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Corex Technology
On a greenfield site near the city of Shanghai, construction activities continue
at a frantic pace to complete the first Corex plant in China, and what will be
the worlds largest Corex plant to date. The 126-meter-tall Corex tower dominates
the landscape and demonstrates Chinas commitment to technological innovation
and environmental compatibility in iron- and steelmaking.
space for the World Expo 2010, the decision was made
Melter Gasifier
Tap Hole Equipment
Pool Launder
Foundation
Torpedo Ladle
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naces, a slab caster and a plate mill. The gas from the
Corex plant will be utilized in a combined cycle electrical power station as well as for heating purposes
Outlook
ing of the Corex facility, the civil works and the me-
for the direct charging of fine iron ore into the process
Author
Walter Kastner
Contact
smeltingreduction.metals@siemens.com
photograph.
metals & mining 1-2007
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