Electric Arc Furnace - Technology Developments

A chart is shown depicting various technological landmarks in the development of EAF steelmaking over the period 1970 - 2000.

Amongst the historical developments shown are developments in tap-to-tap time, changes in electrode consumption and in electricity use, as well as timelines for the introduction of secondary metallurgy, the water-cooled panel, the water cooled oxygen lance, foaming slag practice, the ladle furnace, lance manipulation etc.

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