"Zaporozhkoks" implements the program of modernization of coke oven batteries
the PJSC "Zaporozhkoks" a long-term program of modernization and reconstruction of coke oven production. In 2020, has started the next phase of the overhaul of coke oven battery No. 6 with a total budget of 90 million. The main purpose of the repair of the resource and the design characteristics of the equipment, improving product quality and reducing the negative impact on the environment.
In 2020 in the framework of the overhaul of coke oven battery No. 6 will be completed relining 25 heating walls, replacement of reinforcing devices masonry repairs flue and gazopodvodyaschey equipment. Relining of extreme verticals will be conducted in the operating plant that will not stop all the coke battery and to continue its operation, in part by reducing production. In addition, the machine and coke side of the repair works will be carried out in parallel, which will significantly reduce the repair period. You have done will prolong the lifetime of thermal units is more than 10 years.
"Despite the crisis in the global steel industry, which led to the optimization of investment programs of the plant, the reconstruction of the capacity of the coke plant continues. Repair of coke ovens is a prerequisite to ensure stable and efficient operation of the entire enterprise. This will allow to increase production, improve quality of coke and reduce the environmental burden on the environment," - said General Director of "Zaporozhkoks" Alexander Tretyakov.
Also in the framework of the programme for upgrading of production capacity, work is underway on the relocation of the heating piers of the coke battery No. 2. For this purpose the company will allocate around 50 million.
we will Remind, the program of reconstruction of coke oven batteries № 5-6 is one of the main strategic projects of the investment program "Zaporozhkoks". Overhaul with a total budget of 250 million UAH started in 2017. It is planned to accomplish it gradually in the conditions of production until 2023. Results for "Zaporozhcoke" operated three coke batteries. The performance of coke oven batteries № 5-6 is 720 thousand tons per year.