EVO TECH and MINITEC Partnership for Energy Optimizing Furnaces (EOF)
EVO TECH has entered into a strategic agreement with MINITEC, Brazil, to manufacture, supply, install, commission, and provide subsequent repairs for Energy Optimizing Furnaces (EOF) in India. This collaboration aims to bring advanced, efficient, and cost-effective steel production solutions to the Indian market.

Components of the Energy Optimizing Furnace (EOF) The "Energy Optimizing Furnace (EOF)" includes some or all of the following essential components:

• EOF Proper: The main furnace unit where the melting and refining process occurs
• Scrap Preheater (if specified): Preheats scrap material using waste heat, improving energy efficiency.
• Waste Heat Recovery System (if specified): Captures and reuses waste heat from the furnace, enhancing overall energy efficiency.
• Gas Cleaning System: Ensures emissions are cleaned to meet environmental standards.

Scrap Storage, Handling, and Charging: Efficient management and charging of scrap materials into the furnace.

Flux and Alloy Addition System: Adds necessary fluxes and alloys to the melt for desired chemical composition.

Water Cooled Elements and Their Water Feeding System: Keeps critical furnace components cool to prevent overheating and damage.

Process Fluids System: Manages the flow of essential process fluids within the furnace system.

Hot Metal, Steel, and Slag Handling Equipment: Facilitates the handling and processing of molten metal and slag.

Control and Instrumentation System: Advanced controls and instrumentation for precise furnace operation and monitoring.

Ancillary Systems: Additional systems supporting the main furnace operations.

Unique Features of the Energy Optimizing Furnace (EOF) The EOF is a melting/refining oxygen-based process for producing liquid steel, starting from hot metal and incorporating up to 40% scrap, preheated in the process. Key features include:

• Combined Oxygen Blowing: Utilizes both submerged and atmospheric oxygen blowing to enhance efficiency
• Maximum Utilization of Sensible Heat: Efficiently uses heat generated from reactions for preheating scrap and other processes.
• Scrap Preheating: Uses sensible heat from waste gases to preheat scrap, improving energy efficiency.
• High Scrap Utilization: Capable of incorporating up to 40% scrap in the charge, reducing costs.
• Submerged Tuyeres: Special tuyeres for submerged oxygen blowing, ensuring long life and efficiency.
• ficient Wet Dedusting System: Reduces dust emissions, ensuring environmental compliance.
• Deslagging and Second Slag Formation: Efficient removal of slag and formation of secondary slag during the blow process.
• High Purity Liquid Steel: Produces steel with very low levels of phosphorus and sulfur.
• Low Noise Levels: Designed to operate with minimal noise.
• High Productivity: able of up to 45 heats per day, ensuring high production rates.

Conclusion:
Combining these features, the EOF provides a lower cost of production than other routes while offering great flexibility in the metallic charge mix. This partnership between EVO TECH and MINITEC ensures the delivery of advanced, efficient, and cost-effective steel production solutions in India, positioning the EOF as a premier choice for modern steel manufacturing.