http://www.epa.gov/nsr/ghgdocs/ironsteel.pdf
Energy Efficiency Drives for Rolling Mills
Energy-efficient drives can replace the currently used AC drives thereby saving energy. (
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Commercial
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Rolled steel
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Energy Efficiency Drives for Rolling MillsCosts & Benefits
| Parent Process: Rolling Mills | |
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| Energy Savings Potential |
High efficiency motors can save approximately 1-2% of the electricity consumption. Assuming an electricity demand of 220 kWh/t-hot rolled steel, the electricity savings are estimated to be 4 kWh/t-product (Worrell et al., 2010. p.100). |
| CO2 Emission Reduction Potential |
Emission reductions are estimated at 1.6 kg CO2/t-product. |
| Costs |
The additional cost of the high efficiency drives was estimated to be approximately $0.30/t-hot rolled steel. The payback time is estimated as 3.2 years (US EPA, 2010. p. 25). |
Energy Efficiency Drives for Rolling Mills Publications
Available and Emerging Technologies for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from the Iron and Steel Industry
Page Number:
10, 26
Energy Efficiency Improvement and Cost Saving Opportunities for the U.S. Iron and Steel Industry
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) energy guide, Energy Efficiency Improvement and Cost Saving Opportunities for the U.S. Iron and Steel Industry, discusses energy efficiency practices and technologies that can be implemented in iron and steel manufacturing plants. This guide provides current real world examples of iron and steel plants saving energy and reducing cost and carbon dioxide emissions.
http://www.energystar.gov/ia/business/industry/Iron_Steel_Guide.pdf?25eb-abc5
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100