Transactions of the INDIAN CERAMIC SOCIETY Vol. 38 10-19
Role of Refractories on Energy Saving 1n
I ron and Steel Industry
K. S. SwAMINATHAN
Pages : 10-19
DOI : 10.1080/0371750X.1979.10840883
Abstract
Tbe recent energy crisis due to steep rise in prices and
also its limited availability throughout the world bas
alfected the iron and steel industry very badly. Tbis is
more so in our country, as bulk of the fuel oil is imported.
Hence, a fresh look is necessary for better utilization and
consenatioo of energy in industrial furnaces.
In tbis paper, a review of the energy saving in modern
steel plants has been attempted. Tbe latest trends for
using better types of refractories, insulating materials,
castables, mouldables and new installation techniques
adopted in various plants baYe been reviewed. Advantages
of using monolithic and ceramic fibres for metallurgical
furnaces have also been described. The work done in
the authors plant for better utilization of energy bas also
been discussed.