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Q-CHARGE

Least-cost calculator for EAF charges

BENEFITS

Minimization of EAF production costs
Support for long-term production planning
Faster and more reliable charge calculations
Charge optimization models are powerful tools to minimize EAF production costs, while at the same time fulfill quality requirements. The reduction in material costs is particularly significant if the optimization is applied to a sufficient number of heats
For stainless steel - The Least-Cost Charge calculator optimizes the EAF charge for the given inventory levels
For carbon steel - Optimization of residual element levels generates cheaper charge mixes