Danarc technology for electric arc furnaces

Danarc electric arc furnace technology combines high-impedance technology with bottom tuyeres for oxygen and carbon injection. Together with lance injection and wall burners for both conventional operation and post-combustion, the concept provides full flexibility in the choice of energy sources. The basic philosophy of the concept is to have efficient systems for the supply of both electrical and alternative energy. Operational results from a Danarc furnace at Ferriere Nord show that it is possible to inject high specific amounts of oxygen and carbon as a substitute for electrical energy. The electrical power supply with a fixed or saturable reactor is beneficial because of the high voltage and low current operation. High-impedance operation results in low electrode consumption, reduced electrical losses and a reduction of the supply network disturbance, ie, flicker.