OCT 01, 2024
Integrated application of BIM technology in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the world's first hydrogen metallurgy engineering demonstration project
Iron and steel production is a major global source of greenhouse gases.
UTILIZED SOFTWARE
AutoPIPE, Bentley LumenRT, iTwin, MicroStation, OpenBuildings, OpenPlant, OpenRoads, ProjectWise, ProStructures, STAAD, SYNCHRO
LOCATION
China
ORGANIZATION/COMPANY
MCC Capital Engineering & Research Incorporation Limited
Iron and steel production is a major global source of greenhouse gases. MCC Capital Engineering & Research Incorporation Limited (CERI) has set a global benchmark in sustainable steel production with the world's first hydrogen metallurgy engineering demonstration plant. Faced with the immense carbon footprint of traditional steelmaking, CERI designed a breakthrough process that uses hydrogen-rich coke oven gas instead of coal, drastically reducing CO₂ emissions by 70%—an equivalent of 800,000 tons annually.
Leveraging Bentley's advanced digital solutions, including iTwin, ProjectWise, and SYNCHRO, CERI created a digital twin that supported real-time design collaboration, automated clash detection, and intelligent safety monitoring, ensuring precision and safety across 29 disciplines. The digital model enabled rapid adaptation, saving three years of construction time and reducing the plant's structural material needs by 50%. This groundbreaking project not only strengthens China's low-carbon goals, but also sets a transformative path for the global steel industry, merging environmental responsibility with operational efficiency and redefining sustainable manufacturing.