Thursday, June 24, 2010

Modernization of a world record holder: Siemens to renovate blast furnace 1 for ArcelorMittal Tubarão

Steelmaker ArcelorMittal Tubarão, has commissioned Siemens VAI Metals Technologies to renovate blast furnace 1 at its Tubarão Works in Brazil. In use for over 26 years, this makes it the world's longest serving blast furnace to date. Siemens will dismantle and rebuild within a shutdown period of only 80 days. The modernization project is worth over ten million euros.

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