Schneider Electric Case Studies Forging a greener future

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Forging a greener future

Schneider Electric

Technology Category	Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Connectivity Platforms Processors & Edge Intelligence - Embedded & Edge Computers
Applicable Industries	Metals
Applicable Functions	Discrete Manufacturing Maintenance
Use Cases	Edge Computing & Edge Intelligence Predictive Maintenance Process Control & Optimization
Services	System Integration Testing & Certification
Challenge	ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steel producer, was facing issues with its aging electrical installation at its Train 2 facility in Belval, Luxembourg. The company was looking for solutions to reduce downtime risks, improve safety, and enable energy monitoring. It also wanted to modernize its MV power network in line with its sustainability commitments. The project included retrofitting unused but outdated MV switchgear and disposal of old parts in compliance with environmental regulations. Read More
About Customer	ArcelorMittal is the largest steel producer in the world. At its Train 2 facility in Belval, Luxembourg, the company manufactures sheet piles, a component used for construction of tunnels and seaports, and in preventing rising water in cities like Venice. The Belval site has been in service manufacturing steel for over 100-years. It recently started facing issues related to an aging electrical installation. ArcelorMittal was therefore looking for solutions to reduce downtime risks, improve safety, and enable energy monitoring. Read More
Solution	Schneider Electric performed a Modernization Performance Safety (MPS) audit on the equipment at the Belval facility. This included an assessment of the current MV network, an evaluation of switchgear and a budget estimation. The audit determined which parts had to be replaced and how to upgrade switchgear to the latest technologies. Schneider Electric retrofitted 13 devices for the new MV network, adding temperature and hygrometry sensors for condition monitoring. Five oil transformers were also selected for modernization. ArcelorMittal wanted to replace them with dry-type transformers which have a lower environmental impact. The Schneider Electric team helped dispose of the oil and other parts in compliance with environmental regulations. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Connectivity Platforms

Processors & Edge Intelligence - Embedded & Edge Computers

Applicable Industries

Metals

Applicable Functions

Discrete Manufacturing

Maintenance

Use Cases

Edge Computing & Edge Intelligence

Predictive Maintenance

Process Control & Optimization

Services

System Integration

Testing & Certification

Challenge

ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steel producer, was facing issues with its aging electrical installation at its Train 2 facility in Belval, Luxembourg. The company was looking for solutions to reduce downtime risks, improve safety, and enable energy monitoring. It also wanted to modernize its MV power network in line with its sustainability commitments. The project included retrofitting unused but outdated MV switchgear and disposal of old parts in compliance with environmental regulations.

About Customer

ArcelorMittal is the largest steel producer in the world. At its Train 2 facility in Belval, Luxembourg, the company manufactures sheet piles, a component used for construction of tunnels and seaports, and in preventing rising water in cities like Venice. The Belval site has been in service manufacturing steel for over 100-years. It recently started facing issues related to an aging electrical installation. ArcelorMittal was therefore looking for solutions to reduce downtime risks, improve safety, and enable energy monitoring.

Solution

Schneider Electric performed a Modernization Performance Safety (MPS) audit on the equipment at the Belval facility. This included an assessment of the current MV network, an evaluation of switchgear and a budget estimation. The audit determined which parts had to be replaced and how to upgrade switchgear to the latest technologies. Schneider Electric retrofitted 13 devices for the new MV network, adding temperature and hygrometry sensors for condition monitoring. Five oil transformers were also selected for modernization. ArcelorMittal wanted to replace them with dry-type transformers which have a lower environmental impact. The Schneider Electric team helped dispose of the oil and other parts in compliance with environmental regulations.

Impact #1	By adopting a circular economy approach for the modernization project, ArcelorMittal managed to save between 15 and 20 percent on the total cost while also meeting sustainability goals.
Impact #2	The modernization of switchgear and transformers helped avoid the emission of 170 equivalent metric tons of CO2 and prevented reprocessing of 26 metric tons of materials.
Impact #3	With equipment condition now monitored by sensors, the Belval facility staff can track the energy use and identify potential faults before they cause downtime.

Impact #1

By adopting a circular economy approach for the modernization project, ArcelorMittal managed to save between 15 and 20 percent on the total cost while also meeting sustainability goals.

Impact #2

The modernization of switchgear and transformers helped avoid the emission of 170 equivalent metric tons of CO2 and prevented reprocessing of 26 metric tons of materials.

Impact #3

With equipment condition now monitored by sensors, the Belval facility staff can track the energy use and identify potential faults before they cause downtime.

Benefit #1	15–20% estimated cost savings on the new installation
Benefit #2	5–10% estimated downtime reduction
Benefit #3	170 equivalent metric tons of CO2 saved

Benefit #1

15–20% estimated cost savings on the new installation

Benefit #2

5–10% estimated downtime reduction

Benefit #3

170 equivalent metric tons of CO2 saved

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Forging a greener future

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