Insights, case studies, and know-how from FESIOS — steel plant simulation.
After simulating scrap yards at more than 15 steel plants, these are the five things we see getting underestimated every time — from pile height effects to non-linear truck scaling.
ContinueA production increase to 1.3 million tonnes per year didn't just challenge the melt shop — it tested the scrap yard too. How FESIOS identified and resolved the bottleneck.
ContinueThe full technical story behind ArcelorMittal Belval's production enhancement — from scrap yard pile height dynamics to run-out area bottlenecks. How a single simulation model covered the entire production chain.
ContinueEach electrode exchange causes idle time for the EAF, and the crane is occupied for an even longer duration. Compare four exchange methods by EAF idle time and crane working time.
ContinueA step-by-step method for anyone planning to add an EAF to an existing BOF melt shop. Verify that your cranes won't become the bottleneck.
ContinueFor newly constructed EAF facilities, planners should remain vigilant about potential output reductions stemming from overlooked crane operations. Why averages don't work for crane utilization.
ContinueHow FESIOS ensured that the cranes at ArcelorMittal Long Product Luxembourg could handle a 15% production increase and the additional workload from a new vacuum degasser.
ContinueArcelorMittal Luxembourg's largest modernization since the 1990s — validated with simulation before a single Euro was spent. 1.3 MTPY confirmed, scrap loading cut by up to 7 minutes.
ContinueHow FESIOS simulated eight plant configurations to quantify productivity impacts and guide ArcelorMittal Eisenhüttenstadt's green steel transformation.
ContinueThe number of EAFs, charge material availability, and steel grade requirements — three factors that determine EAF productivity in hybrid melt shops transitioning to green steel.
ContinueWhy crane utilization percentages are misleading. The difference between momentary and long-term bottlenecks, and how to identify when cranes truly limit production.
ContinueDillinger Hütte had two options for their new Electric Arc Furnace: the 'safe' choice with guaranteed demolition costs, or the 'risky' one that nobody trusted. Simulation proved which was actually better.
ContinueFrom new caster integration to full EAF conversion — voestalpine Stahl Donawitz used a single simulation model to stress-test every step of their green steel transition.
ContinueTesting 10 automation systems together before the real plant starts — by using a digital melt shop as the missing link between EAF, AOD, ladle furnaces, and Level 3 systems.
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