Ukrainian mining and steel producing group Metinvest has stated that its subsidiary Yenakiieve Iron and Steel Works carried out a major overhaul of its 160 ton basic oxygen furnace with a partial reconstruction of gas offtake. The overhaul improves efficiency and reliability, while reducing environmental impact.
A new basic oxygen furnace body and support ring were manufactured and installed.
The cost of the overhaul is estimated at UAH 32.446 million ($2.695 million). Yenakiieve Steel completed the work ahead of schedule: instead of the planned 45 days, it took 38 days. In the time saved on the overhaul, the plant produced an additional 10,000 mt of steel.