Steinmüller Africa successfully ensured uninterrupted operations of Mpumalanga’s Duvha Power Station during its planned maintenance outage in November this year. This was made possible by completing five pulverized fuel burner openings at the company’s Pretoria Workshop.
The project commenced in May 2024. This involved the detailed prototyping of the various burner components, each meticulously designed to meet precise specifications. To meet the stringent quality standards within the time frame required by Duvha Power Station, the Pretoria Workshop relied on its team of experts in tube rolling and bending, project planning, boiler making, and welding.
The tubular designs required intricate tube rolling and bending. To ensure the precise angles, diameters, and structural integrity were achieved, advanced machinery and specialised equipment were used. By leveraging the Pretoria Workshop’s in-house capabilities, material integrity was preserved and timely delivery for the planned outage was achieved.
Using robust project planning tools, the Pretoria Workshop optimised material use from sheet metal layout to cutting and shaping. As a result, the team significantly reduced offcuts and minimised waste. Additionally, the number of butt welds, typically time-intensive and requiring extra material, was reduced.
