http://www.epa.gov/nsr/ghgdocs/ironsteel.pdf
Improved Insulation of Reheating Furnace
Replacing conventional insulating materials with ceramic low-thermal–mass insulation materials can reduce the heat losses through furnace walls.
| Development Status | Products |
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Commercial
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Rolled steel
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Improved Insulation of Reheating FurnaceCosts & Benefits
| Parent Process: Rolling Mills | |
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| Energy Savings Potential |
The potential energy savings for insulating a continuous furnace were estimated to range from 2 to 5% or around 0.16 GJ/t-rolled Steel. |
| CO2 Emission Reduction Potential |
Emissions reductions are estimated to be around 8.0 kg CO2/t-rolled steel. |
| Costs |
Retrofit Capital cost of $15.6/tonne solled steel is estimated. |
Improved Insulation of Reheating Furnace Publications
Available and Emerging Technologies for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from the Iron and Steel Industry
Page Number:
10, 28