Most energy efficient CSP® plant in the world
When SMS group invented CSP® (Compact Strip Production) technology in 1989, it became a milestone in sustainability, as casting and flat rolling were combined in a single process for the first time. The CSP® Nexus plant of Stegra will be the next revolution in energy-efficient hot strip production.
At Stegra, a combination of resistance heating furnaces is used that ensure a uniform temperature level throughout. The concept is complemented by inductive heating modules that are only purposefully activated to meet the specific requirements of the final products.
To make production on the CSP® Nexus plant as energy-efficient as possible, SMS introduced the X-Pact Integrated Process Model into the plant’s level 2 automation system, in order to coordinate the conventional level 2 models such as X-Pact Pass Schedule Calculation (PSC) or X-Pact Cooling Section Control. The integrated process model takes into account the whole process including the entire temperature progression until the strip is finally wound on the coiler. Depending on the production plan and the desired mechanical properties, therefore, the furnace temperatures can be set as low as possible.
Main data
- Strip thickness: 1.0 - 20.0 mm
- Strip width: 900 – 1,950 mm
- Capacity: 2.5 million t/year#
- Mill configuration: 2 + 6
- Heating concept: Electricity