The refurbishment involves the purchase of a new electric arc furnace (EAF), a vacuum degasser, a three‑strand caster and reuse of the existing ladle metal furnace (LMF).
To support the refurbishment Nucor engaged WorleyParsons Gas Cleaning group to provide Computational Flow Dynamics (CFD) modeling, basic and detailed engineering services for the development of a new melt shop fume control system. The fume control system will involve the collection of the off‑gas from the EAF primary and secondary emission sources, LMF and ladle trim station, and caster canopy hood all tied into a new positive pressure reverse air baghouse system.
The engineering activities were completed within budget and schedule. The project is currently in the construction phase, and Nucor, one of WorleyParsons’ largest steel industry customers in the US, remains on target to bring the facility back into operation in accordance with EPA emission requirements.
