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. Perspective of blast furnace technology.