Kamet-Steel of Metinvest Group has begun a major overhaul of pipeline of the coke oven gas.

The 90-day repair works cover the southern branch of the 5,500-meter-long pipeline, which transports coke oven gas from the coke subdivision to the combined heat and power plant and repair shops of the enterprise. This high-calorific energy source, a product of coke production, is efficiently used at the enterprise, particularly in the production of steam at the combined heat and power plant.

During the major overhaul, the gas shop specialists, together with contractors, are to completely replace 500 meters of gas pipeline and eliminate the possibility of gas leaks on its other sections. Every day, teams of six specialists carry out dismantling and installation work, restoring the integrity of metal structures of the supports and platforms.  It is also planned to install 10 tons of side bars on other sections of the pipe as an additional seal for the main line.

– Efficient use of own-produced energy sources is a strong support of Kamet Steel production. The major overhaul of coke oven gas pipeline is one of the annual stages of systematic work aimed at the stable operation of the enterprise gas pipelines. "The measures taken are to allow efficient and safe transportation of coke oven gas to the shops," says Stanislav Maltsev, Assistant for Engineering of Gas Shop Chief.

It should be noted that to ensure the repairmen safety, the works carrying out is daily accompanied by the on-duty specialists of the gas rescue and medical services of the enterprise, as well as fire-fighters of the State Fire and Rescue Station 35.