Coke & By-Products

Otto Simon has a long and distinguished track record in the coke and steel sector dating back to 1872. Through our highly experienced core engineering group and full access to design data for the vast majority of existing UK coke plants, Otto Simon is able to provide services covering all aspects of a coke plant including coke ovens, by-products and specialised machinery. Our capability extends to the provision of:
  • Feasibility and plant improvement studies
  • Inspection services for batteries, machines and by-products
  • Technical support and troubleshooting
  • Turnkey services for coke ovens, by-products and machines
  • Hot repairs, through wall repairs and rolling rebuilds
  • Environmental upgrades and modifications
Otto Simon is experience with a vast range of technologies and processes concerning cokemaking, coal processing and by-products, including:

  • Coke Oven Batteries

    • Detailed Inspections for Batteries, ovens service Machines and By-Product plant
    • Oven Repairs and Re-Builds (Including Hot Repairs, Through Wall Repairs and Rolling Re‑Builds)
    • Refractory Lining, Hot Refractory Repairs, and Kiln Lining
    • Procurement of Equipment and Spares
    • Recovery Plans, Process Optimisation and Plant Improvement Studies
    • Routine Maintenance Work
    • Condition Monitoring
    • Operational Support
    • Optimisation of Heating Systems (improving energy efficiency and ensuring battery performs within design parameters)
    • Ceramic Welding Services

  • Gas Treatment Plants

    Otto Simon is familiar with a range of technologies and processes for cleaning and processing of coke oven gas including:

    • Benzol Scrubbing
    • Amonia Washers
    • Gas Collector Mains

    The syngas can either be cleaned and vented safely, or processed for re-use elsewhere on site as a feedstock or powersource. 


  • Heat Recovery Coke Plants

    Gas produced during the coke making process can be collected, cleaned and then used to power coke oven.


    Otto Simon has extensive experience of working with Heat Recovery Coke Plants, at all stages of project lifecycle, including:


    • New Build
    • Converting to Heat Recovery operations
    • Operation & Maintenance
    • Repairs & Rebuild

    Visit our services page for more information.