KOBELCO Pelletizing Process

Kobe Steel's history of pelletizing plants began when the company built a plant at its Kobe Works in 1966. This paper introduces the history of pelletizing plants, including process outlines and the latest achievements in the construction of plants overseas. In the past, plant owners had focused mainly on the quality of the product pellets and plant equipment, as well as the cost of the plants. Lately, however, the environmental aspects of plant operation have also been attracting more attention. Kobe Steel, with its experience in design, construction and operation, is contributing to the further improvement and development of pelletizing plants that meet all the requirements.