The gas recovery system provides significant energy savings and reduces the emission of the carbon dioxide greenhouse gas produced in the steelmaking plant by approx. 155,000 t/a.
The overhaul became necessary since the gasholder seal had reached the end of its service life after 15 years of safe operation and, therefore, had to be replaced.
The scope of supply of SMS group comprised the delivery of all crucial components and the supervision of installation activities. The plant is now ready again for efficient gas recovery, thus saving millions of tons of carbon dioxide from being emitted into the atmosphere.
(Source: SMS group)
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