Vacuum degassing plant modernisation, Turkey
Name of the Project
Vacuum degassing plant modernisation.
Location
The project is located in Dilovasi, in the west of Turkey.
Project Owner/s
Çolakoglu Metalurji.
Project Description
The aim of the modernisation project is to allow for the production of special steels such as IF grades, ULC grades or stainless steels. This will help Çolakoglu to broaden its product range and enter additional markets.
The project will upgrade an existing vacuum degassing plant to a vacuum oxygen decarburisation (VOD) plant. With a heat size of 295 t, the VOD plant will be the largest worldwide. The scope of the project also encompasses the modernisation of the existing automation system.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
Not stated.
Planned Start/End Date
The VOD plant is expected to be operational in March 2020.
Latest Developments
Primetals Technologies has been awarded the order to upgrade the vacuum degassing plant.
Primetals will be responsible for the engineering and will supply all the core components. These include valve stands and oxygen blowing lance system, as well as filters and a filter cleaning system installed before the vacuum pumps.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Primetals Technologies (vacuum degassing plant upgrade).
On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.
Contact Details for Project Information
Çolakoglu Metalurji, tel +90 216 681 2600.
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