Biomass and Carbon Fuels in Metallurgy

Offers current and new insights into the use of carbonaceous (biomass) fuels in the metallurgical sector. The authors describe application of these fuels in different technological processes to produce pig iron, steel and ferroalloys. Emphasis is placed on biomass and its metallurgical utilization.

1. Introduction to the field 2. Fossil fuels and renewable energy sources 3. The role of fuels in metallurgy 4. CO2 emissions and metallurgical technologies 5. Distribution of fuels and their reserves 6. Carbonaceous fuels, their properties and testing 7. Use of traditional fuels in the production of agglomerates 8. Use of conventional carbonaceous fuels in the pig iron production 9. Use of traditional carbonaceous fuels in the production of steel and ferroalloys 10. Traditional carbon fuels and the environment 11. Alternative fuels 12. Utilization of biomass in the production of Fe agglomerates 13. Use of alternative fuels in the production of pig iron 14. Use of alternative fuels in the production of steel and ferroalloys 15. Alternative fuels and environment 16. Alternative fuels of the future 17. Conclusion List of figures List of tables References