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Sizing of Electric Arc Furnace

03/09/2011 12:06 AM

Need advice on sizing of Electric Arc Furnace i.e. EAF.

System available - 110 KV (Fault level 723 MVA)

A Step down transformer upto 63MVA, 110/33KV can used to utilise grid power.

Need to determine the size of Suitable EAF(What is the max size of EAF can be suggested) and Furnace transformer. Also rating of suitable reactor and SVC to be estimated so that voltage variation at 33KV is limited with in 10 % and THD is restricted to < 1% Need your help and guidence (Request for a write up on this subject,If readily available)

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Re: Sizing of Electric Arc Furnace

03/10/2011 6:50 AM

Electrical supply does limit your use of EAF to some degree, but what is the capacity you are trying to pour? Tons per hour and heats per day.

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Re: Sizing of Electric Arc Furnace

03/11/2011 3:18 AM

Thank you for your reply.

We want to first determine the maximum allowable capacity based on the electrical supply available.

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