Abstract
The Advanced Technology Ladle Preheater program is a joint industry and gas utility funded project. The Cadre Corporation of Atlanta, Georgia is the prime systems contractor, Southern California Gas Company and The Gas Research Institute are research sponsors, and Cameron Iron Works is the industrial participant for testing and demonstration. The project was initiated in May, 1979, with prototype testing of a full scale 60 ton ladle heater beginning January, 1980. This paper discusses the history of the Advanced Technology Ladle Preheater and presents a case study of the thermal efficiencies and economics of conventional ladle preheating practices versus improved ladle preheating practices.
Kiefer, J. R.; Battles, D. D. (1980). Improved Efficiency in Ladle Preheating - A Case Study. Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu). Available electronically from
https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /93911.