Analysis of the natural use in the peruvian iron and steel industry for energy diversification and environmental protection

Mendoza Saldívar, Elena

2002

68
MTI

The following thesis assesses the feasibility of a proposed natural gas direct reduction steel processing plant in Peru. The study starts with an overview of the steel industry and the natural gas industry in the worldwide, and the Peru's case more detailed is analyzed. The current situation of the technologies for steelmarking and the current situation of imported materials used in the Peru's steel industry are also described. A description of te natural gas based direct reduction tecgnology, required resouces, and environmental impact is then provided. Locations for the plant construction are presented.

HIERRO; ACERO; PRODUCCION DE ENERGIA; MEDIO AMBIENTE; PERU;