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Al Assad Billets Manufacturing
Al Assad for Billets Manufacturing is one of the most advanced steel melting shops currently under development in Sudan, aiming to revolutionize the local steel industry through world class technology, sustainable processes, and unmatched production capacity.
Established as part of Al Assad’s industrial expansion, the facility is being constructed with expertise and equipment provided by Sider Engineering – Udine, Italy, a global leader in steel plant solutions.
Al Assad for Billets Manufacturing is committed to:
• Local sourcing & sustainability
• Advanced engineering & international standards
• High-capacity, energy-efficient production
• Supporting Sudan’s construction and industrial growth
With the completion of this plant, Al Assad aims to set a new benchmark for billet manufacturing in the region, driving local industry and reducing reliance on imported raw materials.
The facility is designed to develop a steel billets melt shop with a total capacity of 300,000 tons per year, producing billets in dimensions of 130x130x12,000 mm, with the flexibility to accommodate 100×100 mm billets as well. The billets are of low to medium carbon steel and are tailored to meet the demands of construction and manufacturing industries.
Scrap-to-Steel Production Process
At the heart of Al Assad’s operation is a sustainable scrap-to-steel model, where locally sourced scrap is sorted, shredded, and processed into molten steel using state-of-the-art equipment.
Process Overview:
Scrap Sorting & Batching: Scrap is sorted by size and quality, loaded into baskets (3 per heat) with a target of 50 tons per heat.
Electric Arc Furnace (EAF): High-voltage electric arcs melt the scrap, supported by chemical energy (oxygen and carbon injection).
Slag Formation & Processing: Slag formed during melting is collected and reused as high-grade road material.
Tapping: At 1620°C, the molten steel is tapped into a ladle for alloying with lime, manganese, silicon, and carbon depending on the desired grade.
Secondary Refining: The ladle furnace (LF) holds the molten steel post-EAF for temperature and composition adjustment.
Continuous Casting: The molten steel is poured into crystallizers and solidified into billets via the Continuous Casting Machine (CCM).
The CCM is the backbone of billet production and includes:
• Tundish: Directs molten steel into molds
• Molds: Copper crystallizers with oscillation systems (up to 200 oscillations/minute)
• Bending & Withdrawal System: Dummy bar insertion, billet straightening, spray cooling in multiple stages
• Cooling System: Independently adjustable water sprays for precision billet formation
• Steam Exhaust System: Efficient steam management via axial fans and stainless-steel ductwork
Al Assad’s steel plant benefits from the extensive capabilities of Sider Engineering, providing:
• Scrap processing lines
• Electric steel mills
• Continuous casting systems
• Hot and cold rolling mills
• Furnaces and filtration units
• Industrial water and fume treatment
• Full mechanical, electrical, and civil design
• Installation, commissioning, software, and maintenance services
