Pellets from Iron ore Fines/Slimes
1. | Title of Product/Design/Equipment | Pellets from Iron ore Fines/Slimes. | |
2. | IPR Status Patent/Abroad IPR Details | ||
3. | Application/Uses | ||
4. | Salient Technical Features including Competing Features | This Technology is utilized for pelletisation of iron ore fines using suitable binder/s. Pellets can be used for iron and steel making after induration. | |
5. | Level/Scale of Development | 5 kg batch Further scale-up possible. | |
6. | Environmental Considerations | The process is environment friendly | |
7. | Status of Commercialization | Ready for commercialization | |
8. | Major Raw Materials to be Utilized | Iron Ore fine(~63% Fe), Binder, Fluxes | |
9. | Major Plant Equipment and Machinery Required | Grinding mill, Pelletiser, Induration unit | |
10. | Techno-Economics | Available on demand. | |
11. | Technology Package | a) Process knowhow, (b) Details of equipment & (c) Assistance in setting up the plant on separate terms. |
Chemical requirement cost is about Rs.30.13 against product cost of about Rs.1.25.13 per ton of iron oxide production.