Conveners
Innovations in EAF Technology I
- Mauro Bianchi Ferri (Acciarium)
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Hans-Jörg Krassnig (Primetals Technologies Austria)11/05/2026, 11:10EEC 1.A Innovations in electric arc furnace (EAF) technologyKeynote Presentation
The steel industry is accelerating toward decarbonization, and electric arc furnace (EAF) technology stands at the forefront of this transformation. Primetals Technologies introduces a portfolio of advanced solutions that redefine efficiency, sustainability, and operational flexibility: EAF Ultimate, EAF Quantum, and the innovative Ultimate Move.
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Raeto Stadler (ABB Switzerland Ltd.)11/05/2026, 11:30EEC 1.A Innovations in electric arc furnace (EAF) technologyOral Presentation
Electric steelmaking is undergoing a significant technological transformation propelled by innovations in power electronics, automation, and digitalization. This paper presents a comprehensive evaluation of two generations of digital power supply technologies for AC electric arc furnaces (EAF), highlighting the successful implementation of advanced control systems that drive productivity,...
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Dr Christof Sihler (GE Vernova)11/05/2026, 11:50EEC 1.A Innovations in electric arc furnace (EAF) technologyOral Presentation
The expansion of EAF production, alongside with the large-scale deployment of renewable energy sources, has significant impact on network stability and local capacity. Steel producers will face growing pressure to minimize disruptions to the electrical grid and meet ever increasing utility requirements. To tackle these challenges a novel multilevel converter for the decoupling of EAF operation...
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Hamzah Alshawarghi (Linde)11/05/2026, 12:10EEC 1.A Innovations in electric arc furnace (EAF) technologyOral Presentation
Linde’s CoJet® gas-injection technology, introduced in 1996 and now installed in over 175 EAFs, has become the industry standard for chemical energy input. To further decarbonize EAF operations and improve process efficiency, Linde has developed three hydrogen-ready systems: the 3-in-1 Injector, the Fluidic Burner, and the OPTIVIEW® flue-gas monitoring system.
OPTIVIEW® provides continuous,...
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Mathieu Sanchez (GE Vernova)11/05/2026, 12:30EEC 1.A Innovations in electric arc furnace (EAF) technologyOral Presentation
The need of transition from blast furnace to electric arc furnace (EAF) steelmaking, driven by decarbonization targets and carbon regulation, is creating compounding challenges: growing furnace ratings, volatile electricity costs, degrading raw material quality, and increasing grid instability from renewable penetration. Classical technology of compensation (SVC, STATCOM) has reached its...
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Mr Dogan Ertas (Gemkom Makina)11/05/2026, 12:50EEC 1.A Innovations in electric arc furnace (EAF) technologyOral Presentation
In the steel production process, the Scrap Preheating Technique, which heats scrap to approximately 700°C through Electric Arc Furnace melting, enables a significant reduction in electrical energy consumption and, consequently, an increase in furnace efficiency. ”Furnace Energy Saving & Continuous Charging (FESCON) System’’ developed by GEMKOM, is a patented technology that brings significant...
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