In recent decades, the demand for higher-quality, refined steels has increased steadily. At the same time, steel plants operate under the increasing pressure to design their processes more energy-efficient and reduce CO2 emissions drastically. Higher-grade steels which are demanded e.g. by the automotive or aerospace industry require further treatment in the so-called secondary metallurgical processes, which are often carried out under vacuum. Degassing, especially those with oxygen insufflation
Innovative vacuum solution cuts energy use by up to 90 percent
A technologically leading vacuum solution has won Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum another steel degassing order. JAILAXMI CASTING & ALLOYS, an Indian steel producer, was convinced by the innovative systems and redundant components. "The new system offers the right parameters to significantly reduce energy costs while at the same time being designed to guarantee a stable production process," explains Inamdar Shrikant, Regional
