Tag «Modernization»

Successful modernization of AOD converter at SěAH CSS

Reduced maintenance costs thanks to SMS group torque retainer on converter tilt drive The 100-ton AOD converter at the SěAH CSS stainless steel mill in Changwon, South Korea, was successfully re-commissioned in March 2018, after installation of an electro-hydraulic torque retainer from SMS group. The purpose of the modernization was to minimize the destructive forces …

Modernization of nuclear weapons continues; number of peacekeepers declines: New SIPRI Yearbook out now

(Stockholm, 18 June 2018) The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) today launches the findings of SIPRI Yearbook 2018, which assesses the current state of armaments, disarmament and international security. Key findings include the following: all the nuclear weapon-possessing states are developing new nuclear weapon systems and modernizing their existing systems; and the number of …

SMS group successfully completes modernization of Vizag Steel converter shop

Higher productivity and effective environmental protection The start-up of the third converter at Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (Vizag Steel) in India marked the successful completion by SMS group (www.sms-group.com) of the modernization of converter shop No. 1. The modernization will help to increase annual steel production from three to 3.5 million tons while achieving highly effective environmental …

Global nuclear weapons: modernization remains the priority – SIPRI

(Stockholm, 3 July 2017) The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) today launches its annual nuclear forces data, which highlights the current trends and developments in world nuclear arsenals. The data shows that while the overall number of nuclear weapons in the world continues to decline, all of the nuclear weapon-possessing states are in the …

Severstal commissions new side trimmer from SMS group

Modernization of continuous pickling line No. 3 in Cherepovets, Russia Severstal commissions new side trimmer from SMS group PAO Severstal has trimmed the first strip in its continuous pickling line No. 3 in Cherepovets, Russia, with the new twin-head side trimming unit supplied by SMS group (www.sms-group.com). During a period of only eleven days, the …

Outotec to provide technology to OJSC Svyatogor copper smelter modernization in Russia

Outotec has agreed with OJSC Svyatogor, a subsidiary of Ural Mining and Metallurgical Company, to provide Outotec® Ausmelt technology to the Svyatogor smelter modernization in the Ural region, Russia. The contract value is approximately EUR 10 million which has been booked in Outotec’s fourth quarter 2014 order intake. Ural Mining and Metallurgical Company is the …

ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe investing 90 million euros in modernization of continuous caster in Duisburg-Beeckerwerth: Modern cooling technology to improve slab quality

The current reline of blast furnace 2 in Duisburg-Schwelgern is being used as an opportunity to modernize a further key facility of ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe: Work has started on revamping one of the continuous casters in Duisburg-Beeckerwerth. It is scheduled to go back into operation in just under eight weeks. The work is being carried …

ThyssenKrupp supports modernization of iconic Berlin TV tower

The modernized elevators expected to take 1.2 million visitors each year will feature a glass roof for impressive views and energy recovery systems for less operational costs. Upgrade for the Berlin landmark: ThyssenKrupp has installed two modern elevators in Germany’s tallest building. Travelling at up to six meters per second, visitors are whisked to the …

Modernization and Expansion in Visakhapatnam Steel Plant

The Minister of Steel, Shri Beni Prasad Verma has said that the process of expansion of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant’s (VSP) production capacity to 6.3 MTPA against original capacity of 3 MTPA of liquid steel is to be completed in two stages. Installation of new Blast Furnace and Steel Melting Shop to produce additional 2.8 MTPA …