This project is still in progress. The article describes the scope and the method; results will be added when the work is complete.
The ceramic lining of the boiler pulverized-coal pipes at Kardemir Karabük Iron & Steel is HECON’s project currently under construction in the iron and steel sector. Client Kardemir A.Ş., period October 2026 – May 2027.
Why ceramic
Ceramic lining means fitting wear-resistant ceramic pieces to the inner surface of a pipe; the aim is to extend the life of pipes that carry an abrasive flow.
From laser scan to 3D routing
The 3D pipe routing was designed on the laser-scan model of the existing plant. A laser scan records the geometry of the existing plant as a point cloud; the new pipe route can be drawn on this model around the structures and equipment already on site.
Engineering and fabrication: ceramic-lined spools
Through engineering and fabrication, the work runs from 3D pipe routing to ceramic-lined spools.
Status
The project is in progress. Results will be added to this article when the work is complete.
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Frequently asked questions
- Why do coal dust pipes wear?
- Pulverized coal is carried through the pipes by air at high velocity; this flow wears the inner pipe surface, especially at the bends where it changes direction.
- What is a spool?
- A pipe section fabricated in the workshop and delivered ready for erection on site; it is transported as one piece together with its flanges and bends.
- When will the work be completed?
- Period October 2026 – May 2027. The project is in progress; results will be added to this article when the work is complete.
Source: HECON company profile · pp.36, 37 · All articles