On the afternoon of Aug. 13, the 2008 significant scientific and technological special project of Hunan undertaken by CIE, that is, “Research and development of energy conservation for sintering production of Iron and Steel plants and key technology and equipment for waste gas desulfurization and project demonstration” was officially launched.

“Research and development of energy conservation for sintering production of Iron and Steel plants and key technology and equipment for waste gas desulfurization and project demonstration” is undertaken by CIE, Central South University, Hualin Xiangsteel and Hualin Liansteel jointly. In view of energy conservation of Iron and Steel sintering industry and commonness of sulfur dioxide and key technical problems, three sub-projects under this special project will be carried out, including “research on sintering energy conservation and waste gas circulation process and equipment”,“research on high efficient recovery and utilization of sintering flue gas”, and “research on sintering waste gas desulfurization technology and equipment”. The research and development of this special project accords with the present national industry policy and development trend of iron and steel industry, and it helps to promote clean production and recycling economy of iron and steel industry.