International Steel Mills
May 6, 2020
Swedish Mill Uses Hydrogen to Heat Steel, Reduce Emissions
Written by Sandy Williams
A significant development in Sweden may allow a cleaner, more environmentally friendly way to heat steel in the future.
Steelmaker Ovako and its partner Linde Gas AB have successfully completed a full-scale trial using hydrogen to heat steel before rolling. In trials at its Hofors rolling mill, the company said it proved that the heating method can eliminate carbon dioxide emissions without affecting steel quality. The only emission generated when using hydrogen is water vapor.
