The new furnace will reduce emissions and increase efficiency in copper alloy production
Tenova has secured a contract with Wieland Rolled Products North America to deliver a Reheating Walking Hearth Furnace integrated with a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) DeNOx emissions control system. This cutting-edge equipment will enable Wieland to expand the production of high-grade copper products, essential for the growth of several key industrial sectors.
The furnace, engineered by Tenova Italimpianti, has a processing capacity of up to 110 metric tons per hour. Powered by a natural gas combustion system, it features Tenova’s proprietary TR Flat Flame Roof burners equipped with integrated recuperators and post-combustors. Together with the SCR DeNOx system, this configuration ensures a substantial 90% reduction in NOx emissions. This proven technology has already delivered excellent environmental performance in both reheating and heat treatment applications.
This installation is a key element of Wieland’s broader investment to upgrade and expand its East Alton, Illinois facility. The project includes a new hot rolling mill designed to increase production capacity for copper and copper alloy components used in electric vehicles (EVs), EV charging networks, and renewable energy systems. With this modernization, Wieland aims to boost operational efficiency while reinforcing its commitment to advancing sustainable, future-ready technologies.
President, Wieland Rolling & Recycling
We are pleased to continue our collaboration with Tenova as we enter the next phases of this expansion project. Their technology and project management expertise are expected to support our production goals and sustainability efforts.
President & CEO, Tenova Inc.
This project is particularly meaningful for us because it integrates advanced combustion and fume treatment technologies to meet both performance and environmental targets. It’s a clear example of how we tailor heat treatment solutions to the unique requirements of non-ferrous production – a sector that is critical for the energy transition and the electrification of mobility. We are especially grateful for the opportunity to work with Wieland, a long-standing and valued client of Tenova.
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