Rourkela Steel Plant commissions ladle furnace
It was commissioned in Steel Melting Shop-II on Wednesday.
A ladle furnace is the second unit used to refine molten steel after it is produced in a primary furnace.
Rourkela (Odisha), Jun 12 (PTI) The Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) of SAIL on Thursday said it has commissioned a state-of-the-art Ladle Furnace 2D (LF#2D).
This achievement underscores RSP's commitment to technological modernisation, enhanced productivity, and a strong culture of safety, the company said in a statement.
The newly operational LF#2D is a critical facility that will significantly boost productivity by ensuring a timely and efficient supply of liquid steel to the new slab caster alongside the existing ones.
Alok Verma, Director In-Charge, RSP, with additional charge of Durgapur Steel Plant & IISCO Steel Plant said, 'Steel is not just what we make — it is who we are. RSP is truly proud of everyone's sincere and hardworking efforts.' He also congratulated everyone associated with the project for the successful commissioning of LF#2D.
The LF#2D is a state-of-the-art facility equipped with a 30 MVA furnace transformer, a water-cooled ladle roof, a hydraulic roof-lifting system, advanced electrode handling assemblies, and a mechanised ferroalloy feeding system.
The commissioning process was executed with attention to safety and strict compliance with protocols, achieving a zero-incident record, the RSP said. PTI AAM NN
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