Delivery of the first coke at the fourth coke battery of CherMK after reconstruction
On October 22, 2018, after a large-scale planned reconstruction, Trust Koksokhimmontazh JSC completed all construction and commissioning works, which allowed to issue the first coke on coke battery No. 4 (hereinafter KB-4) at the Cherepovets Metallurgical Combine on time. Modernization of production, which includes the construction of a dust-free coke dispensing plant, the use of gas cleaning equipment and aspiration systems equipped with bag and pocket filters, will significantly reduce emissions into the environment, reduce harmful effects and improve the environmental situation in the city.
Thanks to the well-coordinated work of the customer - Severstal Company and the general contractor JSC Trust Koksokhimmontazh, the project was implemented on time with high quality of work. In a year and a half, a full range of works has been carried out, starting from the dismantling of the old coke oven battery No. 4, the construction of a new foundation plate and ending with the installation of the doors of the coking chambers. The company managed to firmly link the best experience of previous years and modern advanced technologies.
The reconstruction of KB-4 required more than 11 thousand tons of refractories. The peculiarity of the masonry was that it should be carried out evenly along the entire length of the battery, because the efficiency of the coke battery will depend on the quality of the refractory masonry. For this purpose, about a hundred unique highly qualified specialists in refractory masonry from all over Russia and the former CIS countries were involved in the reconstruction of KB-4. JSC "Trust Koksokhimmontazh" carried out the laying in record time – 2.5 months at a rate of 4 months. Specialists of JSC "Trust Koksokhimmontazh" have installed about two thousand tons of equipment that is necessary for the start-up and operation of the battery.
The ceremony of receiving the first coke was attended by the Governor of the Vologda region Oleg Kuvshinnikov, Chairman of the Legislative Assembly Andrey Lutsenko, Deputy General Director of JSC "Trust Koksokhimmontazh" Alexander Alexandrov, Chief Engineer of JSC "Trust Koksokhimmontazh" Sergey Korchagin, Chief Engineer of the Directorate "Koksokhimmontazh-Cherepovets" Alexey Bachurin, General Director of the company "Severstal Management" Alexander Shevelev, Evgeny Vinogradov, Director of Pig Iron Production of the Severstal Russian Steel division, factory workers, builders and labor veterans.
The staff of JSC "Trust Koksokhimmontazh" congratulates the staff of JSC "Severstal" on such a significant event: "It was honorable and responsible to carry out the reconstruction of coke oven battery No. 4. This is not just a new unit, it is our common contribution to the development of such a successful and large company as Severstal and the Russian industry. New achievements and records for you!"
