Reduced Electricity Consumption at our Continuous Casting Operation

Since 2014, BlueScope have implemented a range of projects to reduce energy use by our Casting Machines at the Port Kembla Steelworks.
Read moreSince 2014, BlueScope have implemented a range of projects to reduce energy use by our Casting Machines at the Port Kembla Steelworks.
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Read more8.5 tonnes of waste avoiding land fill and thousands in savings.
Read moreNatural gas consumption reduced by over 19,700 Nm3 p.a.
Read moreThis project involved optimising the operation of the 21 Area Dedusting Fan to reduce running costs and electricity demand.
Read moreAt the completion of every Basic Oxygen Steelmaking (BOS) heat, all loose materials (steel, slag and unconsumed fluxes) in the furnace are poured out prior to commencing the next heat. This resulted in the loss of steel, which compromises process yield, and fluxes that have not fully been consumed and could be used to treat the subsequent heat.
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