Recently, the need to maximize production from existing equipment has been very great, while the pressure to reduce costs continues. Two popular cost reduction technologies, BOF slag splashing and BOF bottom stirring, can help the steelmaker meet these goals. Slag splashing as part of an overall refractory improvement program has increased lining life while reducing gunning costs. BOF bottom
... [Show full abstract] stirring increases yield, reduces alloy and flux consumption while providing a heat closer to chemical and thermal equilibrium. This article focuses on the equipment and gas supply options required to successfully implement these two technologies.