PDF Coke Production US EPA
lowering of the coke:iron ratio used in the blast furnace (e. g., increased use of pulverized coal injection). There were 18 coke plants operating in the U. S. in 2007. Process Description19, 16, 194 Most coke is produced in the U. S. using the "byproduct" process, and three plants used a "nonrecovery" process in 2007.