Reducing yield loss in steel plants with better data
Short answerYield loss in an integrated steel plant is the gap between material fed into a stage and usable output from it, across sinter, pellet, DRI, steel melting and rolling. It often goes unnoticed because each stage reports separately and too late. Capturing input and output per stage every shift, comparing them with norms, and alerting on deviations the same day makes losses visible while they can still be acted on.
Where yield is measured
| Stage | Input | Output |
|---|---|---|
| Sinter or pellet | Fines, fluxes, fuel | Sinter or pellets |
| DRI | Ore or pellets, coal | Sponge iron |
| Steel melting | Sponge iron, scrap, hot metal | Liquid steel, billets |
| Rolling | Billets | Finished products |
Making losses visible
- Shift-wise input and output entry
- Consistent material codes and units
- Norms per stage and product
- Same-day deviation alerts
- Weekly review of top loss causes
Frequently asked
Can yield be tracked without new instruments?
Yes. Most plants can start with existing weighbridge and production records, then add instrumentation where it adds most value.
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