloying take place

    under vacuum conditions.

    Vacuum alloying hopper

    Vacuum cover

    TV camera

    Suction line

    Slide gate

    T&S lance

    Heat shield

    Vacuum vessel

    Argon brick

    Good homogenization

    and high alloy yields.

    Features and benefits

    Accelerated reactions under vacuum

    conditions

    Achieving low contents of carbon,

    oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen and sulfur

    Improved steel cleanliness, especiallywith respect to oxides and sulfides

    Low investment and operational costs

    Selected references

    Salzgitter AG, Salzgitter, Germany

    Azovstal, Mariupol, Ukraine

    olakoglu Metalurji A.S., Gebze, Turkey

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    The VOD system is a tank degassing

    unit which is additionally equipped

    with an oxygen blowing lance. This ad-

    ditional oxygen supply can be used for

    the production of extra low carbon grade

    stainless steel (forced decarburization) or

    for chemical heating of the melt in con-

    junction with aluminum/silicon additions

    (VD-OB process). The vacuum pump is

    designed accordingly, having a higher

    capacity in order to cope with the in-

    creased off-gas volume.

    Metallurgical benefits

    Production of ULC grades (VD-OB

    process)

    Production of extra low Carbon stain-

    less steel grades (VOD process)

    Operation possible with varying initialcarbon contents

    Flexibility to use lower cost HC alloying

    materials

    Low chromium oxidation losses in

    stainless steel production resulting

    from low partial pressure

    High rate of chromium recovery by slag

    metallurgy

    Chemical heating

    Low final content of dissolved gas

    Improved steel cleanliness (non-

    metallic inclusions)

    Achievement of exact compositional

    values

    Selected references

    Lisco, Guangzhou, P.R. China

    Wuyang ISCO, Wuyang, P.R. China

    Gerdau Acos Finos Piratini,

    Porto Alegre, Brazil

    Acc. Venete S.P.A., Camin, Italy

    VD-OB / VOD systemFor maximum metallurgical flexibility

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    110 -t VD/VOD plant, Wuyang ISCO, Wuyang, China

    Vacuum alloying hopper

    Vacuum cover

    TV camera

    Suction line

    Slide gate

    T&S lance

    Water-cooled

    heat shield

    Vacuum vessel

    Argon brick

    Oxygen lance

    Production of ultralow carbon

    grades and stainless steel

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    The RH process is carried out in a

    refractory-lined vessel, equipped with

    two snorkels which are immersed in the

    steel bath. By reducing the system pres-

    sure and injecting inert gas into the upleg

    snorkel, the melt rises into the vacuum

    vessel where decarburization, degassing

    and other degassing reactions take place.

    The steel then recirculates the entire heat

    which will be rapidly treated. Immersion

    of the snorkels is either carried out by

    lowering the vacuum vessel or by lif ting

    the ladle. In order to minimize vessel ex-

    change time a quick-change vessel

    system can be provided.

    Metallurgical benefits

    Optimum decarburization to less than

    15 ppmOperation also with varying initial car-

    bon contents

    Flexibility to use lower-cost HC alloying

    materials

    Chemical heating of the melt possible

    Low final content of dissolved gas

    Improved overall steel cleanliness

    Achievement of exact compositional

    values

    RH plantsThe vacuum circulation process

    150 -t RH plant, Benxi ISCO, Benxi, P.R. China Removing the snorkels

    Vacuum

    alloyinghopper

    Argon

    tuyeres

    Vacuum vessel

    Suction line

    Slide gate

    Vessel

    bottom

    tuyeres

    Ladle

    Side wall

    burner

    T-COB lance

    Fast

    decarburization

    Selected references

    voestalpine Stahl, Linz, Austria

    ArcelorMittal Mditerrane,

    Fos-sur-Mer, France

    Maanshan ISCO,

    Maanshan, P.R. China

    Zhangjiagang Hongfa (ZHF),

    Jinfeng Town, P.R. China

    ArcelorMittal Gent (Sidmar), Gent,

    Belgium

    Companhia Siderrgica Paulista

    (COSIPA), Cubato, Brazil

    ArcelorMittal Tubaro (CST),

    Tubaro, Brazil

    Gerdau Aominas, Sao Paulo,

    Brazil

    Zhangjiagang Rong Sheng (ZRS),

    Jinfeng Town, P.R. China

    Jiang Yin Xing Cheng, Jiangyin

    City, P.R. China

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    170 -t RH/T-COB plant at COSIPA, Cubatao, Brazil

    T-COB lancePerfectly controlled decarburization

    T-COB lance in process

    UV cell for flame control

    Laval nozzle

    for oxygen blowing

    Camera

    Ignition burner

    T-COB lance (Technometal Combined Ox-

    ygen Blowing) is provided at an RH plant

    for the injection of oxygen for forced de-

    carburization, chemical heating, injection

    of gas and oxygen for vessel preheating,

    as well as for skull removal inside the RH

    vessel. Thus, a T-COB lance is crucial for

    the production of ultralow carbon steel

    grades.

    The lance is equipped with a UV cell for

    flame control during burning. The lance

    can be equipped with a camera to ob-

    serve steel circulation, alloying additions

    during treatment, the flame development

    during burner function for safety reasons

    and for refractory inspections. In addi-

    tion, a pyrometer can be installed inside

    the vessel for temperature measurements

    to avoid damage to the refractory and for

    the continuous measurement of the steel

    temperature.

    Features

    Oxygen blowing for decarburization

    and chemical heating

    Heating temperature burner

    approx. 1,400 C

    RH vessel heating up to 50 C/ h

    Skull removal

    Main benefits

    Possible to decarburize heats with

    higher carbon levels

    The steel can be heated during RH

    treatment

    Quick skull removal using burner

    function

    Can be used for heating of RH vessel

    Observation of steel circulation

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    Features and benefits

    Use of only one DETEM ladle for fur-

    nace tapping, vacuum treatment and

    casting

    Low temperature losses with the use of

    high-grade insulation materials and aspecially designed ladle shape charac-

    terized by a small freeboard

    Reaction space provided for the special

    DETEM ladle and ladle cover

    Developed in the mid-1980s, the DETEM

    process represents the ideal solution for

    secondary metallurgical operations for

    small heat sizes ranging from 5 to 20 tons.

    The process was the result of a joint re-

    search and development project between

    Siemens VAI and Drrenberg Edelstahl.

    All process steps which are possible in

    VD and VOD plants can be economically

    carried out with the DETEM process, even

    the production of special and stainless

    steel grades. DETEM plants are in opera-

    tion worldwide, particularly in micromills,

    forging shops and foundries.

    The DETEM processThe clever way to economic metallurgy

    Unique vacuum sealing system between

    the ladle and vacuum cover, consisting

    of a combination of refractory materials

    and neoprene

    Extremely low suction capacities re-

    quired due to small system volumeTherefore, low consumption of steam

    and cooling water

    Identical metallurgical benefits as with

    VD/VOD plants

    Selected references

    Drrenberg Edelstahl, Rnderoth,

    Germany

    R.W. Carrs, Sheffield, United Kingdom

    Microsteel, Durban, South Africa

    Shougang Gitane, Shougang, P.R. China

    Breitenfeld Edelstahl AG, Mitterdorf,

    Austria

    Emirates Techno Casting (ETC), Dubai,

    U.A.E.

    5 -t DETEM vacuum degassing plant at R.W. Carrs,

    Sheffield, United Kingdom

    12 -t DETEM plant for stainless steelmaking at Microsteel,

    Durban, South Africa

    Alloying

    hopper

    Argonbrick

    Oxygen lance

    Slide gate

    Suction

    line

    Compensator

    Vacuum

    cover

    Vacuum

    ladle

    Vacuum trough

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    Design features

    Our ladles share the same outstanding

    design features as in SIMETALCISEAF. A

    compact design guarantees minimum

    space requirement while offering easy ac-

    cess to the roof and for electrode replace-ment. The main features comprise:

    Water-cooled roof without refractory

    lining in center area

    Automatic lance manipulators for

    temperature measuring, sampling,

    stirring, and/or powder injection

    Wire feeding for deoxidation and

    microalloying

    Automatic coupling system for stirring

    gas

    Inert gas stirring system (porous plugs

    and/or purging lance)

    Layout arrangements

    Single ladle furnace:

    Fixed or swiveling gantry

    Single or twin ladle cars or turret

    Twin ladle furnace:

    Swing-type gantry with two roofs

    Standing or hanging gantry

    Twin ladle cars or turrets

    Main benefits

    Buffer function between melting and

    casting

    Reduced melting unit refining time and

    tapping temperature

    Exact temperature adjustment for con-tinous casting

    Steel purification and homogenization

    Exact adjustment of the steel composi-

    tion (metallurgical fine-tuning)

    Improvements in productivity, casting

    yield and steel quality

    Reduction in total costs

    Reduction in refractory consumption

    Selected references

    Single ladle furnace:Mittal Steel, Karmet, Kazakhstan

    MMK Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel

    Works, Magnitogorsk, Russia

    voestalpine Stahl, Linz, Austria

    Twin ladle furnace:

    ArcelorMittal Carinox, Chtelet, Belgium

    Azovstal, Mariupol, Ukraine

    Salzgitter Flachstahl, Salzgitter,

    Germany

    Operational features

    Operation with submerged long arc

    under synthetic slag

    Efficient energy input with high active

    power and efficient heat transfer

    Stirring by blowing inert gas into thesteel to improve fast slag reactions and

    heat transfer

    Treatment times of less than 20 min

    (twin LF)

    Buffer function between melt shop

    and caster

    Divert refining time from the EAF/

    converter

    Decrease tapping temperature at the

    EAF/converter

    Exact temperature adjustment for con-

    tinuous casting

    Improvement in casting performance

    by exact ladle arriving time

    Steel purification and homogenization

    Exact adjustment of the steel composi-

    tion (metallurgical fine-tuning)

    Improved cleanliness of the steel

    All steel qualities, including stainless

    steel, can be treated

    165 -t twin ladle furnaces at Carinox, Chtelet, Belgium

    Ladle furnacesThe quality link between melting and casting

    Installation of a ladle furnace between the

    melting and casting areas is vital to assure

    quality and/or productivity improvements in

    steelmaking. Ladle furnace arrangements

    include single stations (with fixed/swiveling

    gantries or with ladle cars/turrets) and also

    twin stations (two roofs) with one swivelingelectrode gantry.

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    Vacuum pumps and dust removalThe heart of every vacuum degassing plant

    The vacuum pump systems necessary

    for vacuum degassing units are entirely

    designed and engineered by Siemens VAI

    process specialists. This ensures that the

    technical performance of each supplied

    pump system will meet the process and

    metallurgical requirements under all cli-

    matic conditions.

    Corus Aldwarke, Rotherham, England

    Full range of solutions

    Cooling tower

    Water ring pumps

    A typical pump system consists of an

    arrangement of steam ejectors with the

    necessary condensation stages, often in

    combination with water ring pumps.

    Siemens VAI offers the full range of

    pumping systems, including customized

    and cost-saving solutions for tailpipe and

    hot-well tank systems.

    An economic solution

    for dust removal

    Significant dust quantities (up to 5 kg of

    dust per ton of treated steel) are gener-

    ated during vacuum degassing processes,

    mainly with oxygen blowing. In order to

    avoid the high investment costs which

    could be necessary for a water treatment

    plant, including a sludge thickener and

    sludge disposal system, a specially de-

    signed bag filter unit is installed in the

    suction line prior to the vacuum pump.

    Virtually all of the generated dust is re-

    moved from the waste gas stream under

    vacuum conditions.

    Hybrid pump Full steam ejector pump

    Cooling tower12

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    Advanced automation solutionsEnhancing the overall performance

    Siemens VAI stands for the combination

    of technological expertise and unique

    automation experience. Basic automation,

    process control, process models for vari-

    ous steel qualities and master production

    planning on the MES (Manufacturing

    Execution System) level all come from

    one source closely tuned in to plant

    construction.

    Our comprehensive automation solu-

    tion for secondary metallurgy is based

    on an integrated, open concept for all

    processes from ladle furnace to vacuum

    treatment units.

    The modular design ensures that every

    unit of the automation system can be

    separately planned, started up and re-

    paired without an interruption of the

    entire process. The central performancecharacteristics are found in the following

    overview:

    Main benefits

    Stable production conditions, system-

    atic quality improvement

    Higher productivity through optimized

    treatment

    Secure investment thanks to high flex-

    ibility for expansions

    Reduced downtimes, service and spare

    parts costs through preventative serviceconcepts

    Vacuum model calculations

    Cyclic calculation of remaining degas-

    sing time and C contents in steel bath

    Periodic recalculation (flexibly adjust-

    able) of exact steel bath temperature

    and energy contentPrediction of completion of heat based

    on actual operating parameters and

    target values

    Heat pacing

    Calculation of required vacuum treat-

    ment time

    Recommendation of necessary operat-

    ing procedures

    Exact coordination of secondary

    metallurgical operations

    Treatment progress information to

    continuous caster

    Operator guidance

    User-friendly, instantaneous, graphical

    display of all important process data

    Recommendation of operating proce-

    dures for fulfilling all quality and pro-

    duction demands

    Analysis of previous heat histories and

    trends

    Metallurgical model

    Final adjustment of steel bath chemical

    composition on a cost-optimized basis

    Continual recalculation of steel bath

    and slag chemistry, considering the

    composition of all charged materials andthe resulting metallurgical reactions

    Desulfurization, alloying and deoxida-

    tion included

    Thermal supervision and control

    Periodic recalculation of exact steel

    bath temperature and energy content

    Automatic temperature control for

    sequence casting

    Keeping an eye on resources,

    keeping planning under control

    The automation solution also encompass-

    es MES solutions that address questions

    such as: Is the resource available, in use

    or being repaired? Is it configured proper-

    ly for the planned processing step? What

    is itshistory? Its performed operatinghours, defect tendency, etc.?

    In this way, the rough and the detail

    planning can be realistically aligned

    to the available resources and then

    implemented.

    ERP

    MES

    Automation

    Power, drives and infrastructure

    Process

    ... from the field up to the management levelLeading automation solutions based on standards such as

    SIMATIC S7 and SIMATIC IT on all plant levels ...

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    To be successful in the steel market

    today, a producer must continually

    improve steel quality as well as produc-

    tivity and reduce conversion costs.

    Continuous development in technology,

    equipment and systems means that withrelatively small investments, major im-

    provements can be made in steel qual-

    ity, plant performance and production

    efficiency.

    Siemens VAI offers a comprehensive

    range of tailor-made upgrading solutions

    for the harsh operating conditions of

    electric steelmaking. All components and

    systems supplied are designed for endur-

    ance, easy access and low maintenance

    and offer superb value for the money.

    Features

    Multidimensional problem-solving

    expertise capabilities for turnkey

    system supply

    Individual, customer-oriented solution

    approach

    Minimum interruption in ongoing plant

    operations

    Our servicesBest performance throughout the lifetime of your plant

    Proven short solution implementation

    times within scheduled plant shutdowns

    Fast response and short delivery times

    Rapid action response teams in emer-

    gency situations

    Continual technology and service im-provement through partner feedback

    Worldwide service network

    In-house workshop for highest-quality

    materials and workmanship

    Proven short return on investments

    Main benefits

    Continuous improvement in plant

    performance

    Higher plant availability

    Technological solutions for boostingproductivity

    Improved and consistent product

    quality

    Lower conversion costs

    Long-term relationships and partner-

    ships

    Tailored solution for the

    best steel quality, and the

    highest plant efficiency

    and performance.

    Selected references

    Salzgitter Flachstahl, Stahlwerke Bous,

    Germany

    Gerdau Acos Finos Piratini,

    Porto Alegre, Brazil

    Hangzhou Iron&Steel, Hanggang,P.R. China

    Hadeed Saudi Iron and Steel Company,

    Al-Jubail, Saudi Arabia

    MMK Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel

    Works, Magnitogorsk, Russia

    olakoglu Metalurji A.S., Gebze, Turkey

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    Expertise from experienceSelected success stories with secondary metallurgy solutions

    One solution two highlights

    Customer: NLMK Novolipetsk Steel, Lipetsk, Russia

    Plant type: 2 x 330t ladle furnace; Highlight: CaSi Injection; slag stopper unit between BOF converter and ladle furnace

    Our solution: Installation of two 330t LF including alloy system, complete Automation and Auxilliaries.

    Complete metallurgical support.

    The result: Extension of product range (e.g. very low sulfur content steel grades for gas pipes and marine pipes)

    Decrease of BOF converter tapping temperature

    Increase of productivity

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    Optimized logistics boosting productivity

    Customer: ArcelorMittal Mditerrane, Fos-sur-Mer, France

    Plant type: RH plants with TOP lance, 315 tons heat size

    Our solution: Complete implementation of a RH plant with the possibility

    to move the ladle car under the vacuum unit.

    The result: Very high productivity increase through sophisticated

    logistic concept.

    The first and largest

    Customer: Maanshan ISCO, Maanshan, China

    Plant type: RH twin plant with T-COB lance and twin ladle furnace,

    330 tons heat size

    Our solution: Implementation of the first and largest plant of this type

    (a twin plant with quick-change vessels).

    The result: Significantly higher productivity and plant availability

    than with single RH plants.

    Twins

    Customer: Salzgitter AG, Salzgitter, Germany

    Plant type: VD plant, 210 tons heat size

    Our solution: Installation of two twin ladle furnaces in combination

    with three VD units for degassing and decarburization.

    The result: Increased productivity through arrangement of a

    ladle furnace and a VD unit each on one track.

    Maximum production, low running costs

    Customer: Azovstal, Mariupol, Ukraine

    Plant type: VD-OB plant, 350 tons heat size

    Our solution: Implementation of the largest twin-VD plant worldwide.

    The result: Optimum operating costs through the large charge size.

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    Completely Integrated Solutions with Siemens VAI:Integrated offerings for higher plant performance

    Optimized processes

    We lay the foundation for optimized

    processes with proven, leading products

    worldwide, including mechanical and

    technological engineering for metal

    production, rolling and strip processing

    as well as process control engineering,

    drive engineering and power supply. Inte-

    grated online and offline process models

    reflect decades of practical experience

    and help to ensure reliable, reproducible

    quality.

    Our process engineering expertise fuses

    these products into complete plant solu-

    tions that also accommodate the upstream

    and downstream processes. These solu-

    tions are the basis for optimal resource

    use, minimized waiting times and reduced

    maintenance and spare parts costs, as

    well as wide flexibility with respect to raw

    materials and the resulting products.

    Efficient production control

    A further factor for competitive produc-

    tion is the quality of information process-

    ing. Production data must be consoli-

    dated and compared with planning data

    to ensure optimal production flow.

    As a leading supplier for the metals indus-

    try Siemens VAI offers integrated infor-

    mation technology across all automation

    levels from the sensor to the Enterprise

    Resource Planning system. Patented solu-

    tions, such as for direct reduction plants,

    electric arc furnaces, hot strip mills,

    profile rolling or processing lines, enable

    systematic quality assurance, efficient lo-

    gistics, flexible production planning and

    scheduling, end-to-end tracking and trac-

    ing from raw materials to the end product

    and back, and much more.

    Maximized life-cycle returns

    Services from Siemens VAI help to ensure

    high profitability for your plant through-

    out the entire life-cycle. Reliable project

    implementation by our specialists sets

    the course for quick start-up and repay-

    ment of funds as scheduled.

    During the operating phase, preventive

    maintenance, standardized components

    and component design that meets the

    requirements of steel plants help keep

    maintenance costs low. A reliable spare

    parts supply with in-house workshops

    for key components ensures high avail-

    ability. And modernization at the right

    time guarantees a high level of competi-

    tiveness and compliance with environ-

    mental regulations in the future.

    Higher availability

    Measurable process improvement

    Greater productivity

    Integrated information technology

    Reduced life-cycle costs

    Maximum protection of your investment

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    Perfect integration of every aspect

    Completely Integrated Solutions

    from Siemens VAI your benefits

    from an integrated concept:

    High process quality, lower energy costs and in-

    creased throughput by taking all process steps

    into account

    Reproducible high product quality and efficient

    use of charging materials thanks to integrated

    process models

    High enterprise quality, low life-cycle costs and

    unique investment protection through flexible

    production based on metal-specific MES systems,intelligent plant design and integrated planning.

    Completely Integrated Solutions offera comprehensive range of products

    and services, tailored and refined to the

    specific requirements of your plant.

    The key to this approach is the close inter-

    linking of plant construction, process

    engineering, electrical and automation

    engineering, sensors and actuators, as

    well as information technology and

    life-cycle services, seamlessly integrated

    by Siemens VAI.

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    For further information please contact:

    Siemens VAI

    Metals Technologies GmbH

    Schifferstr. 22

    47059 Duisburg, Germany

    Phone: +49 (203) 3182-0

    Fax: +49 (203) 3182-100

    E-mail: secondarymetallurgy.metals

    @siemens.com

    Headquarters:

    Siemens VAI

    Metals Technologies GmbH

    P.O. Box 4, Turmstr. 44

    4031 Linz, Austria

    E-mail: [email protected]

    The information provided in this brochure

    contains merely general descriptions or

    characteristics of performance which in

    actual case of use do not always apply

    as described or which may change as

    a result of further development of the

    products. An obligation to provide the re-

    spective characteristics shall only exist if

    expressly agreed in the terms of contract.

    Order No.: E10001-M3-A3-V3-7600

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    Subject to change without prior notice

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