Coke is the only raw material that descends into the lower part of the blast furnace (BF) in its
original form; therefore, it is of utmost importance to improve the coke properties for its use in …

Magnetite ore pellets oxidize to hematite during their induration in a mild oxidizing
atmosphere of strand which produces internal heat in the pellet and enhances diffusion …

A novel method for predicting the Gieseler maximum fluidity (F max) of a coal+ plastic
mixture formed from a relative proportion of the plastics present in a multicomponent waste …

As the reserve of prime coking coal is low, there is a good amount of research going on
worldwide to improve the coking potential of non-coking coal. Researchers have revealed …

Quality of coke is very much important for blast furnace productivity. Phenol-formaldehyde
resin can be used as an additive in small quantity in the coal blend for improvement of coke …

Chemistry of coke formation has been subject to a wide array of experimental investigations
since the advent of industrial coal carbonization process. Roles of different additives in …

Coal charge bulk density is an important parameter for throughput and coke quality
improvement. Surface active agents are used to improve the cohesions between the coal …

Precise prediction of the end of carbonisation possesses intangible benefits in the coke
making process. The coke ovens in Tata Steel measure the raw gas temperature (at the …

India has a huge reserve of coal belonging to Permian Period. 85% of these coals fall under
non-coking category and are being used for power generation. Looking at the depletion of …

Formation of high-quality coke is essentially controlled by the development of the extended
stability of the coal fluid phase during industrial carbonization processes. Stabilization of …