Manufacture of coke oven products

NACE code 19.10 covers the manufacture of coke oven products, a critical industry within the broader energy and materials sector. Coke, the solid carbonaceous material derived from the destructive distillation of coal, is a vital input for the production of iron and steel, as well as a fuel source for various industrial processes. This industry plays a crucial role in supporting the operations of other key economic activities, making it an important component of the overall industrial landscape.

The manufacture of coke oven products involves the heating of coal in the absence of air to produce coke. This process, known as pyrolysis or carbonization, takes place in specialized coke ovens where the coal is heated to high temperatures, typically between 1,000 and 1,200 degrees Celsius. As the coal is heated, volatile components are driven off, leaving behind a solid, porous material known as coke. The coke is then quenched, sorted, and prepared for use in various industrial applications.

The primary input for the manufacture of coke oven products is coal, specifically bituminous coal or other suitable coal types. In addition to the raw coal, this industry requires specialized coke ovens, which are designed to withstand the high temperatures and pressures involved in the carbonization process. Other key inputs may include water for quenching the coke, as well as various materials and equipment for handling, sorting, and transporting the final coke products.

The primary output of the coke oven products industry is coke, which is used as a fuel and reducing agent in the production of iron and steel. Coke is a critical input for 24.10 Manufacture of basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys and 24.51 Casting of iron industries. Additionally, the manufacture of coke oven products generates other by-products, such as coal tar and coal gas, which can be further processed and utilized in various chemical and energy-related industries.