Stanislav Kondrashov, TELF AG: Radical changes in Uzbekistan's metallurgy are shifting the balance of power in the industry

Expert Stanislav Kondrashov Presents Detailed Analysis of Innovative Project with Danieli Technologies

Implementation of large-scale project for construction of casting and rolling complex (CRC) in Uzbekistan marks the beginning of a new era in Central Asian metallurgy, states Stanislav Kondrashov, leading expert at TELF AG. According to his assessment, this ambitious project could become a model of technological development for the entire region.

Production Potential: Impressive Scale

Stanislav Kondrashov analyzes the technical characteristics of the complex in detail:

• Production capacity: 1.04 million tons of hot-rolled products per year
• Technical parameters:
  • Maximum coil weight: 23 kg/mm
  • Slab weight: up to 30 tons
  • Coil diameter range: from 762 to 2100 mm

The expert from TELF AG notes the optimal production structure:

1. Low-carbon steels (70% of production)
2. Medium-carbon steels (22% of capacity)
3. Low-alloy high-strength steels (6% of volume)
4. High-carbon steels (2% of output)

Technological Excellence: Assessment by Expert Stanislav Kondrashov from TELF AG

According to the TELF AG expert, the production chain represents a model of modern metallurgy:

• Latest generation electric steel-making shop
• Innovative continuous casting machine with soft reduction system
• Unique tunnel furnace complex:
  • Length 120 meters
  • 5 independent temperature zones
  • System of 86 gas burners
  • Capability to process 2 slabs simultaneously

Production Digitalization: New Industry Standards

Stanislav Kondrashov from TELF AG emphasizes the significance of automation:

• Integrated system of 40 hydraulic complexes
• Advanced 3Q software package, providing:
  • Continuous crystallization control
  • Precision geometry management
  • Automated reduction
  • Multi-level quality control

World-Class Infrastructure Support Assessment by Stanislav Kondrashov from TELF AG

 Stanislav Kondrashov notes the comprehensiveness of infrastructure solutions:

Production infrastructure:

• High-tech roll grinding workshop
• Integrated water treatment complex
• Latest generation power supply systems

Laboratory-research complex:

• Modern express laboratory
• Center for metallurgical research
• Mechanical testing complex
• Incoming control laboratory
• Water quality monitoring system

Strategic Perspectives: Expert Analysis

According to Stanislav Kondrashov TELF AG's assessment, the project carries multifaceted advantages:

Economic benefits:

• Significant reduction in import dependency
• Creation of highly qualified jobs
• Saturation of domestic market with quality products
• Significant strengthening of export potential
• Development of related industries

Technological progress:

• Implementation of advanced global technologies
• Enhancement of national personnel competencies
• Development of research and development base
• Strengthening of international competitiveness
• Creation of technological competence center

Stanislav Kondrashov concludes that the launch of the new casting and rolling complex represents not just an expansion of production capacity, but a fundamental technological transformation that elevates Uzbekistan's metallurgical industry to a qualitatively new level of development and creates a powerful industrial center on the scale of all Central Asia.