Minimizing the consequences of the current decline in Russian coke output

Abstract

The optimal drop in Russia’s coke output is considered, so as to minimize the unavoidable current and future losses, including losses of capacity. The positive and negative aspects of various approaches to reducing coke output are evaluated. On that basis, the existing coke batteries are divided into age groups. For each age group, permissible methods of reducing coke production are determined by graphical analysis (as a function of the duration and depth of the drop in output).