The pig iron transport from the blast furnace to the steelwork is a very stable process. The Temperature, analysis and quantity of pig iron are mostly constant, but the torpedoes offer a considerable potential for improvement and influence on the current production goals.

Process:

• Entire pig iron transport process
• Improving logistics in pig iron transport, e.g. through changed heating method, standby and reserve strategy, filling level optimization
• Heat loss optimization through logistics measures, cover concepts and improved insulation concepts.
• Desulphurisation technology in torpedo’s

Engineering:

• Testing and evaluation of torpedo vessel steel shell

Refractory:

• Engineering of lining concepts
• Monitoring of refractory linings and refractory repairs
• Lining and damage assessment
• Increased refractory service life by optimizing the lining technique (easier and quicker lining) and material selection (bauxite, andalusite, ASC, "shotcreting", hot repairs)
• Torpedo safety: Thermal imaging of the steel structure as well as residual stone measurements with laser technology in torpedoes during operation
• Energy saving concepts such as realistic heat loss comparisons, cover system, improved insulation or optimization in logistics