Pumps for Descaling in Steel Mills

To remove scale during the hot rolling of steel, large amounts of water at very high pressure are required in a short time. The design and materials used for the pumps are therefore crucial for their service life. This presentation will provide the following takeaways: Pump failure leads to production downtime; careful design ensures safe operation, therefore special attention must be given to the pump selection and installation during planning; the importance of axial thrust compensation; overall pump wear; and due to chemical additives in the water treatment process, internal pump components must be made from high-quality materials.

Authors:

Loyal Fischer | KSB Inc.
 

Session Chairs:

Shelonda Manning | U. S. Steel
 

Chris Pattie | John Cockerill Industry North America