It is reported that at Chelyabinsk Metallurgical Plant, part of the company Mechel and complete overhaul of the second category of blast furnace No 5.

Repair of blast furnace number 5 effective volumes of 1719 cubic meters was sent to the renewal of fixed assets and maximize technical and economic indices blast furnace as well as the introduction of new technological solutions. Completed activities will extend the turnaround time and ensure trouble-free operation of the unit and hence the stable production of steel in accordance with operational plans CMP.

The cost of repairs amounted to RUB 400 million.

During the overhaul was replaced refractory masonry shaft furnace and lance zone, power equipment unit, as well as replacement of gutters on the main casting yard. Also updated flue equipment carried out inspection of equipment loading systems made repairs and installation of air heaters unit Charging unit.

During the repair of improved automated process control system. Now all the parameters of a blast furnace, previously controlled by the measuring instruments are displayed on a computer monitor specialist blast furnace. In addition to repair activities during the reconstruction was also carried out a large range of activities aimed at protecting the environment aspiration and ventilation oven set to reduce emissions. Special attention is paid to the production standards and working conditions for furnace men built separate living room.

(Sourced from IMS)