ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PRACTICES THAT INSURE THE INTEGRITY OF US STEEL'S COKE OVENS

摘要

US Steel Clairton Works has 12 coke batteries consisting of 816 ovens, of which 812 are in operation. Nothing is more important to these ovens than the continuous refractory maintenance that takes place. Patching techniques, repair techniques, patching materials, and performance will be discussed. Manpower associated with the heating and patching crews will be included.