Minimills for flat products have been increasingly focussing on the production of high-quality products with a low-cost iron source as an alternative to scrap. Therefore they are looking out for new ironmaking technologies to produce such a material themselves. The compact blast furnace is a tailor-made solution for minimill operators. A free standing furnace structure and a compactly designed charging conveyor, casthouse and hot blast stoves reduce investment and operating costs, while prime-quality hot metal is ensured through the use of state-of-the-art technology.
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