In a statement, Danieli Corus said it will work on the No. 11 stove, which serves the No. 4 blast furnace. It also will undertake repairs of the No. 13 stove, serving the No. 5 blast furnace. 

Danieli has a standing relationship with Tata Steel and Port Talbot, most recently undertaking repairs of stove No. 10 on the No. 4 blast furnace. 

“Hot blast systems can achieve very long lifetimes if key components such as parts of the vessel shell and the refractories are designed, manufactured and installed properly. Burner replacements and partial repair jobs then become an accepted reality of campaign management,” Danieli said. 

“The current contract between Danieli Corus and Tata Steel …  is a continuation of the strong and fruitful relationship built up over many years between the companies, and confirms the value of executing such projects with an experienced technology partner,” it added.