OREANDA-NEWS. March 30, 2011. Metinvest, within the framework of the continuous improvement program, reconstruction and modernization of the production enterprises, is carrying out major overhaul of 1300 t Mixer #3, at the LD Shop of Ilyich I&SW. Recent concentration with Metinvest Group allowed attracting specialists from other Metinvest enterprises for the first time. Roughly costs of the major overhaul will comprise UAH 6 mln.

Modernized Mixer #3 will ensure timely preparation of hot metal and feeding for conversion into steel, as well as leveling its temperature and homogenization of chemical composition. At that, the amount of unwanted inclusions in the molten metal will decrease by 50 – 60%, which will create conditions for significant reduction of expensive ferro-alloys consumption. For three years the unit has processed over 4 mln t of iron, which is one of the best results among existing three similar mixers in the Shop. 

Recent concentration with Metinvest Group allowed attracting specialists from Yenakiievo I&SW for the first time.

Major overhaul commenced in mid-March will be completed ahead of schedule – within 26 days, vs. initially planned duration of 31 day.