HOT METAL SUPPLY APPARATUS

摘要

A hot metal supply apparatus for supplying molten metal from a remote furnace (5) to a direct smelting plant, for example for use in starting up a direct smelting process in the direct smelting vessel (SRV), is disclosed. The apparatus includes a transfer apparatus for transferring molten metal from a furnace (5) that produces the molten me to the direct smelting vessel (SRV), said transfer apparatus includes a hot metal receiving station for receiving molt metal from the furnace (5) and supplying the molten metal into the vessel (SRV), and the hot meatal receiving station includes a runner (37) that extends outwardly from the vessel (SRV).