Integrated Energy-Saving Solutions
Integrated energy-saving solutions for reheating furnaces and soaking pits in steel rolling mills, built around the Energy Steward Model pioneered with Jinnan Steel.
Process Scope
Our solutions address the entire thermal journey of the steel product, ensuring consistency and efficiency from start to finish.
- Continuous caster exit
- Soaking pits integration
- Walking beam reheating furnaces
- Walking hearth reheating furnaces
- Rolling mill entry synchronization
Pain Points & Solution Strategy
| Pain Point | Solution Module | Expected Direction |
|---|---|---|
High fuel consumption Inefficient insulation and unoptimized burner control leading to excessive gas/fuel bills. | Full-fiber roof + combustion optimization | Fuel consumption: >10% reduction target (Full-fiber Roof) Fuel consumption: >5% reduction (Smart Combustion) Combined modernization targets to achieve T80 extreme efficiency benchmarks. |
High oxidation loss Excessive furnace atmosphere leading to metal surface loss. | Non-ceramic coatings + intelligent reheating | Oxidation Loss: 0.1%-0.5% reduction target Yield: +0.1-0.5 percentage points improvement Domestic leading levels achievement based on T80-validated intelligent reheating and functional coatings. |
Unstable furnace temp Inconsistent heating quality affecting the subsequent rolling stage. | Intelligent reheating control (AI) | Exit temperature hit rate: >95% design target AI-supported intelligent reheating aims to keep reheating furnace exit temperature within tight bands, reducing downstream quality deviations. |
Frequent maintenance Short lifespan of traditional furnace linings under extreme thermal cycling. | Enhanced linings & coatings | Maintenance intervals: extended by one major shutdown cycle (target) Full-fiber roof and non-ceramic functional coatings are designed to reduce lining wear and unplanned shutdowns; actual intervals depend on your operational profile. |
All target ranges are based on China Iron and Steel Association's T80 extreme energy efficiency benchmarks and similar reheating furnace retrofit cases. Actual performance will be determined after baseline assessment at your plant.