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Abhar Ferrosilicon Production Project

Project Introduction

Behineh Kavosh Samin Company, on a 25-hectare land located in the Ofogh Abhar Industrial Town, Zanjan Province, has established a ferrosilicon production plant with an annual capacity of 80,000 tons (in two phases: main and complementary). With the aim of producing and exporting this product, the company is committed to manufacturing this alloy with a chemical composition of 75% silicon, in compliance with international standards and with product diversification.

Project Benefits

  • Establishment of the Largest Ferrosilicon Production Unit in the Country
  • Job creation for 400 people directly in a productive and sustainable manner, and at least 2,000 people indirectly in downstream industries.
  • Growth and improvement of the region’s economic conditions through the employment of local skilled workforce, enhancement of expertise, and development of technical skills.
  • Development of downstream industries, including steel production, and completion of the value chain.

Environmental Considerations

The commitment and adherence of all parts of this company to the protection of the environment and compliance with national and international environmental requirements and standards throughout all stages of this project are regarded as fundamental and inviolable principles for its implementation, and have always been the guiding framework of all activities. It is worth mentioning that, in this regard, obtaining environmental approvals, establishing core HSE units at the head office and at the plant site, as well as employing the latest environmentally friendly global technologies, are among the measures undertaken.

Production Process

For the production of ferrosilicon, various processes based on reduction reactions are carried out, including the smelting of iron scrap and silica with the help of electrical energy along with reducing agents such as carbon.
By utilizing an electric arc furnace, high-quality raw materials, and strict quality controls, the company intends to produce ferrosilicon of the highest quality at the global market level.

Applications of Ferrosilicon

Ferrosilicon is an alloy used as a deoxidizing agent in steel production and in the production of silicon. In addition, ferrosilicon is applied for this purpose in all plain carbon steels, low-alloy steels, and high-alloy steels.
One of the by-products of ferrosilicon production is microsilica powder, which is obtained by collecting gas dust through dust collection systems using heat exchangers and filters before emission from the chimney. This by-product, commercially known as microsilica, has various applications in different industries. For instance, it can be used as a concrete additive to improve its mechanical properties.
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