Lumar Metals

EAF Technology

FLEXOX – Supersonic Oxygen Injector
FLEXOX is a supersonic oxygen injector designed for Electric Arc Furnaces (EAF), offering high efficiency and operational cost reduction. Its exclusive design and advanced technology ensure increased productivity and resource savings while supporting sustainable practices in the steelmaking industry.

Technical Features:

  • Oxygen flow rate (lance mode): 500 to 5,000 Nm³/h.
  • Burner power: 0.5 to 5.0 MW.
  • Parabolic Laval design for greater force in the oxygen jet with reduced shock waves.
  • Lightweight equipment with water cooling, minimizing ergonomic effort during maintenance.

Benefits:

  • Reduction in oxygen, electric energy, electrode, and refractory consumption.
  • Quick slag formation and reduced FeO consumption in slag.
  • Deep penetration and greater stirring of the molten bath, enhancing process efficiency.
  • Low maintenance cost and increased durability.

FLEXOX is the ideal solution for companies seeking innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in the steel industry.

FLEXOX EBT – Supersonic Oxygen Injector for the EBT Region
The FLEXOX EBT is a supersonic oxygen injector specifically designed for installation in the EBT (Eccentric Bottom Tapping) region of Electric Arc Furnaces (EAF). Its advanced engineering ensures better thermal efficiency, greater control over the melting process, and a significant reduction in consumable costs.

Technical Features:

  • Oxygen flow rate (lance mode): 500 to 5,000 Nm³/h.
  • Burner power: 0.5 to 5.0 MW.
  • Optimized design for advanced installation in the EBT region.
  • Lightweight equipment with water cooling, ensuring greater durability and thermal efficiency.

Benefits:

  • Increased productivity, with deep penetration and enhanced stirring of the molten bath.
  • Elimination of cold spots in the EBT region, promoting smoother steel flow (“free tapping”).
  • Reduction in oxygen, electric energy, electrode, and refractory consumption.
  • Lower probability of panel damage due to the advanced position of the injector.
  • Reduced FeO consumption in slag, improving foamy slag efficiency.

The FLEXOX EBT is the ideal solution for optimizing EAF performance, delivering greater operational efficiency and cost savings in steelmaking.

FLEXOX SHORT – Compact Supersonic Oxygen Injector
The FLEXOX SHORT is a compact supersonic oxygen injector, designed for smaller Electric Arc Furnaces (EAF) or applications with space restrictions. Its advanced technology ensures high oxygen injection efficiency, better process control, and increased productivity.

Technical Features:

  • Oxygen flow rate (lance mode): 500 to 3,000 Nm³/h.
  • Burner power: 0.5 to 5.0 MW.
  • Available in specific models for post-combustion or burner applications.
  • Does not require water cooling, making installation simpler and more cost-effective.
  • Lightweight design, weighing approximately 7 kg.

Benefits:

  • Low equipment and maintenance costs, with simplified installation.
  • Reduced risk of panel damage, due to the thermocouple on the Easy Block face.
  • Can be used as a burner, supersonic injector, or for post-combustion.
  • Reduction in FeO consumption in slag, electrodes, and refractory materials.
  • Lower oxygen and electric energy consumption, increasing process efficiency.
  • Ideal for compact furnaces, offering flexibility and high performance.

The FLEXOX SHORT is the perfect solution for operations requiring efficient, compact, and easy-to-install equipment.

PROTECT BLOCK EBT – Copper Block for Protection and Injection in the EBT Region

The PROTECT BLOCK EBT is a high-durability copper block designed to support and protect the FlexOx EBT and Power Carbon injectors in the EBT (Eccentric Bottom Tapping) region of Electric Arc Furnaces (EAF). Its optimized design enhances thermal efficiency, extends the lifespan of injectors, and ensures greater operational safety.

Technical Features:

  • Compact dimensions, occupying less space inside the EAF.
  • Optimized copper block for mounting FlexOx EBT and Power Carbon injectors in the same EBT panel position.
  • Efficient cooling system, ensuring greater durability and operational safety.
  • Flexible adjustment for the horizontal and vertical angle of FlexOx, enabling greater bath stirring and thermal efficiency.

Benefits:

  • Easy maintenance, allowing quick replacement of the injector and block.
  • Low cost, compared to other copper blocks available on the market.
    Increased operational efficiency, optimizing steel melting and improving foamy slag formation.
  • Reduced panel wear, minimizing damage and extending equipment lifespan.
  • Enhanced operational safety, with efficient temperature monitoring and better thermal control in the EBT region.

The PROTECT BLOCK EBT is a robust and efficient solution for those seeking enhanced protection, safety, and performance in the EBT region of the furnace.

POWER CARBON – Carbon Injector for Foamy Slag Formation
The POWER CARBON is a high-efficiency carbon injector designed for precise coke injection in Electric Arc Furnaces (EAF). It directly contributes to foamy slag formation, enhancing energy efficiency, reducing thermal losses, and lowering consumable usage in the steelmaking process.

Technical Features:
  • Adjustable coke flow rate: from 5 to 100 kg/min, ensuring precise control.
  • Protective technology to accelerate coke flow and minimize waste.
  • Water-cooled system, ensuring greater durability and operational safety.
  • Compact design, compatible with all Protect Block models.
  • Protective air system at the injector tip, reducing wear and improving injection efficiency.
Benefits:
  • Reduced coke consumption, thanks to efficient and controlled injection.
  • Improved foamy slag formation, providing thermal insulation and extending the lifespan of electrodes and refractory materials.
  • Lower CO₂ emissions, reducing up to 15 kg of CO₂ per ton of liquid steel.
  • Low maintenance costs, with an optimized design for easy replacement and reduced injector tip wear.
  • Adjustment of molten bath composition, allowing better control of carbon content in steel.

The POWER CARBON is the ideal choice for steel plants seeking efficiency, cost savings, and sustainability in EAF melting processes.

EASY BLOCK – Compact Copper Block for Injectors
The EASY BLOCK is a compact and optimized copper block designed to support the installation of FlexOx Short and Carbon Lance injectors in Electric Arc Furnaces (EAF). Its innovative design enhances operational safety, improves cooling efficiency, and simplifies maintenance, making it ideal for smaller furnaces or installations with space constraints.

Technical Features:
  • Compact dimensions, occupying less space inside the furnace.
  • Optimized cooling system, ensuring greater durability and thermal efficiency.
  • Equipped with a thermocouple, allowing precise monitoring of the block tip temperature.
  • Designed for compact furnaces or external areas with installation limitations.
  • Compatible with FlexOx Short and Carbon Lance, ensuring correct mounting positioning.
Benefits:
  • Increased operational safety, thanks to continuous thermal monitoring.
  • Effective protection for the FlexOx Short injector, reducing wear and extending its lifespan.
  • Easy maintenance, enabling quick replacement of the block and injector.
  • Low cost, compared to other copper blocks used in similar applications.
  • Greater thermal efficiency, helping process stability and better steel melting control.

The EASY BLOCK is the perfect solution for operations requiring a compact, efficient, and secure support for injectors in Electric Arc Furnaces.