New ladle tilting stand: An act of strength in a confined space
Challenges of choosing a location
Construction of the new ladle tilting stand required both a new location and complex planning. Its proximity to existing equipment, as in the case of the old Lime Filter Unit F, posed a particular challenge. This had to be partially dismantled and repurposed to ensure dust extraction for the ladle slag. This was where the interplay of planning and practical experience was crucial, an achievement that the project team mastered in flying colors.
Close coordination and precise planning were the keys to success
A fundamental part of the success was close cooperation and coordination between the various departments and external partners. Thanks to the expertise of the specialists at TSI and careful coordination of everyone involved, the complex project was implemented on schedule. Even difficult relocations, such as that of the dust collector, were implemented on time with the support of experienced construction specialists and assembly teams.
Highest-quality energy efficiency
Close cooperation with operations and technical specialists was indispensable in the project. Their knowledge of the process, which has been improving for decades, made it possible to design the new system for smooth integration into the overall system. Cooperation with LogServ and the technical departments was also characterized by a great deal of flexibility and made an important contribution to project success.
In a nutshell, a challenge that paid off
Implementation of the new ladle tilting stand in such a tight time frame was only possible thanks to the extraordinary commitment of everyone involved. The project team mastered each challenge with a high degree of professionalism and with a strong team spirit. The result: A modern system that optimally supports operations in the recycling center and reminds us of our successful cooperation.
Go to greentec steel
The greentec steel project of voestalpine is an ambitious step-by-step plan that makes a valuable contribution to the achievement of the climate goals. As a first step, the voestalpine Group plans to replace two blast furnaces with two electric arc furnaces (EAFs) by the year 2027. The investment volume amounts to roughly 1.5 billion euros.
Carbon emissions can be reduced by up to 30% as early as 2029 by making this switch from the blast furnace to the EAF. This corresponds to a savings of nearly 4 million tons of CO2 per year, amounting to nearly 5% of the carbon emissions in Austria. This makes greentec steel the largest climate protection program in Austria.
The two electric-arc furnaces will enable voestalpine to produce roughly 2.5 million tons of carbon-reduced steel by the year 2027, roughly 1.6 million tons in Linz and 850,000 tons in Donawitz. Learn more about greentec steel here.