JFE Steel awards Danieli contract for a new Digimeltshop in Japan

JFE Steel has selected Danieli as technology partner for its green transformation and Green House Gas -GHG emission reduction plan.
Danieli will supply new, digitally controlled EAF and secondary refining stations to be installed at the JFE Steel West Japan Works, in Kurashiki, scheduled to be operational in the first quarter of 2028.
This will be one of the largest EAFs in the world in terms of tapping capacity.

The new Digimeltshop will include a Digimelter^®; Zerobucket EAF and a Digirefiner, both equipped with the Q-One advanced power supply system, to produce high-quality molten steel.

The primary fume-suction line will provide effective dedusting for the electric furnace.

Q-One power feeder improves the efficiency of the operations by reducing power and electrode consumption, minimizing negative impacts on the power network, and increasing operational flexibility through a redundant architecture.

Q-One allows precise control of current, voltage and frequency in the electric arc furnace operation, providing clear competitive advantages in terms of performance, sustainability and OpEx.

Technology packages such as Q-Stap, Q-Strop, Q-EBT Sand, Q-Slag and Thor 3K (automatic self-cleaning slag door) will reduce power-off time and improve safety around the EAF area.