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This program encompasses R&D activities related to briquetting, pelletization and sintering of
iron ore fines. Normally briquetting is performed on coarser materials using binders and
additivesandisalsocarriedoutonfineconcentratefordifferentminerals.
Conventional pelletisation of the concentrates from hematite and magnetite ores are routinely
carried out. Other investigations include nonconventional pelletization of the concentrates
while incorporating coal, dolomite, lime etc. and minimization of the bentonite dosage. Pre
heating and induration of the pellets through combustion of fuels is an integral part of this
program.
In this program significant activities are focused on conventional sintering of the ore fines at
differentbasicityrangesandincorporationofbluedustandmetallurgicalwastesthroughsinter
mix. Reducing the energy consumption, improvement in quality parameters and productivity
are the targets in this program. Enhanced process of sintering to incorporate ultrafines
(concentrates) through microballing/pelletization followed by sintering is a strength area of
NMLinthisprogram.
MajorAchievements
NML knowhow on agglomeration has helped several plants in the private & public sectors to
finetunetheiroperations.
MajorFacilities
(i) Continuous Briquetting press, (ii) Bench & pilot scale pelletization unit, (iii) Pot sintering
machine, (iv) Facilities for the measurement of physical and physicochemical parameters of
theagglomerateslikeShatter&TumblerIndices,RI,RDI,Softening&Meltdownetc.

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