Major reconstruction of central casing of open top baking furnace

In cooperation with AP, Aluminium Company of Greece will present its major reconstruction of central casing of open top baking furnace of more than 50 years old with a view to increase its lifespan and reduce the total costs comparing to full reconstruction. The different phases undertaken in order to successfully develop and safely realize the replacement of the casing walls in the central passage as well as the anode conveyor supporting structure are detailed along with the technical challenges, the innovative solutions and the project organization for this work which was completed without any safety incident and in a strict schedule of ninety days.