Focus Area

• Ingot and Continuous Casting Optimization

Short Description

For this project, qoncept conducted a comprehensive technical assistance mission focused on the continuous casting operations of a steelmaking facility. The evaluation addressed multiple aspects of the casting process, including non-metallic inclusions, slag entrainment, reoxidation potential, casting powder usage, and the overall condition of the continuous casting equipment. During on-site assessments, the team analyzed material flow, process stability, and equipment performance across key components such as the ladle, tundish, mold, and strand guidance systems. Special attention was given to layout constraints affecting ladle transport and the resulting thermal and operational impacts. The study also reviewed casting powder interactions, mold wear, oscillation systems, secondary cooling efficiency, and the absence of automated cutting solutions. Based on the observed findings, qoncept proposed the replacement of the existing caster and outlined preliminary design support, bid evaluation, and metallurgical consulting options to support the implementation of an advanced continuous casting system.