Protection of Metallurgical Machines from Breakdowns at Iron and Steel Works

Problems of protection systems of metallurgical machines against breakdowns are described. Technical solutions to improve durability of metallurgical equipment are given. Engineering, scientific and educational activities of specialized laboratory ‘Protection of metallurgical machines from breakdowns’ with its program are described that allows reduction of expenses of equipment modernization by around ten times. Economic benefit of the laboratory is around €1.5 million per year due to absence of accidental breakdowns.