The #2 Ladle Metallurgical Facility (LMF) utilizes three electrodes, which are lowered into the ladle and arced to bring the liquid steel up to a desired casting temperature.  Water is used to cool the ladle hood and associated equipment during operation.  An adjacent Cooling Tower facility provides treatment of the re-circulating cooling water.

Monitoring of water flows, temperature differentials, water hardness and pH (blow-down and make-ups as required), water clarity (dispensing of detergent compound as required), and well water level (make-up as required)

The operator interface was implemented with Allen-Bradley ControlView

Load-dependent cycling of water pumps and air-moving fans maximizes equipment efficiency, helps minimize maintenance, and prolongs equipment life thru reduced wear and tear

Maximized long-term cooling efficiencies by preventing pipe restrictions from algae and calcium deposits thru detergent additions and pH control (also reduces corrosion)

Reduced water costs from minimized blow-down frequency thru detergent additions to maintain water clarity