Steelmaking at TISCO (Jamshedpur): traditional primary process used historically Identify which steelmaking process has historically been in operation at Tata Iron and Steel Works (Jamshedpur) as per traditional references. Choose the correct process.
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Materials
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ABessemer process
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BOpen hearth process
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CDuplex process
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DElectric process
Answer
Correct Answer: Open hearth process
Explanation
ContextTraditional examination references cite the open hearth process as historically practiced at TISCO, Jamshedpur (before widespread adoption of basic oxygen/electric steelmaking).
Why not othersThe Bessemer process was less suited for high-quality control; electric and duplex routes are used, but the classic answer for older plants/MCQs is open hearth.
Final AnswerOpen hearth process