Tenova said the furnace will have a capacity of 320 metric tons per hour and has the capability to design process slabs in single- and double-row configurations. Features include a combustion air preheating system, hydrogen burners, oxygen injection zones and a heat recovery system. 

“This project reinforces Tenova’s leadership in the field of energy-efficient and low-emission reheating solutions, paving the way for further technological advancements in the steel industry,” said Antonio Catalano, executive vice president of the downstream business unit at Tenova. 

Tenova Italimpianti will design, supply and supervise the entire process of constructing the walking beam furnace. This includes the discharging roller table, charging and discharging machine, and all related electrical, measuring, and control systems. With these features, there will be a fully integrated and automated process. 

“We will be able to reduce our energy consumption by up to 30% during the process of reheating the slabs. This project represents a decisive step in minimizing our CO₂ footprint and enhancing the overall energy efficiency of our hot strip mill,” said Thomas Routschek, operations director of hot flat products at Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH.

This project marks the third modern walking beam furnace to be installed at the Flachstahl GmbH plant by Tenova Italimpianti.