Reduction in hydrogen sulfide from quenching process at Cokemaking
Cokemaking improvements have reduced emissions generated when coke is cooled during the quenching process.
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Reduction in water use at Slabmaking
Slabmaking is one of the largest water consumers within the Port Kembla Steelworks.
Read moreReduction in water use and discharges to drain at Cokemaking
By redistributing internal water streams Gas Processing has replaced several significant industrial water uses, saving approximately 520kL/day of industrial water.
Read moreReclamation of waste at Ironmaking
During the No.5 Blast Furnace cast house floor trough repairs, a significant amount of waste products are generated including refractory material, iron skulls and sand.
Read moreInterstate return dunnage processing for Tru-Spec®
During 2016, a project was initiated to identify opportunities for re-using as many timbers as possible for the transportation of Tru-Spec®interstate.
Read moreRecycling organic waste at Port Kembla Steelworks laboratories
This project consisted of identifying opportunities to recycle organic waste generated at the laboratory instead of sending the waste off site for treatment and disposal.
Read moreEnergy saving project at slabmaking
This project involved optimising the operation of the 21 Area Dedusting Fan to reduce running costs and electricity demand.
Read moreClean Up Australia Day activities at Port Kembla Steelworks and Western Sydney Service Centre
Clean Up Australia Day provides an opportunity for businesses and members of the community to actively engage in the collection of rubbish from within the local area.
Read moreReduction in water consumption at Cokemaking
The Cokemaking Department has a complicated water balance. Water is used primarily for quenching coke and for cooling gas at the Gas Processing Plant. The quality of water required for gas cooling is higher than that for quenching.
Read moreEnvironmental considerations for loading material at products berth
Various materials are loaded onto vessels at BlueScope’s products berth in Port Kembla harbour. The process requires consideration of appropriate management of environmental risks given the proximity to the harbour. For materials which contain fines, such as copper concentrate, even more stringent management is required, in particular around loading the material into the hold of a vessel. If the material was tipped from above the hold, dust emissions could be generated which could then fall onto docks or into the harbour.
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