Continuous casting remains a critical process in modern steel production, whereby molten steel is poured into a mould and solidified into semi-finished forms such as blooms, billets or slabs.

Metallurgical defects such as hot tears and hot spots occur as a result of problems with cooling. To avoid this, the local area of the casting must be properly cooled. In cases of persistent hot spots ...

Emirates Steel will do the iron oxide pellet feasibility over an 18-month period. Gulf News Archive Dubai: Emirates Steel is thinking of setting up a joint venture to produce iron oxide pellets.