PCI (Pulverized Coal Injection).
Blast furnace fuel substitute
Pulverized Coal Injection (PCI)
Parameter Typical Guaranteed
Moisture 5% < 7%
Ash (Dry Basis) 8.50% < 11.0%
Volatile Matter (Dry Basis) 25.30% < 27.1%
Fixed Carbon (Dry Basis) 66.20% > 62.0%
Sulfur (Dry Basis) 0.90% < 1.0%
Phosphorous (Dry Basis) 0.01% < 0.15%
Gross Calorific Value 7200 Kcal/kg > 6800 Kcal/kg
Hardgrove Grindability Index 60–73% < 73%
Initial Deformation Temp 1470°C 1470°C
Hemispherical Temp >1500°C >1500°C
Monthly Supply Capacity 20,000 tons –