Melting apparatus for the production of steel

A melting apparatus for steel production, comprising a support structure to support a shell for the production and tapping of steel, and a source or zone for the emission of fumes resulting from the tapping of the steel from said shell, the melting apparatus comprising a tapping hood integrated into the support structure and provided with a suction mouth positioned directly above the zone for the emission of fumes, said shell being provided with a bottom wall in which an E.B.T. (Eccentric Bottom Tap-hole) positioned inside said tapping hood is provided for tapping the steel, wherein said shell comprises a lateral wall that extends transversely to the bottom wall, wherein said E.B.T. (Eccentric Bottom Tap-hole) is made in the connection zone between said bottom wall and said lateral wall and wherein said tapping hood is positioned directly above a container to collect the tapped steel.