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OEM Industrial DC Electric Arc Furnace ISO 9001 Steel Smelting Equipment

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Brand Name : Chengda

Model Number : OEM

Certification : ISO 9001

Place of Origin : China

MOQ : 1 unit

Price : Negotiation

Payment Terms : L/C,T/T,Western Union

Supply Ability : 100 units

Delivery Time : 2~3 months

Packaging Details : Based on order

Name : DC Electric Arc Furnace

Temperature : 3000~5000℃

Key selling points : Energy saving

Dimension(l*w*h) : Customization Size

Heat Source : Electric Arc

Melting Material : Scrap Steel

Application : Steel making

Final product : Quality Carbon Steel

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I. Definition and Basic Principle
A Direct Current (DC) Electric Arc Furnace is a metallurgical device that uses DC electricity to generate an electric arc for heating and melting metals. It is widely applied in steelmaking, alloy production, and specialty material smelting. Compared to traditional AC arc furnaces, DC arc furnaces utilize unidirectional current, resulting in a more stable arc and higher thermal efficiency.


II.Main Structure
Electrode System

DC Electrode: Typically a single graphite or carbon electrode fixed at the center of the furnace roof, powered by a DC source.
Furnace Bottom Conductive Layer: The furnace bottom is lined with conductive materials as the positive pole, forming a closed circuit.
Furnace Body

Constructed from refractory materials for high-temperature resistance and insulation, protecting the furnace environment and reducing heat loss.
Power System

A dedicated DC power supply provides high-current, low-voltage DC to ensure stable arc combustion.
Cooling System

Equipped with water cooling for the electrode and furnace mouth to prevent damage from high temperatures.
Control System

Automates the regulation of current, voltage, and electrode positioning for precise process control.


III. Working Principle
Arc Formation

DC current flows between the electrode and the metal charge, producing an electric arc with temperatures reaching 3,000°C–5,000°C, rapidly melting the metal.
Heat Distribution

The unidirectional DC arc ensures concentrated and uniform heat distribution, reducing local overheating or segregation.
Eliminates electromagnetic force-induced turbulence in the melt pool, unlike AC furnaces.
Smelting Process

Raw materials are melted by the high-temperature arc, with auxiliary processes like oxygen/fuel injection for composition adjustment.
Shorter smelting cycles and lower energy consumption enable efficient production.


IV. Advantages

High Efficiency: Stable arc reduces heat loss, with smelting speed 10%-20% faster than AC furnaces.
Low Electrode Consumption: Single-electrode design reduces material usage and frequent positioning adjustments.
Environmental Benefits: Lower noise and dust generation compared to AC arc furnaces.
High-Quality Metal: Stable melt pool ensures uniform composition and fewer inclusions.

V. Applications
Steel Production: High-quality stainless steel, alloy steel, and tool steel.
Non-Ferrous Smelting: Refining copper, aluminum, nickel, and other alloys.
Specialty Materials: Super-strength steel, magnetic materials, and aerospace alloys.
Scrap Recycling: Efficient processing of scrap metal and alloys for resource recycling.


VI. Future Trends
Large-Scale and Intelligence: Larger capacity furnaces integrated with AI for optimized process control.
Green Technology: Combined with waste-heat recovery and emission scrubbing to reduce carbon footprint.
Hybrid Smelting: Integration with oxygen top-blowing or plasma assistance for efficiency gains.
Advanced Materials: Development of durable graphite/carbon composites to reduce electrode costs.
VII. Conclusion
The DC electric arc furnace stands out for its efficiency, stability, and environmental friendliness, making it ideal for high-quality metal production. Despite higher initial investments, its long-term operational benefits and technological advantages position it as a key asset in modern metallurgy, particularly for steel, non-ferrous metals, and specialty material applications.


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