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Recent Operating Experience with Dry Running Vacuum Pumps on Vacuum Degassing and Vacuum Oxygen Decarburising Systems

From Edwards Vacuum

Investment in steel vacuum degassing processes, both in new plant and upgrades of existing plant, is continuing as steel companies see the opportunity to increase the value added component of their products by improving quality and supplying more speciality grade steels.

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Investment in steel vacuum degassing processes, both in new plant and upgrades of existing plant, is continuing as steel companies see the opportunity to increase the value added component of their...

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