Steel Industry Glossary
Misc.
15 PSI Desuperheater
Pressure reducing station which reduces 825 psi high pressure steam to 15 psi low pressure steam. This low pressure steam is then used to supplement the low pressure steam system throughout the plant.
23 KV Substation
The 23,000 volt substation that is located upstairs on the second and third floors of the power house. This substation directs power made by #8 and #9 Generators to other areas of Weirton Steel.
30 psi Steam
Steam used at various psi throughout the mill.
323 Cleaner Salts
A chemical that is added to the cleaners to assist in the cleaning process.
34" Standardizing Bar
Steel bar used to standardize the reading of the measuring table.
3-High Tower
A series of rolls used in the movement of prime and off-gauge strips.
700 PSI Desuperheater
Pressure reducing station which reduces 825 psi high pressure steam to 700 psi intermediate pressure steam. This intermediate pressure steam is then used to run the turbines in the Foster Wheeler Plant.
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