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ORGANIZER;CN=ESTAD 2023:mailto:info@metec-estad.com
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SUMMARY:Coke plant lifetime extension and environmental performance improvements
DESCRIPTION:Whereas originally, coke plant lifetime would be determined by its technical integrity and in more recent decades by its environmental compliance, steel producers who are developing their decarbonization strategies currently face the necessity to have both these aspects match the projected termination of coke consumption at their site.

Coke plant technology has been developed to such a level of maturity that lifetime extension at minimum emissions to the environment is feasible under any scenario. However, with the potentially limited lifetime requirement dictated by the selected decarbonization scenario, applying modern technology may easily stretch the plant’s lifetime beyond requirement while requiring excess capex allocation.

A coke plant comprises a large multitude of refractory constructions as well as mechanical equipment, all of which are connected to the plant’s lifetime capability, process performance and environmental performance. Based on comprehensive knowledge of coke plant technology as well as decades of experience in the design, construction and maintenance of coke plants, Giprokoks and Danieli Corus have developed condition assessment and lifetime extension strategies that allow for extending a plant’s lifetime to match plant lifecycle requirements while minimizing direct cost and production loss. These strategies may include minor or major repairs of and modifications to refractories as well as repairs of and modernization of mechanical equipment such as doors, valves, hoods and mains/ducting. In any scenario, a program for minimizing emissions to the environment and to comply with regulations will be advised.
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