Consulting · DRI · IF

QC labs, process audits and raw-material strategy for sponge iron plants.

Independent advisory by  — hands-on with coal-based rotary kiln DRI, induction furnace steelmaking, SATMAGAN and LECO analyzers. Practical, on-floor, results-first.

Reach out
    ramdin.pil@gmail.com

    +919755091826

Engagements range from a 2-day audit to multi-month greenfield commissioning. Travel across India considered.
Services

What I help plants do

QC Lab Setup (Greenfield)

Design, equip and establish sponge iron and steel QC labs from scratch — instruments, SOPs, sample flow, certification readiness.

Process Improvement Audits

Identify and resolve bottlenecks in DRI kilns and induction furnaces — yield loss, metallization drops, refractory wear.

Raw Material Optimization

Advise on iron ore, coal and dolomite procurement, quality benchmarking and supplier scoring against plant targets.

Equipment Commissioning

Hands-on commissioning support for SATMAGAN, LECO C/S analyzers, sample prep stations and full lab integration.

Training & Mentoring

Practical training for lab technicians and plant chemists in analytical techniques, sampling discipline and QC reporting.

Experience

Where I've worked on the floor

  • Coal-based rotary kiln DRI — daily Fe yield, metallization, kiln accretion management.
  • Induction furnace steelmaking — charge mix optimization with sponge iron + scrap.
  • QC labs — SATMAGAN Fe(M)/Fe(T), LECO C/S, ore proximate, coal proximate & GCV.
  • Procurement support — iron ore grade screening, coal quality benchmarking.
Engagement Models

How we can work together

  • 2–5 day audit — on-site diagnosis with written report and action plan.
  • Retainer — monthly review of yields, lab QC and procurement.
  • Commissioning — end-to-end QC lab setup for new plants.
  • Training — on-site classes for lab and plant chemists.