Scaling and fouling in steel mills and in the steel production industry present a unique set of challenges. As well as eliminating scaling and fouling, our technology has to operate in hazardous and complex environments, often in parts of the process subject to extremes of heat.
Fouling occurs due to the accumulation of scale, particulate matter, corrosive by-products, and surface deposits from process gases, oxides and liquids.
Left unchecked this fouling can lead to breakdowns, unplanned maintenance as well as unwanted shutdowns for expensive cleaning, and significantly increased energy costs.
Common instances of unwanted fouling occur:-
- In cooling and water treatment systems
- In tube and plate heat exchangers
- On steel surfaces during the production or rolling process
- In electric arc and blast furnaces
