The book contains an analysis of theoretical dependences bottlenecks and limiting factors of a
new technology used in both Consteel and shaft furnaces operating with flat bath. Performances
obtained and potentialities of these furnaces are examined. Based on this analysis a steel
melting aggregate of the new type - fuel arc furnace FAF has been developed and offered. In
comparison with the best modern electric arc furnaces of identical capacity the productivity of
FAF is higher by 36% and electrical energy consumption is lower by a factor of 1.8. Environment
characteristics are considerably improved.
