Kamet-Steel's coke and chemical division began restoration of the coke gas pipeline at the by-product capture shop's site. This repair is part of the gas safety programme for 2025, as instructed by Kamet-Steel's General Director. Restoration of this gas pipeline is critically necessary and important for ensuring safety and uninterrupted operation of the entire by-product capture shop.
The gas pipeline is responsible for the uninterrupted coke gas supply, which is a vital energy source for key sections of the shop. In the benzol department, gas is used for heating coal tar wash oil in the tubular furnace, ensures operation of thermal power installations at the cokemaking facility, and is used for dehydration and heating of tar, from which export-grade coal tar pitch is made.
During the five-day repair, worn sections of the pipeline will be replaced, and maintenance platforms, shut-off valves, and supporting structures will be repaired.
This range of activities will increase the reliability and safety of the gas pipeline operation, reduce gas mixture losses, and improve economic and environmental parameters at the production site.
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Yurii SKRYPII, head of the by-product capture shop, said:
"This gas pipeline, without exaggeration, is our main and only artery for coke gas. That is why preparation for this repair was lengthy and thorough. We considered various options for conducting the repair within the shortest possible timeframe, simulated repair processes, assigned teams, and prepared the necessary resources. We are very grateful to our chief power engineer of the coke and chemical production Serhii Babiichuk for his significant contribution and efforts in the gas pipeline repair. The work is being carried out using the plant's own resources – teams from the metallurgical equipment maintenance and repair shop and employees of our shop. I also want to acknowledge the gas rescue station team of the plant, which participated in equipment preparation for the repair, was directly involved in the repair work, and provided round-the-clock monitoring and safety assurance at the site. The measures w have implemented will enable the gas pipeline to operate safely and to a high standard without any risks in future periods."
