This allows a high flexibility with respect to use of raw materials as well as energy source. Worldwide there are around 12 units in operation.

• In India Ispat industries in Dolvi, Maharashtra has been integrated with Ispat’s converter and arc furnace. This combination has given flexibility of alternative choices of energy resources to use for steelmaking-be it coal, electricity or gas. In addition, choice of alterative metallic charge material is also available i.e. be it iron are, pellets, sponge iron, scrap or hot metal

This plant will be equipped with compact strip production technology to produce high grade finished steel like hot rolled coils.

Bhushan steel and strips limited have also installed CONARC.

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