Jet*Star Strip Cooling System
(Air only)

The Busch Jet*Star Strip Cooling System is the most efficient method yet devised to air cool moving strip in the metals industry. Jet*Star technology utilizes a unique combination of sophisticated aerodynamic and thermodynamic principles. Its patented technology enables Jet*Star to cool heavier gauge strip at higher strip speeds while requiring less energy and space than older methods. the many advantages of Jet*Star are applicable to all types of process lines including those used for Galvanizing after-pot cooling to minimizing pre-cooling; Anneal and Pickleñair quench after annealing furnace, cooling before rinse tank; Silicone Lineñpost furnace cooling before coater.

The thermal efficiency of Jet*Star is increased through a substantial reduction of thermal contamination, crossflow, and reentrainment of spent air. In retrofit applications, this increased efficiency often permits either a reduction in length of the cooling zone or a lower strip outlet temperature.

Another important benefit of the Jet*Star system is the reduction of aerodynamically induced strip instability.

By putting the strip into an aerodynamically produced force field, strip stabilization is controlled and strip flutter problems are eliminated or substantially decreased.

Busch International has developed a Propriety computer-based methodology for selection of the proper Jet*Star configuration for each application. The database for this program was developed after several years of laboratory testing using equipment that closely simulates field conditions. Extensive verification of test results was performed with operating Jet*Star systems.

The Jet*Star Strip Cooling System is custom designed to meet site requirements. Capacity, Unit arrangement and dimensions, number of nozzles, materials of construction and wiring can be modified to meet individual user specifications. Unit pre-assembly assures simplified installation and proper operation.