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New CO2-friendly production routes, such as EAF-based steelmaking, are challenging steel producers to achieve the targeted quality.
hybrid modes— balancing existing production routes with new, CO2-friendly alternatives. Steel producers in Austria and Germany are developing their electric arc furnace( EAF)-based production routes alongside existing converter-based methods. The transition to hybrid operations presents unique challenges, including the need to produce consistent steel quality and gain operational expertise with new technologies. that reduces the number of screens required and prioritizes essential information in real time. This ergonomic design increases operator efficiency and reduces the risk of human error, contributing to safe and stable operations.
Embedded with process knowledge, the COC assists operators with corrective actions and provides tools to eliminate human error and maximize operational safety. Its seamless integration with automation systems ensures consistent and efficient plant management. In addition, the COC enables remote plant operation, providing the flexibility and adaptability to manage operations from multiple locations. By focusing on critical processes and facilitating seamless system integration, the COC is revolutionizing plant management, supporting the green transition and driving the industry toward more efficient and sustainable practices.
Just as pilots use flight simulators to keep their skills sharp, steel industry operators need similar capabilities. That is why Primetals Technologies
Primetals Technologies has developed the Central Operation Cockpit( COC), designed to pave the way for autonomous operations. This intelligent and centralized pulpit allows a single operator to monitor one or more plants, optimizing focus on actual process steps and ensuring maximum attention to critical situations. The COC features a minimalist interface
The Central Operation Cockpit( COC) empowers 1-person operation of an entire production unit in a steel plant.
36 Green Steel World | Issue 17 | April 2025