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COM rated a viable substitute for oil in blast furnaces. [Coal/oil slurries]

Journal Article · · Power; (United States)
OSTI ID:6404611
Three papers presented at a recent US conference indicate that coal-oil mixture may be an economical fuel for blast furnaces. The experience of Republic Steel Corp. who have carried out a full-scale blast furnace trial is recounted. It was found that blast furnace performance was not affected by the change from No. 6 fuel oil to COM.
OSTI ID:
6404611
Journal Information:
Power; (United States), Journal Name: Power; (United States) Vol. 126:8; ISSN POWEA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English