2.1.A. Blast Furnace – Basic Oxygen Furnace (BF-BOF) Process

Try these first

1. 1.

   List the primary raw materials used in the BF-BOF process.

   Hint

   Think of the acronym 'ICL'.

2. 2.

   What is the main function of the Basic Oxygen Furnace?

   Hint

   Consider what happens to the iron in the BOF.

3. 3.

   What are the raw materials used in the BF-BOF process?

   • Iron ore
   • zinc
   • coke
   • Iron ore
   • coke
   • limestone
   • Iron ore
   • coal
   • limestone

   Hint

   Remember the acronym ICL.

4. 4.

   True or False: The Basic Oxygen Furnace uses air instead of pure oxygen to bring about the refinement of molten iron.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the importance of purity in steel production.

5. 5.

   Evaluate the environmental impacts of the BF-BOF process and suggest ways to mitigate these effects.

   Hint

   Consider the balance between production needs and environmental protection.

6. 6.

   Discuss the potential of new technologies in improving the efficiency of the BF-BOF process.

   Hint

   Think about how technology can modernize traditional methods.