7TH EUROPEAN COKE AND IRONMAKING CONGRESS - ECIC 2016

Recent blast furnace reline scope assessment studies performed by Hatch concluded that Blast Furnace Reline Implementation Strategy must be developed on a case-by-case basis as many different factors can affect choices with regard to scope, schedule and the implementation of new technologies. Important considerations include planned blast furnace campaign life, reline outage duration, environmental performance, capital costs, and future operating costs. Considering today’s economic environment, justification for additional spending on upgrades requires scrutiny. Case examples shall be presented with respect to variations in scope and schedule to demonstrate the summary level reporting that can be provided for management decision making.