ContentsChapter1 Overview of Fuel Resources for Blast Furnace Injection11.1 Overview of the development of injection fuel for blast furnace11.2 Overview of the development of pulverized coal injection for blast furnace21.3 Chapter summary5References5Chapter 2 Technology and Industrial Application of Low Rank Coal Injection into Blast Furnace72.1 Metallurgical properties of bituminous coal and lignite72.1.1 Proximate analysis72.1.2 Ultimate analysis122.1.3 Ash composition analysis162.1.4 Ash melting point182.1.5 Calorific value212.1.6 Grindability282.1.7 Adhesion302.1.8 Ignition point312.1.9 Explosibility332.1.10 Flowability and injectability362.1.11 Combustibility402.1.12 Reactivity452.2 Interaction law of mixed injection of bituminous coal,lignite and anthracite472.2.1 The influence of bituminous coal and lignite on the basic performance of blended coal472.2.2 Effects of bituminous coal and lignite on ignition point and explosiveness of mixed coal482.2.3 Effect of bituminous coal an