Smelting Technologies for Ferrochromium Production - Recent Trends

Goel, R P (1997) Smelting Technologies for Ferrochromium Production - Recent Trends. In: UNSPECIFIED.

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Abstract

The conventional process for producing high carbon ferrochromium by smelting chromite ore in a submerged arc furnace is reviewed and its limitations highlighted with regard to (a) product quality through impurity removal, and (b) high power consumption for a given raw materials supply. The trends towards (i) utilization of medium grade ore fines by agglomeration, and (ii) pre-reduction of chromite ore prior to arc smelting are examined in terms of their effectiveness in accomplishing substantial savings in power consumption. A technoeconomic evaluation of the conventional smelting practice in the Indian context makes obvious the need for adopting improved technologies for better cost-competitiveness and survival in this era of economic liberalization.

Item Type:Conference or Workshop Item (UNSPECIFIED)
Uncontrolled Keywords:Ferro chromium, Smelting, Submerged arc furnace
Divisions:Metal Extraction and Forming
ID Code:2743
Deposited By:Sahu A K
Deposited On:30 Mar 2011 12:03
Last Modified:13 Jan 2012 11:54
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