EAF Electrode Holder Replacement via OEM, Remanufactured Design or Additive Manufacturing Repair: Assessing the Carbon Footprint, Economic Viability, Lead Times and Tooling Life Span of Each Solution

This study presents a comparative analysis of carbon emissions, cost considerations, forecasted delivery and life span average between electrode holder replacement methods for electric arc furnaces. Utilizing carbon intensity as well as water curves for copper, and a step-by-step carbon footprint calculation method, the paper explores the environmental and end user impacts of each methodology. Emphasizing the intricate relationship between resource consumption and carbon emissions, the research underscores the importance of environmental assessments within steelmaking processes. This investigation provides a foundational framework for the steel industry's transition toward more sustainable environmental practices by educating decision-makers and corresponding purchasing departments.

Authors:

Eric Bryan | Precisioned Components
 

Session Chairs:

Bob LaRoy | Steel Dynamics Inc. - Flat Roll Group - Butler
 

Claudia Leal | EAFab Corporation
 

Jianghua Li | Cleveland-Cliffs Research & Innovation Center