Title :
Updating a steel mill power system to improve reliability and decrease energy costs
Author :
Albaugh, John R. ; Kornblit, Morris J.
Author_Institution :
Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., Mingo Junction, OH, USA
Abstract :
The cost of electricity and operating reliability in heavy industry can be key in determining which processes and plants survive in today´s competitive market. This paper provides an insight into the planning and implementation of several significant cost saving and reliability improvements at a turn-of-the-century steel mill in Ohio. A clear understanding of what to look for and how to proceed with such projects should provide motivation for others considering similar improvements
Keywords :
economics; energy conservation; metallurgical industries; power system reliability; steel industry; Ohio; cost saving; energy costs reduction; planning; reliability improvements; steel mill power system; Costs; Helium; Metals industry; Milling machines; Power system planning; Power system reliability; Production; Senior members; Steel; Substations;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
