Intelligent EAF (iEAF®) Technology

The main objectives of the iEAF® are:

• Reduction of conversion costs
• Productivity improvement
• Address environmental concerns

Maximum total energy savings are achieved with a complete off-gas analysis from start to end of heat.  This allows for the most effective, reliable closed-loop algorithms for post combustion control. 

iEAF® enabling technology can be applied to all variations of the EAF process including:

• Top charge melting furnaces (bucket and/or shaft) using scrap
• The Consteel® process with or without hot metal
• Continuous fed furnaces (DRI and/or pig iron)

While the basic structure remains constant, the automation hardware, software and communication modules can be customized according to the individual customer’s existing automation system and network.