Mar. 07, 2025
DC electric arc furnace in steelmaking is a steelmaking electric furnace used for primary steelmaking, which uses high current and low voltage electricity to heat and melt steel scrap.
Unlike traditional AC EAF, DC electric arc furnaces represent a different concept in design, usually lined with refractory materials, larger furnaces usually also have water cooling systems, and are equipped with retractable furnace roofs.
DC EAF can effectively melt and refine steel and are an important part of modern steel production.
The working principle of DC steelmaking electric furnace mainly involves using the high temperature generated by arc discharge to melt steel scrap. The following is the basic process of its working principle:
1. Power supply system: DC furnaces supply current to the furnace through a DC power supply. The current usually flows through electrodes and forms an arc between them and the charge.
2. Arc generation: The DC current between the electrode (usually graphite or copper) and the charge causes the formation of an arc. The arc is due to the high temperature plasma generated when the current passes through the gas, and the temperature can reach more than 3000°C.
3. Melting process: The high temperature of the arc rapidly heats and melts the scrap metal in the furnace. Since each electrode in the furnace can independently adjust the current, the operator can flexibly control the melting rate and energy distribution.
4. Furnace atmosphere: Steelmaking electric furnace usually operate in a reduced pressure or inert gas environment to reduce the effects of oxidation and impurities and ensure the quality of the molten metal.
5. Adjustment & refining: After the melting process is completed, the composition of the steel can be adjusted by adding alloying elements and chemical additives, followed by refining to improve the strength and toughness of the steel.
The design of DC electric arc furnace steelmaking helps to improve energy efficiency and significantly reduce electricity consumption, so its becoming more and more popular in modern steel production.
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