Studies of metallurgical coke behaviour and properties under conditions relevant to the bosh and deadman regions of a blast furnace

The primary aim of this study was to examine changes in coke properties in an attempt to establish a better understanding of the behaviour and degradation mechanism of metallurgical coke in the unfavourable mechanical, thermal and chemical environment of a blast furnace. The attainment of such knowledge would assist coke manufacturers and blast furnace operators to monitor and tailor the properties of the metallurgical coke to meet the optimum requirements necessary for efficient furnace operation. [Continues.]