New Meltshop Air Pollution Control System Design

Client: Nucor Steel
Location: Brandenburg, KY

Conceptual, Basic, and Partial Detailed Engineering to establish the design and specifications of the new meltshop air pollution control system to the level required for Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) turnkey bids.

Scope of Work:

  • Finalize process design basis, PFD, and control philosophy
  • CFD modeling to optimize EAF canopy hood design and exhaust rates
  • Define, specify, and size major equipment for the project
  • Finalize baghouse location, arrangement, and sizing
  • Develop basic general arrangement drawings of the proposed equipment layout and ductwork routing
  • Develop equipment performance specifications to be issued to potential EPC contractors for bids
  • Perform constructability review and develop preliminary HSE and construction management plan
  • Develop scope of work and bid package for EPC bidders
  • Detailed design for combustion chamber / drop-out box
Project History
Conceptual Engineering August 2019 Basic Engineering June 2020 Detailed Engineering May 2021