Krupp–Renn Process
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krupp-renn-process-227-2204233
title:
Krupp–Renn Process
text:
The Krupp–Renn process was a direct reduction steelmaking process used from the 1930s to the 1970s. It used a rotary furnace and was one of the few technically and commercially successful direct reduction processes in the world, acting as an alternative to blast furnaces due to their coke consumption. The Krupp-Renn process consumed mainly hard coal and had the unique characteristic of partially melting the charge. This method is beneficial for processing low-quality or non-melting ores, as thei
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description:
A direct reduction steelmaking process used from the 1930s to the 1970s.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krupp%E2%80%93Renn_Process
date created:
2023-11-03T03:09:41Z
date modified:
2024-09-14T21:59:15Z
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