Hot blast
= Hot blast
{wiki=Hot_blast}
Hot blast is a process used primarily in the iron and steel industry, particularly in the operation of blast furnaces. In this process, preheated air (known as hot blast) is introduced into the furnace along with the fuel and raw materials. The primary purpose of using hot blast instead of room-temperature air is to improve the efficiency of the combustion process and to enhance the overall productivity of the blast furnace.