According to plans, the new complex will be able to produce up to 60,000 cubic metres of technical oxygen and 60,000 cubic metres of pure industrial nitrogen per hour, as well as up to 2,35,000 cubic metres of argon per hour. This will represent approximately one fifth of the plant’s current oxygen production and half of the plant’s nitrogen production.
According to MMK’s Information and Public Relations Department, the use of air separation products plays a key role in intensifying metallurgical production processes and improving product quality. There are currently 11 air separation units at the plant, serving various needs of the blast furnace and steelmaking shops.
The new complex will function as an independent oxygen plant under the sixth serial number, providing the necessary gases for the production processes. It includes cryogenic and compressor equipment, as well as storage and gasification systems for liquid air separation products. The cooling tower, pumping station and substation will ensure reliable operation of the plant and create more than 70 new jobs.
The general designer of the complex is Magnitogorsk Gipromez and the general contractor for the construction is Prokatmontazh JSC. At present, the installation of all equipment is almost complete, the machine hall building is finally finished, and the installation of air and nitrogen compressors and the air separation unit is underway.
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