Focus Area

• Strategic Metallurgy & Process Development 

Short Description

In this study, qoncept conducted an on-site assessment of the ladle management practices at a steel foundry, with a specific focus on the ladle preheating process. The scope included recording and analyzing the current condition during production and jointly defining the desired state in collaboration with plant personnel. Based on these findings, the energy consumption and associated costs for ladle preheating were quantified and evaluated in relation to their impact on liquid steel temperature control. Potential areas for technological improvement were identified, and the resulting energy savings were estimated. The study concluded with an ROI-based analysis to support decision-making regarding possible upgrades or replacement of the current preheating technology.