The project, announced in London, covered the replacement of the converter suspension system to ensure that the BOF converter can continue producing liquid steel from hot metal in a safe and sustainable manner. The entire process of dismantling, refurbishment, and recommissioning was completed within just 50 days, with no significant disruption to the production line.
The BOF converter is a critical component of steel production, where hot metal is transformed into liquid steel by oxygen blowing, making it one of the core units of the plant. For this reason, the refurbishment was of strategic importance for production continuity.
As part of the project, Primetals Technologies carried out detailed engineering work and developed a customized and cost-effective solution designed to extend the service life of the existing BOF equipment as much as possible. The company also provided technical support during design, manufacturing, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up phases.
Close coordination between the two companies was highlighted as a key factor in completing the project on schedule. Robert Richter stated that the refurbishment process progressed smoothly despite the tight timeline, noting that the BOF converter, together with its new refractory lining, was safely restarted during ongoing production without any safety issues.
The Eisenhüttenstadt plant of ArcelorMittal produces high-quality flat steel for the automotive, household appliance, and construction industries. With an annual crude steel capacity of approximately 2.5 million tonnes and around 2,700 employees, the facility operates as one of the largest industrial centers in eastern Brandenburg.
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