THE PERFORMANCE OF THE NUCOR CSP PLANT IN HICKMAN AND ITS FURTHER EXPANSION

Authors
MOTT R CHASE D HOFMANN F KUPER FJ
Citation
R. Mott et al., THE PERFORMANCE OF THE NUCOR CSP PLANT IN HICKMAN AND ITS FURTHER EXPANSION, Stahl und Eisen, 114(6), 1994, pp. 125-132
Citations number
NO
Categorie Soggetti
Metallurgy & Mining
Journal title
Stahl und Eisen → ACNP
ISSN journal
03404803
Volume
114
Issue
6
Year of publication
1994
Pages
125 - 132
Database
ISI
SICI code
0340-4803(1994)114:6<125:TPOTNC>2.0.ZU;2-5
Abstract
Description of the Hickman works and the CSP plant. Further developmen t of the CSP technology in the area of the mould, submerged tube and c asting machine. Start-up curve of the CSP plant with attainment of the break-even point just 5 months after commissioning. Dimensional consi stency, mechanical properties, thickness and profile accuracy of the r olled strips on the basis of statistical investigations. Automation sy stem. Downtime and yield. Wider application field of the hot strip pro duced. Personnel requirements. Reduced warehouse stocks. Expansion of the plant by installation of a second casting strand.