H5 304E Adding Value to Your Steel SMS Mevac

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The way forward in secondary metallurgy

SMS SIEMAG

SECONDARY METALLURGY

SMS Mevac


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Adding value to your steelSMS MEVAC


ADDING VALUE TO YOUR STEEL

SMS Mevac delivers highly efficient, innovative technologies and services

for future-oriented refining of liquid steel, effectively complementing your

steelmaking activities.

In the prime sector of high quality and future-oriented steel grades, our world-

wide leading market position is based upon our unique metallurgical and

process expertise. You can be confident that your investments in SMS Mevac

technologies and services will be profitable, sustainable and secure. For these

reasons, we call what we do for our customers, adding value to your steel!

A STRONG COMPANY

BACKGROUND

SMS Mevac is responsible for secondary metallurgy

within SMS Siemag AG, a leading global specialist

in steelmaking plants and rolling mill technologies.

Our plants fully meet the requirements of all steel

producers worldwide.

The term Mevac in our company name is derived

from two sources: Standard Messo, founded in

1960, and Vacmetal, founded in 1969, both providing

pioneering solutions for secondary metallurgical

processes. They merged to form Mevac in 1999.

AN HOLISTIC APPROACH

Our target is to deliver outstanding solutions in

secondary metallurgy, adding substantial value to

your steel. To achieve this goal, we balance process

technologies, market requirements, customer

demands and environmental responsibilities. This

includes engineering, equipment supply, supervision

of erection and commissioning, as well as training

and after sales services.

SMS Mevacs business strategy brings together

five dimensions of expertise (5Ds) in an integrat ed

concept:

Advanced steel quality

Performance and productivity

Lifecycle maintenance

Safety, health, and environment

ROI and TCO driven perspectives.

This unique combination delivers added value to

the steelmaker, providing end-user markets with

successful products.

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Advanced steel quality

IMPROVING THE VALUE CHAIN

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THE QUALITY SEGMENT

AN ENERGETIC DRIVE

The market for advanced steel grades is developing

strongly. Worldwide, the demand for infrastructure

and consumer goods is growing at similar rates,

Against the background of a promising economic

outlook, advanced steel qualities are important

drivers for prosperous growth. Providing these

steels for demanding applications is the basis for

reliable products, ultimately supporting substantial

global development.

SUPPORTING LEADING INDUSTRIES

High strength, low weight and corrosion resistant steel

qualities are becoming more and more important.

An impressive range of industrial applications is based

on such advanced steel qualities.

Application driven technologies for efficient production

processes require advanced steel qualities, e.g. in

transportation or packaging. For these reasons, the

activities of leading industries have to be based

on high levels of production, demand and further

development of quality steels.


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EXTENDING YOUR PRODUCT

PORTFOLIO

Your investments in well proven secondary

metallurgical technology from SMS Mevac will

help you satisfy the global demand for future-

oriented products.

SMS Mevac offers a wide range of support and

technology to enhance the product portfolio of

your existing steelmaking plant:

process analysis for continuous improvement

definition of the most suitable secondary

metallurgical process for your application

intelligent integration of SMS Mevacs

secondary metallurgical technology.

These activities are executed in a custom-made

way for your plant to effectively match demand

in growing market segments.

Steel quality

High strength, low weight, high

formability, fine surface quality

High temperature strength,

minimized losses

Acid and alkali resistant

High strength, polishable surface,

corrosion resistance

Low temperature ductility,

HIC resistant, high strength

Machinability, weldability,

high strength

Low weight, high formability,

food-neutral

Industry

Automotive,

Transportation

Energy

Chemical

Building,

Architecture

Pipeline

Mechanical

engineering,

Construction

Packaging


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SMS MEVACS PRODUCT BRANDS

By means of secondary metallurgical technology,

final products achieve exceptional and unique quality

properties. To underline SMS Mevacs leading role,

branded products are an essential part of our quality

strategy.

X-eed is the brand name of the overall SMS Mevac

portfolio. The recirculation degasser program

features multi-functional RH-TOP lance systems

and RH-SC Splash Control units, as well as the

RH-RockerType unit. The br and Twinjection is the

name of our hot metal pre-treatment unit with

two injection lines in one lance.

ENGINEERING SUPREMACY

We individually tune and adjust each component

of your secondary metallurgical plant. Our total

commitment to technologies and service helps in

creating exceptionally efficient performance, giving

unique competitiveness with respect to economy

and the environment.

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Performance and productivity

EFFICIENT TECHNOLOGIES

AND SERVICES

THE PIONEERING FORCE: SMS MEVAC

For decades, SMS Mevac has supported its

customers in achieving metallurgical excellence by

sharing expertise in secondary metallurgy.

Our technology is aimed at maximum availability

and lowest downtime. Reliability, consistency and

reproducibility therefore combine to provide extra-

ordinary high levels of performance. SMS Mevacs

experience is proven by several hundreds of installations

all over the world. In RH-technology our market position

is particularly dominant.

A PERFECTLY ADJUSTED RANGE OF

TECHNOLOGIES

SMS Mevacs technology focuses heavily on adding

value to your steel. Our portfolio covers the complete

range of atmospheric and vacuum based technologies.

To achieve high utilization rates, single, twin or duplex

versions of the respective secondary metallurgical

plants are available, treating from 20 t up to 400 t of

steel. Close cooperation with our customers has led

to highly successful solutions in secondary metallurgy

with the lowest consumption rates for media,

consumables, and energy consumption.

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Preferred steel grades

ULC Steels (ULC, BH, etc),

silicon steels (NGO, GO)

High strength low alloyed

steels, construction steels

Stainless steel (Low carbon

and low nitrogen ferritic

grades)

Special engineering steels(Spring steels, medium and

high carbon high alloyed

steels)

Medium carbon low alloyed

steels

Low sulphur, low phosphorous,

low silicon

Technology

RH, RH-TOP

VD, VD-OB

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LF

CHS, LTS

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Lifecycle maintenance

UNDERSTANDING MARKETS

NEEDS AND EXPECTATIONS

A CONVINCING SERVICE SPECTRUM

Based on the sound experience of several hundreds

of installations, SMS Mevacs wide-spread consulting

services cast light on most of secondary metallurgys

secrets.

To identify the most promising strategy, forward-

thinking feasibility studies thoroughly consider

technical, economic and social implications. After a

final decision on the most suitable plant layout, 3D-

software programs can provide a virtual tour through

a fully functional model of your plant.

TRAINING AND AFTER SALES

ACTIVITIES

Before your plant starts operation, intensive

training sessions with your staff will take place,

whether on site or off site.

Continuous updates during operation support

safe and efficient performance. Monitoring

services will provide you with valuable insights

into future-oriented improvements.

If you require technical support, our specialists

can quickly assist you in efficient, timesaving

trouble shooting on site. Individual programs for

preventive maintenance and original spare-parts

supply are available.


FULL SERVICE, BASIS FOR

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENTS

In addition to consulting, analysis and the

implementation of state-of-the-art technology, long-term

relations with our customers are an important success

factor. SMS Mevac continually cares for its cust omers

plants. Our plants operate at high performance levels.

Components are engineered for extended operating

periods. Maintenance activities are optimized to

be executed in a time saving manner. Platforms and

cranes are available where necessary for service-

friendly operation and maintenance.

A range of useful components and services assists

smooth secondary metallurgical operations, for

example recirculation degasser technology benefits

from forward thinking snorkel maintenance systems,

permitting fast casting cycles and replacing manual

work in dangerous areas. To continuously satisfy

increasing demand, upgrading and modernization

services from SMS Mevac are available. Increased

productivity and decreased operational cost over the

complete plant lifecycle are the result of continuous

improvements and close relationships with our

customers.


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Safety, health and environment

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY

OPERATIONS

SUSTAINABILITY MEETING SOCIAL

DEMANDS

The latest secondary metallurgical technologies from

SMS Mevac improve both health and safety levels.

Your workforce is highly protected by integrated auto-

matic locking systems. Robotic systems are available

to replace monotonous and dangerous manual work.

Our plants are designed for low energy and media

consumption and we apply proven strategies to

significantly reduce waste. Furthermore, reduced

emissions of CO2

contribute to environmentally-

friendly operations within the steelmaking industr y.

IMPROVED OPERATIONS

Most of our plants are controlled by computer

process models. These provide functional integration

of metallurgical and thermal models, cost calculations,

simulations and process optimization. They also provide

easy access to historical treatment data.

Reduced consumption of energy, raw materials and

consumables are the result of improved utilization

of existing resources using recently developed

SMS Mevac technology.

THE CONCEPT: INTEGRATED

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Integrated resource management is based on

improved product quality without increasing costs.

This can be achieved utilizing the proven efficiency

factors of SMS Mevacs secondary metallurgical

plants.

It unlocks the inherent potential at the intersection

of man, machine, and environment. Our energy-

saving plant designs, reduced down times, extensive

recovery systems and motivating training programs

contribute to an awareness of interconnected

responsibility.

By considering these implications, SMS Mevacs

integrated concept for safety, health, and environment

adds value for our customers.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENTS

Protection of the environment has long been

a matter of concern for SMS Mevac. Efficient

innovations continuously support our green

strategy:

early 1980s: block type vacuum vessels in

RH-technology for less refractory waste

early 1990s: vacuum bag filters in VOD-

technology for reduced dust emissions

early 1990s: venturi washers for efficient

waste gas cleaning and lower dust emissions

early 2000: steam ejectors with needle valve

suction control for less steam consumption

and less skull in the vessel

since 2009: vacuum pumps with Triple-S-

technology for reduced consumption of

cooling water


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ROI and TCO orientation

CONVINCING ECONOMIC

IMPLICATIONS

SERVING YOUR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS

Based on your overall strategy, our feasibility studies

will identify the most suitable process routes, plant

requirements, and designs. In close cooperation

with you, specialists from SMS Mevac will develop

the most appropriate layout and technology for the

plant, meeting your expectations.

With support from our broad range of services, such

as custom-made maintenance packages the total cost

of ownership can be predicted with high accuracy.

REMARKABLE START-UP CURVES

Over the past decades SMS Mevac has completed

several hundreds of secondary metallurgical

installations. With help from SMS Mevac, many of

the leading steel producers already benefit from

outstanding performance with respect to efficiency

and quality.

One of the most impressive indicators for sustained

economical operations is the successful start of

production from first heat on day one of operation.

This is a reliable and proven basis for the sound

planning of your sales activities and shortest

ROI periods!


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REASONABLE INVESTMENTS

Your investments in secondary metallurgical

technology from SMS Mevac are strategic measures

to fundamentally improve your market position.

With reasonable expenditure you may easily enter

into prosperous new market segments and

harvest from a growing market share!

Furthermore, you will lead the trend towards

sustainable growth in developing as well as in

mature economies.

INCREASED FLEXIBILITY

Your operations will have the flexibility to meet ever

changing demands. Our expertise facilitates systematic

development of prosperous market segments for

advanced steels by utilizing:

highly automated plants

reduced consumption of media and consumables

lower generation of waste

service and maintenance packages

SMS Mevac supports you with advanced t echnologies

and services for profitable operations.


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Our commitment to five dimensions of expertise

STRENGTHS, EXPERTISE AND

CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE


OUR REFERENCES GLOBALLY

PROVEN SUCCESS

For half a century leading steel companies in

secondary metallurgys quality-segment have relied

upon the pioneering technology of SMS Mevac.

Our solutions have widely proven records of success.

The great majority of all steelmaking plants in the

world employ secondary metallurgical technology

from SMS Mevac. Of the 25 largest steel producers

in the world, 22 use our equipment!

JOINT FORCES STRONG

FOUNDATIONS

By choosing SMS Mevac, you will benefit from

our unparalleled experience in two ways f rom

our own impressive portfolio and from the SMS

groups leading position in steelmaking and rolling

mill technology.

Backed by these substantial assets, our promise

becomes a reality, adding value to your steel!

SMS MEVACS CORPORATE POLICY

Our corporate policy combines the environmental

aspects of your plant, such as reduced energy

consumption and low CO2-emissions with sound

economic principles. Both are based on reliable and

proven technologies and services.

Close partnership with our customers is the secret of

our long lasting business relations. Following the 5 Ds

of expertise will give you maximum confidence in

operating your secondary metallurgical plant at the

highest levels of performance.

DRIVING GROWTH WITH

DRIVING GROWTH WITH


Demand for quality steel is constantly rising

and secondary metallurgy is an effective tool for

exploiting the existing opportunities in the world

wide economy.

SMS Mevacs solutions give you maximum flexibility

in realizing your strategic targets within growing

markets and to totally satisfy your requirements.


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SMS MEVAC GMBH

Bamlerstr. 3a

45141 Essen, Germany

Phone: +49(0) 201 63 23-0

Telefax: +49(0) 201 63 23-200

E-Mail: [email protected]

Internet:www.sms-mevac.com

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MEETING your EXPECTATIONS

The information provided in this brochure contains

a general description of the performance

characteristics of the products concerned.

The actual products may not always have these

characteristics as described and, in particular,

these may change as a result of further

developments of the products. The provision of

this information is not intended to have and

will not have legal effect. An obligation to deliver

products having particular characteristics shall

only exist if expressly agreed in the terms of the

contract.

RH-SC, RH-RockerType and Twinjection are

registered trademarks of SMS Mevac.


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SMS MEVAC UK LIMITED

Road Four

Winsford

Cheshire CW7 3RS

England

United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 (0)1606 55 14 21

Telefax: +44 (0)1606 55 30 78

Email: [email protected]

Internet: www.sms-mevac.co.uk

H5/304E

1.500/05/

2011.MM.

PrintedinGermany

MEETING your EXPECTATIONS

The information provided in this brochure contains

a general description of the performance

characteristics of the products concerned.

The actual products may not always have these

characteristics as described and, in particular,

these may change as a result of further

developments of the products. The provision of

this information is not intended to have and

will not have legal effect. An obligation to deliver

products having particular characteristics shall

only exist if expressly agreed in the terms of the

contract.

RH-SC, RH-RockerType and Twinjection are

registered trademarks of SMS Mevac.

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