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Induction Furnace Cost Model | Melt Shop Example Format

Example Format


Typical induction furnace steelmaking conversion costs
Example Format: Induction Furnace Cost Model
Item $/unitFactorUnitUnit costFixedVariableTotal
Scrapt 
Scrap transportt 
Ferroalloyst 
Fluxesunits 
Water100 litre 
Refractoriesunits 
ElectricitykWh 
ManpowerMHPT
Depreciationt
Liquid steel   


The table above shows the format of the induction furnace steelmaking cost model. This estimates melt shop conversion costs from ferrous scrap to liquid steel, on a typical 20–25-tonne furnace. [Ladle furnace costs are excluded].

This model is available for purchase from SteelOnTheNet. However, it should be understood that any further use of the model is likely to require

  • a knowledge of downstream cost structures [casting, rolling, etc]
  • further adaptation for actual scrap costs, for labour and energy costs, for depreciation charges etc
  • adjustment for local operational circumstances.

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