Asked in a 2000 paper

The usual energy consumption in electric arc furnace steel making is _____________ KWh/ton of steel ?

Correct answer: B. 400 - 700

  • A. 60 - 100
  • B. 400 - 700
  • C. 1200 -1500
  • D. 2000 - 2300

Explanation

An electric arc furnace commonly consumes roughly 400–700 kWh per tonne of steel, depending on scrap quality, furnace efficiency and operating practice. The higher ranges listed are excessive for normal EAF steelmaking.

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