The Steel Authority of India (SAIL) has awarded an order to a consortium led by Siemens VAI Metals Technologies for the construction of a new rolling mill for long products in Durgapur, West Bengal.
The new rolling mill is scheduled to produce 1 million tonnes per annum, starting from mid 2012, of structural steels of various sizes and cross-sections. The range of products will include round and square bars, angle and channel sections, and beams up to the maximum dimension of 300 mm.
The new rolling mill project in Durgapur is being handled by a consortium comprising Siemens VAI and the Indian company Shriram EPC, Chennai. The mechanical equipment of the rolling mill comprises the descaler for billets and blooms, 16 RedRing rolling stands, a 102-meter-long cooling table, straightener units, and a cold cutting area. The rolling line is completed by systems for stacking, strapping, weighing, and labeling the end products.
Siemens is also supplying the complete electrical equipment, including medium- and low-voltage transformers, and the low-voltage distribution system. The order includes main and auxiliary drives, motors, motor control centers, the uninterruptible power supply, the basic and process automation, operator control and visualization systems, an intercom and a CCTV system. A workshop for refurbishing rolls and guides will also be built.
Shriram EPC is responsible for the construction work and the procurement of materials, and will supply auxiliary plants, including a water treatment plant, the gas system, the high-voltage supply, and the fire protection equipment.
The state-owned Steel Authority of India is the country's largest steelmaker, producing over 13 million tonnes of raw steel products per annum. The company runs five integrated iron and steel complexes at its Bhilai, Durgapur, Bokaro, Burnpur, and Rourkela locations, and four iron and steel alloy production plants in Bhadravati, Chandrapur, Durgapur, and Salem.
The Siemens Industry Sector (Erlangen, Germany) is a leading international supplier of environmentally friendly production, transportation, building and lighting technologies. The Sector comprises six divisions: Building Technologies, Drive Technologies, Industry Automation, Industry Solutions, Mobility and Osram. With around 207,000 employees worldwide (September 30), Siemens Industry achieved in fiscal year 2009 total sales of approximately €35 billion.
The Siemens Industry Solutions Division (Erlangen, Germany) is one of the world's leading solution and service providers for industrial and infrastructure facilities comprising the business activities of Siemens VAI Metals Technologies, Water Technologies and Industrial Technologies. Activities include engineering and installation, operation and service for the entire life cycle. With around 31,000 employees worldwide (September 30), Siemens Industry Solutions posted sales of €6.8 billion in fiscal year 2009.