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Revamp of electric arc furnace completed at Nucor Steel Utah

Electric arc furnace at Nucor Steel Utah after modernization.

Pittsburgh, 11. Apr 2024

SMS group has successfully completed the first part of the electric arc furnace (EAF) revamp at the Nucor Steel Utah plant. The project reached a key point when the final acceptance certificate for EAF #1 was signed on February 7th, 2024

Summary

  • Modernization of EAF #1 completed
  • Revamp of EAF #2 in September 2024

Key technologies involved in the revamp project, such as electric arc furnace EDGE design, Condoor automatic slag door, SafEBT solution and a set of auxiliary devices, have been instrumental in optimizing processes and production efficiencies. 

The full completion of the project is scheduled for September 2024 with the start-up of EAF #2.

SMS Group looks forward to continuing its relationship with Nucor Steel Utah as they work towards further advancements in steel production.