Steel manufacturing is the industrial process of producing steel, an alloy primarily made from iron and carbon. This process involves several stages, including the extraction of raw materials (iron ore, coal, and limestone), smelting them in a furnace to create molten iron, and then refining that iron into steel by removing impurities and adding alloying elements. The steel is then cast into various shapes, such as ingots or slabs, and subjected to processes like rolling and forging to create finished products.
Steel manufacturing plays a critical role in various industries, including construction, automotive, and machinery, due to steel’s strength, durability, and versatility. The production methods can vary, with common techniques including the Basic Oxygen Process and Electric Arc Furnace method, each suitable for different types of steel and production scales. Environmental considerations and sustainability practices are increasingly important in steel manufacturing, leading to advancements in recycling and reducing carbon footprints.
In a groundbreaking move under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the Indian government has approved three innovative pilot projects aimed at incorporating hydrogen technology into steel production. Previously, guidelines were…
