Monterrey Mexico: AMI Automation is pleased to announce the successful installation and factory acceptance of their latest generation PX3 and SmartARC™ EAF regulation controls at Nucor Memphis. The goal of this project was to improve the overall performance of their single basket charge EAF with a specific emphasis to reduce graphite electrode consumption and enhance its overall productivity. PX3 and SmartARC™ are the foundation of AMI’s SmartFurnace™ suite of EAF optimization technology.
The project involved a direct replacement of the Original Equipment Manufacturer’s arc regulator. AMI installed its PX3 and SmartARC™ EAF arc regulation controls on the Nucor Memphis EAF. The project results exceeded expectations, with average of 15% reduction in electrode consumption and reduction of power on time by 2% compared to their prior baseline.
AMI has an ongoing relationship with Nucor where some of the most productive and efficient EAF’s in the world utilize our SmartFurnace products and these respective Nucor teams embrace and utilize the full AMI ecosystem of technological tools to optimize their EAF’s.
Mark Davis – Manager Nucor Memphis said: “We are very pleased with the performance of the system and the ongoing service and collaboration provided by AMI.” AMI Automation is a leader in the global automation, and control markets they serve.
The goal of AMI is to continue to be the most service-oriented automation company in the world. We are the leaders in Electric Arc Furnace Optimization Technology, and the best Drive Systems Integrator for a wide range of industries, while specializing in modernization of power conversion equipment.
