|
| Feature Article, Vol. 60, Issue 2 April 2002 |
Rebuild Project Nets 35% Fuel Savings for Owens-Corning Metal SystemsBy Al Reinhart, SECO/WARWICK Corp., USA, areinhart@secowarwick.com Rebuilding two stationary melting furnaces increased production and reduced fuel costs. In January 2002, SECO/WARWICK completed a rebuild of (2) stationary aluminum melting furnaces at Owens Corning Metal Systems in Richmond, Virginia (Bellwood Plant). At the beginning of the project, SECO/WARWICK performed a complete system design review, then provided a complete turnkey project. In addition to engineering and construction services, SECO/WARWICK provided Owens-Corning with a comprehensive staff training program for both the operation and maintenance of the equipment. Steven Piciacchio, Owens-Corning Metal Systems Plant Manager had the following comments: “We recently contracted SECO/WARWICK for combustion system and refractory upgrades for two of our melting furnaces. The projects entailed structural modifications to the charge wells, installation of a regenerative burner system, and refractory modifications. SECO/WARWICK offered the most competitive package and finished the job on schedule and within budget. Our furnaces are now capable of achieving historical production rates while utilizing 35% less fuel. We would recommend SECO/WARWICK rebuild services to any manufacturer interested in a quality job at a competitive price.”
SECO/WARWICK provides a full range of
services for non-ferrous melting furnaces including:
Maintenance agreements and training services are available and can be tailored to suit individual company requirements.
|
||||
|
|
||||
|
USA • Poland • China |
||||
|
©2002-2008 SECO/WARWICK Corporation, R1 8/2004, R2 12/2004 |
