Pellets from Iron ore Fines or Slimes

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Title of Product/Design/Equipment

Pellets from Iron ore Fines/Slimes.

Pellets from Iron ore Fines/Slimes

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IPR Status

Patent/Abroad IPR Details

 

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Application/Uses

 

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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.

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Level/Scale of Development

5 kg batch Further scale-up possible.

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Environmental Considerations

The process is environment friendly

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Status of Commercialization

Ready for commercialization

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Major Raw Materials to be Utilized

Iron Ore fine(~63% Fe), Binder, Fluxes

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Major Plant Equipment and Machinery Required

Grinding mill, Pelletiser, Induration unit

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Techno-Economics

Available on demand.

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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.