The main factors affecting the consumption of graphite electrodes are:(1)Loading amount and feeding method(2)Feeding time and power-off time(3)Smelting cycle(4)Exhause gas emission and dedusting systems(5)Electrode adjustment quality(6)Load adjustment quality(7)Oxygen blowing operation(8)Electrode connection quality(9)The quality of the electrode joint body.(10)Electrode joint hole and joint processing accuracy.