Ceramic fiber seals save fuel at Bethlehem Steel mill
Journal Article
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· Ind. Heat. (Pittsburgh); (United States)
OSTI ID:6484552
To increase energy efficiency at Bethlehem Steel's Plate and Flanging Mill in Sparrows Point, Md., a special ceramic fiber seal system was installed on the discharge doors of two reheat furnaces. This installation achieved a 3-1/2% fuel saving for each furnace. The sealing system consists of a ceramic fiber (Nextel 312) curtain and mesh enclosed rounds (Kaowool from Babcock and Wilcox Insulating Products Div.). The ceramic fiber curtain withstands temperatures up to 2400/sup 0/F (1316/sup 0/C) and provides the tensile strength needed to effectively seal the door bottom.
- OSTI ID:
- 6484552
- Journal Information:
- Ind. Heat. (Pittsburgh); (United States), Journal Name: Ind. Heat. (Pittsburgh); (United States) Vol. 49:7; ISSN INHTA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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