AMB WALKING BEAM REHEATING FURNACE: PROJECT COMPLETION AND FINAL RESULT

Project completion

The Walking Beam Reheating Furnace, recently completed by AMB, marks a significant milestone in modern steel production. Now fully operational, the furnace delivers on its promise of enhanced energy efficiency, reduced emissions, and superior product quality. With its cutting-edge design and advanced digital controls, the furnace stands ready to meet the demands of high-capacity steel production, offering a robust and sustainable solution for reheating billets and blooms.

In this article you will find the key features and the Technical Specifications

1. Energy Efficiency and Uniform Heating

Thanks to its versatility, it can handle production ratio ranging 150 tons per hour. This ability to handle heavy loads makes our furnace suitable for a wide range of industrial applications.
The complete cambustion control system of our AMB WBR Furnace is another feature that makes it unique in the market.

2. Low Emissions and Fuel Flexibility

The use of high-efficiency burners, allows to reduced CO2 and NOx emissions. This is particularly important as industries shift towards more sustainable practices. The advanced design not only minimizes fuel consumption but also helps cut down on environmental impact.

3. Digital Control and Automation

Equipped with modern digital systems, the furnace enables real-time monitoring and control of all key operational parameters. Tools like thermal optimization software ensure that the furnace runs at peak performance while also reducing energy waste. This helps minimize operational costs while maintaining high throughput and product quality.

 

4. Production Capacity

The furnace recently commissioned by AMB is capable of reheating 150 tons/hour with hot charge and 130 tons/hour with cold charge, demonstrating its robustness in high-production environments. It is capable of handling billets 12 meters in one row or 6 meters in two rows depending on configuration

Technical Specifications

• Maximum Temperature: Up to 1230°C, made possible by water-cooled steel beams lined with refractory material. This allows for effective handling of high temperatures while protecting critical components.
 • Material Capacity: The furnace can process billets and blooms, with throughputs up to 500 tons per hour, making it versatile enough to accommodate a wide range of steel sizes and shapes .
 • Walking Beam Mechanism: The furnace utilizes a two-set walking beam system, where billets rest on stationary beams and are moved forward by a set of mobile beams. This ensures smooth material transport, preventing any piling or damage.

 

Competitive Advantages

Compared to other reheating furnace designs, such as pusher-type furnaces, the Walking Beam Furnace offers superior flexibility and precision. Using digital control system ensures that the furnace can be finely tuned to meet specific production goals while minimizing energy use.

In conclusion, AMB’s Walking Beam Reheating Furnace provides a future-proof solution for steel manufacturers looking to enhance efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and maintain superior product quality.

 Written by: J. Arturo Tregambe

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