Analysis of the Economical, Ecological and Quality Advantages Consequent Resulting from Initiation of Technology Integrated in Metallurgy

Metallurgical sector plays an important role in the economy of each country because steel products present essential raw material for basic industries. Changes in the sectors of iron, steel and non-ferrous metals and the current development of technology forces the steel mills increased productivity, reduce production costs while ensuring to obtain a product with the required properties and to improve the competitiveness of enterprises in the global market. Currently, the most popular in meeting these requirements, enjoys a method of integration which combines individual operations into one integrated whole. The use of modem, perfectly designed, fully automated design of mechanical, hydraulic and measurement allowed us to achieve an innovative line of production. This article presents the general characteristics of the steel industry and a description of the latest integrated technology currently used in foundries and rolling mills. It also presents examples of the use of integrated technologies in metallurgy and the effects of economic, environmental and quality resulting from their use on an industrial scale.