Topsoe to Supply WSA Plant to Mittal Steel Krivyi Rih, Ukraine
07 June 2006
Topsoe has recently concluded a supply contract with Krivorozhstal Steel Plant (now - Mittal Steel Krivyi Rih), Krivyi Rih, Ukraine, concerning a plant for production of 212 MTPD sulphuric acid from the H2S containing waste gases coming from the coke production in the steel plant. The plant is scheduled to start operation in 2006. This will be the third sulphuric acid plant of Topsoe's proprietary WSA (Wet gas Sulphuric Acid) technology, supplied to Ukraine.
Mr. Frands Jensen, Manager of Sales, Environmental Technology, says that the receipt of this order is very important as it is imperative for Topsoe to maintain its strong position as supplier of sulphuric acid technology to the coke and coke chemicals industry.
The WSA technology is especially well-suited for waste gas cleaning from coke production. Due to the simple process lay-out of the condenser-based process, the WSA plant only consists of relatively few and simple components, leading to a low plant investment cost. Further, the sulphuric acid condenser, cooled only by air, reduces the cooling water consumption by a factor ten compared to traditional sulphuric acid technology. This, together with low electricity consumption and a high steam export, offers an attractive operating economy.
For further information, please visit our website at www.topsoe.com or contact Mr. Torben Christensen at toc@topsoe.dk or +45 4527 2040.
