Modernization of the Sinter Plant at CST, Brazil, Featuring Pallet Width Extension Technology

摘要

In September 1997, VAI completed a sinter plant modernization project for CST (Companhia Siderurgica de Tubarao), Brazil, with the primary objective of increasing the total sinter production. This was achieved mainly through the application of pallet width extension technology, whereby the previous sinter machine pallet width was extended from 5.0 to 5.5 meters-currently the widest sinter machine in the world! Following implementation of the modernization measures, which also included the installation of advanced monitoring and process control systems, total sinter production could be substantially increased. Operational results and the advantages of the applied modernization solutions are discussed.