Abstract: Process for the preparation of a moulded coke according to which agglomerates are heated in a non-oxidizing atmosphere, this process being characterized in that the agglomerates are prepared by compression from a paste containing:from 60 to 85% by weight of non-cokable coals,from 10 to 30% by weight of agglutinating coalshaving a swelling index greater than 2, andfrom 5 to 13% by weight of binder,which paste, when heated at 6.degree. C. per minute in the ARNU dilatometer gives a contraction of between 3 and 15%, preferably between 5 and 10% and a swelling of zero or near 0, and in that the agglomerates are heated in a non-oxidizing atmosphere from a temperature of about 100.degree. C. to a temperature of at least about 700.degree. C., with a rate of heating of between 7 and 14.degree. C. per minute.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new furnace walls comprising recesses for the introduction of fluids, characterized in that they comprise:a strong refractory material,a shield of refractory metallic material,supports,plates of disposable material anchorable to the said supports,and, in the recesses, devices for introduction and distribution of fluids,the said walls being particularly utilizable for furnaces which operate at an internal temperature of at least 900.degree. C.