A company helped a major steel product manufacturer to rectify downtime issues caused by frequent filter changeouts at its steel rolling mill. Unplanned downtime can result in reduced margins and loss of business. Therefore, finding the root cause of the problem was a priority; preferably without having to take the mill offline during the investigation.
Using a unique on-site Gas Filtration Test skid, the company was able to conduct a detailed analysis of the solid and liquid contaminants in the gas stream without interruption to normal operations. The tests identified the causes of poor performance and premature equipment failure in the upstream and downstream filtration systems. These were directly associated with the exhaust gas reprocessing system. The test results were then used to recommend ways to optimize the filtration system and improve operational efficiency.