Ironmaking Technology

Principles of blast furnace process. Processing, charging and distribution of
blast furnace burden. Blowing-in, blowing-out and banking of blast furnace.
Irregularities and their control : channelling, scaffolding, scabs, hanging,
slips choking of hearth, chilled hearth, burning of tuyeres. Stove operation
Oxygenation and humidification of blast. High top pressure. Technology of
auxilliary fuel injection. Tapping of pig iron and slag. Cleaning of blast-
furnace gas. Perspektives of blast furnace technology.