Russian steelmaker Severstal has completed the modernization of turbine unit No. 2 at the combined heat and power plant of the Cherepovets Iron and Steel Works (CherMK). The upgrade increases the unit’s average capacity from 100 MW to 110 MW, helping the plant generate more of its own electricity and reduce reliance on external suppliers.
The RUB 800+ million ($10.03 million) project will add over 90,000 MWh of electricity annually, advancing Severstal’s goal of meeting 95% of CherMK’s power needs through in-house generation.
Technical improvements included replacing the PT-80 steam turbine, installing new low-pressure flow components, converting the network water heating boiler to an additional condensing unit, boosting steam consumption from 220 to 280 tons/hour, and enhancing condensation mode to lower heating costs.
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