Overview
A steel plant is a chain of closely linked process stages. Decisions at one stage, such as the casting format, furnace technology or rolling mill configuration, directly affect every stage that follows. KOA-NewTec therefore looks at how the plant works as a whole.
We support you in selecting the right technology, coordinate suppliers, take on project management and identify experienced specialists for commissioning, process optimisation and troubleshooting. To do so, we draw on a network of international partners that we assemble for each project.
The process chain
Raw materials & ironmaking
Charge materials, blast furnace and direct reduction routes, and their impact on downstream steelmaking.
Steelmaking
Primary metallurgy in the electric arc furnace or converter, matched to charge mix, steel grades and output.
Secondary metallurgy
Adjusting chemistry and temperature, degassing and improving cleanness for demanding grades.
Continuous casting
Casting formats and machine concepts matched to the product range of the downstream mills.
Reheating
Reheating furnaces and induction heating, with a focus on energy use, scale formation and temperature uniformity.
Rolling mills
Flat, long and tubular products; our particular expertise lies in tube and long product mills.
Finishing & inspection
Straightening, cutting, heat treatment, non-destructive testing and measuring technology for assured quality.
Services
Project development
We sharpen objectives, product mix and capacity and assess which plant configuration fits them.
Selection of the right technology
Neutral comparison of available processes and plant concepts against your technical and economic requirements.
Coordination of suppliers
Bringing the specifications, interfaces and schedules of several suppliers together into one coherent project.
Project management
Planning, steering and monitoring the project, from contract award to final acceptance.
Commissioning experts
Experienced specialists for cold commissioning, hot tests and ramp-up to rated capacity.
Process optimisation & troubleshooting
Analysis of existing plants, removing bottlenecks and quality problems in running operation.
Approach
Understand the task
In a first conversation we clarify the starting point, objectives, constraints and time frame.
Concept & team
We develop an approach and assemble the right experts from our network.
Accompany realisation
We steer suppliers and interfaces and keep you informed about progress and risks.
Handover & optimisation
After commissioning and acceptance we continue to support optimisation and troubleshooting for as long as you need us.
Frequently asked questions
Who does KOA-NewTec work for?
For steel producers planning new plants or modernising existing ones, and for plant makers who need specialised process and technology know-how for a project.
Do you also support existing plants?
Yes. Besides new projects, we provide experts for process optimisation and troubleshooting in running plants, for example to address quality issues or capacity bottlenecks.
Can we engage you for a single project phase only?
Yes, for example for technology selection, bid evaluation or commissioning.
Which regions do you work in?
We work internationally and assemble teams through our partner network. add key regions / countries with reference projects