Dongkuk Steel Mill Co. Ltd, a leading Korean steelmaker, has recently contracted Tenova Goodfellow Inc, a subsidiary of Tenova, a Techint Group Company and developer and provider of sustainable solutions for the green transition of the metals industry, to improve its furnace efficiency.
It is claimed that the installation and commissioning of Tenova’s NextGen® technology will provide enhanced EAF efficiency, real-time monitoring, and control capabilities.
The scope of the contract involves the supply and installation of Tenova’s NextGen® System at Dongkuk’s plant in Dong-gu, Incheon in the Republic of Korea.
The NextGen® system is tailored for Dongkuk Steel's 120-ton AC shaft furnace, incorporates advanced hardware and temperature sensors for off-gas measurement which include two sampling stations and a central cabinet.
“We are very proud to have been selected as a valued partner with Dongkuk Steel."
Marcello Pozzi, CEO of Tenova Goodfellow Inc.
Characterised by its hybrid laser/extractive off-gas analysis system, it is claimed that NextGen® offers numerous benefits including faster analytical response times and a comprehensive spectrum of process analysis, covering CO, H2O, CO2, O2, and H2. This, says Tenova, empowers operators with real-time monitoring and control capabilities, leading to minimized operational risks and optimized production efficiency. In addition, the system's low maintenance requirements contribute to cost savings in both hardware and installation, according to the company.
“We are very proud to have been selected as a valued partner with Dongkuk Steel,” states Marcello Pozzi, CEO of Tenova Goodfellow Inc. “Tenova’s latest NextGen®System will incorporate our newest improvements for an automatic probe cleaning system, humidity detection upstream and COppm downstream measurements for improved asset protection.”
Completion of installation and commissioning of the system is expected to be by end of 2024.