Title :
Electrification of a major steel mill. Part I. early use of direct current power
Author :
Blalock, Thomas J.
Abstract :
This paper discusses the shift of Bethlehem Steel Company from steam to electrical power for its process machinery. Part I of this article covers the early use of direct current (DC). Subsequent parts will cover the development of the 25-Hz power system and the electrification of the rolling mill drives.
Keywords :
manufacturing processes; rolling mills; steel industry; 25 Hz; Bethlehem Steel Company; direct current power; major steel mill electrification; process machinery; rolling mill drive electrification; History; Iron; Lighting; Magnetohydrodynamic power generation; Metals industry; Milling machines; Power systems; Production; Rivers; Steel;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MIA.2005.1423896
