System and method for minimizing loss of electrical conduction during input of feed material to a furnace

Abstract From the Canadian patent

Methods and systems for stabilizing energy consumption in multiple loads or , in single , multi-phase loads. Methods and systems provide an electrode position controller , coupled to the feed rate controller so as to predictively anticipate the introduction of new , source material and lower the electrodes so as to prevent arc extinguishment while the , variable reactors maintain predetermined power set-points. The electrode position , controller may be used in place of the variable reactance control system to take , corrective action to address power and/or current changes or unbalances.