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The Kallanish Glossary aims to be a useful resource for complex industry specific terminology. We are constantly adding to our glossary, so if you have a suggestion or amendment please do get in touch.
EAF tap-to-tap time

The period when the electric arc furnace begins to pour molten steel until it finishes pouring molten steel.

Electric arc furnace (EAF)

A furnace that melts steel scrap using the heat generated by a high power electric arc. During the melting process, elements are added to achieve the correct chemistry and oxygen is blown into the furnace to purify the steel.

Electrolyser

An electrochemical device which works like a fuel cell in reverse and can split water into its constituent molecules,hydrogen and oxygen,by passing an electric current through it.

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