CA1075913A - Method and apparatus for producing metallic iron particles - Google Patents
Method and apparatus for producing metallic iron particlesInfo
- Publication number
- CA1075913A CA1075913A CA252,677A CA252677A CA1075913A CA 1075913 A CA1075913 A CA 1075913A CA 252677 A CA252677 A CA 252677A CA 1075913 A CA1075913 A CA 1075913A
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- CA
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- Prior art keywords
- gas
- cooling
- furnace
- inlet
- cooling gas
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Expired
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- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 title claims abstract description 54
- XEEYBQQBJWHFJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N Iron Chemical compound [Fe] XEEYBQQBJWHFJM-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 title abstract description 18
- 229910052742 iron Inorganic materials 0.000 title abstract description 8
- 239000002245 particle Substances 0.000 title abstract description 7
- 239000007789 gas Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 204
- 239000000112 cooling gas Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 119
- 238000001816 cooling Methods 0.000 claims abstract description 63
- 239000003638 chemical reducing agent Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 30
- 239000004215 Carbon black (E152) Substances 0.000 claims description 32
- 229930195733 hydrocarbon Natural products 0.000 claims description 32
- 150000002430 hydrocarbons Chemical class 0.000 claims description 32
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 claims description 30
- VNWKTOKETHGBQD-UHFFFAOYSA-N methane Chemical compound C VNWKTOKETHGBQD-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 28
- 229910044991 metal oxide Inorganic materials 0.000 claims description 20
- 150000004706 metal oxides Chemical class 0.000 claims description 20
- 239000008188 pellet Substances 0.000 claims description 19
- 239000003054 catalyst Substances 0.000 claims description 18
- 230000009467 reduction Effects 0.000 claims description 17
- 239000000203 mixture Substances 0.000 claims description 16
- 238000002407 reforming Methods 0.000 claims description 15
- 239000007800 oxidant agent Substances 0.000 claims description 14
- UQSXHKLRYXJYBZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N Iron oxide Chemical compound [Fe]=O UQSXHKLRYXJYBZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 13
- 239000000446 fuel Substances 0.000 claims description 13
- 230000001590 oxidative effect Effects 0.000 claims description 13
- 230000003134 recirculating effect Effects 0.000 claims description 13
- 239000003345 natural gas Substances 0.000 claims description 8
- XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N water Substances O XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 7
- ATUOYWHBWRKTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N Propane Chemical compound CCC ATUOYWHBWRKTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 6
- 238000004519 manufacturing process Methods 0.000 claims description 6
- 238000006243 chemical reaction Methods 0.000 claims description 4
- OTMSDBZUPAUEDD-UHFFFAOYSA-N Ethane Chemical compound CC OTMSDBZUPAUEDD-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 3
- 239000001273 butane Substances 0.000 claims description 3
- IJDNQMDRQITEOD-UHFFFAOYSA-N n-butane Chemical compound CCCC IJDNQMDRQITEOD-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 3
- OFBQJSOFQDEBGM-UHFFFAOYSA-N n-pentane Natural products CCCCC OFBQJSOFQDEBGM-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 3
- 239000003209 petroleum derivative Substances 0.000 claims description 3
- 239000001294 propane Substances 0.000 claims description 3
- 230000003197 catalytic effect Effects 0.000 claims description 2
- CURLTUGMZLYLDI-UHFFFAOYSA-N Carbon dioxide Chemical compound O=C=O CURLTUGMZLYLDI-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims 8
- 229910002092 carbon dioxide Inorganic materials 0.000 claims 4
- 239000001569 carbon dioxide Substances 0.000 claims 4
- 230000015572 biosynthetic process Effects 0.000 claims 2
- 239000011236 particulate material Substances 0.000 abstract description 3
- 238000006722 reduction reaction Methods 0.000 description 13
- 235000013980 iron oxide Nutrition 0.000 description 5
- 239000000126 substance Substances 0.000 description 5
- 238000011946 reduction process Methods 0.000 description 4
- 238000009628 steelmaking Methods 0.000 description 3
- 238000002485 combustion reaction Methods 0.000 description 2
- 239000000428 dust Substances 0.000 description 2
- 238000001465 metallisation Methods 0.000 description 2
- 239000002994 raw material Substances 0.000 description 2
- 238000004064 recycling Methods 0.000 description 2
- HZAXFHJVJLSVMW-UHFFFAOYSA-N 2-Aminoethan-1-ol Chemical compound NCCO HZAXFHJVJLSVMW-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- QVGXLLKOCUKJST-UHFFFAOYSA-N atomic oxygen Chemical compound [O] QVGXLLKOCUKJST-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- -1 burden Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000001833 catalytic reforming Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000004140 cleaning Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000001276 controlling effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 239000002826 coolant Substances 0.000 description 1
- 235000019628 coolness Nutrition 0.000 description 1
- 230000001627 detrimental effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000000694 effects Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000010891 electric arc Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000005516 engineering process Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000005484 gravity Effects 0.000 description 1
- VBMVTYDPPZVILR-UHFFFAOYSA-N iron(2+);oxygen(2-) Chemical class [O-2].[Fe+2] VBMVTYDPPZVILR-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 239000001301 oxygen Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229910052760 oxygen Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 229940095674 pellet product Drugs 0.000 description 1
- 238000006057 reforming reaction Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000001105 regulatory effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000002441 reversible effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 239000007787 solid Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000013022 venting Methods 0.000 description 1
Classifications
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- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C21—METALLURGY OF IRON
- C21B—MANUFACTURE OF IRON OR STEEL
- C21B13/00—Making spongy iron or liquid steel, by direct processes
- C21B13/0073—Selection or treatment of the reducing gases
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- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C21—METALLURGY OF IRON
- C21B—MANUFACTURE OF IRON OR STEEL
- C21B13/00—Making spongy iron or liquid steel, by direct processes
- C21B13/02—Making spongy iron or liquid steel, by direct processes in shaft furnaces
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- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C21—METALLURGY OF IRON
- C21B—MANUFACTURE OF IRON OR STEEL
- C21B13/00—Making spongy iron or liquid steel, by direct processes
- C21B13/02—Making spongy iron or liquid steel, by direct processes in shaft furnaces
- C21B13/029—Introducing coolant gas in the shaft furnaces
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- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C21—METALLURGY OF IRON
- C21B—MANUFACTURE OF IRON OR STEEL
- C21B2100/00—Handling of exhaust gases produced during the manufacture of iron or steel
- C21B2100/20—Increasing the gas reduction potential of recycled exhaust gases
- C21B2100/22—Increasing the gas reduction potential of recycled exhaust gases by reforming
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- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C21—METALLURGY OF IRON
- C21B—MANUFACTURE OF IRON OR STEEL
- C21B2100/00—Handling of exhaust gases produced during the manufacture of iron or steel
- C21B2100/20—Increasing the gas reduction potential of recycled exhaust gases
- C21B2100/28—Increasing the gas reduction potential of recycled exhaust gases by separation
- C21B2100/282—Increasing the gas reduction potential of recycled exhaust gases by separation of carbon dioxide
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- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C21—METALLURGY OF IRON
- C21B—MANUFACTURE OF IRON OR STEEL
- C21B2100/00—Handling of exhaust gases produced during the manufacture of iron or steel
- C21B2100/40—Gas purification of exhaust gases to be recirculated or used in other metallurgical processes
- C21B2100/44—Removing particles, e.g. by scrubbing, dedusting
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- C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
- C21—METALLURGY OF IRON
- C21B—MANUFACTURE OF IRON OR STEEL
- C21B2100/00—Handling of exhaust gases produced during the manufacture of iron or steel
- C21B2100/60—Process control or energy utilisation in the manufacture of iron or steel
- C21B2100/64—Controlling the physical properties of the gas, e.g. pressure or temperature
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
- Y02P—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES IN THE PRODUCTION OR PROCESSING OF GOODS
- Y02P10/00—Technologies related to metal processing
- Y02P10/10—Reduction of greenhouse gas [GHG] emissions
- Y02P10/122—Reduction of greenhouse gas [GHG] emissions by capturing or storing CO2
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
- Y02P—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES IN THE PRODUCTION OR PROCESSING OF GOODS
- Y02P10/00—Technologies related to metal processing
- Y02P10/10—Reduction of greenhouse gas [GHG] emissions
- Y02P10/134—Reduction of greenhouse gas [GHG] emissions by avoiding CO2, e.g. using hydrogen
Landscapes
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
- Manufacturing & Machinery (AREA)
- Materials Engineering (AREA)
- Metallurgy (AREA)
- Organic Chemistry (AREA)
- Manufacture Of Iron (AREA)
- Devices And Processes Conducted In The Presence Of Fluids And Solid Particles (AREA)
- Manufacture And Refinement Of Metals (AREA)
- Crucibles And Fluidized-Bed Furnaces (AREA)
Applications Claiming Priority (3)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| US05/578,477 US4042226A (en) | 1975-05-19 | 1975-05-19 | Method and apparatus for producing metallic iron pellets |
| US05/611,099 US4049440A (en) | 1975-05-19 | 1975-09-08 | Method for producing metallic iron pellets |
| US05/632,137 US4046557A (en) | 1975-09-08 | 1975-11-14 | Method for producing metallic iron particles |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA1075913A true CA1075913A (en) | 1980-04-22 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA252,677A Expired CA1075913A (en) | 1975-05-19 | 1976-05-17 | Method and apparatus for producing metallic iron particles |
Country Status (9)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| JP (1) | JPS51140813A (OSRAM) |
| AR (1) | AR212332A1 (OSRAM) |
| AU (1) | AU496945B2 (OSRAM) |
| BR (1) | BR7603082A (OSRAM) |
| CA (1) | CA1075913A (OSRAM) |
| DE (1) | DE2622349C3 (OSRAM) |
| FR (1) | FR2311850A1 (OSRAM) |
| GB (1) | GB1595574A (OSRAM) |
| TR (1) | TR18949A (OSRAM) |
Families Citing this family (9)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE2810701C2 (de) * | 1978-03-11 | 1984-07-05 | Hamburger Stahlwerke Gmbh, 2103 Hamburg | Verfahren zur Direktreduktion von Eisenerzen |
| US4216011A (en) * | 1979-04-23 | 1980-08-05 | Hylsa, S.A. | Method and apparatus for the secondary gaseous reduction of metal ores |
| US4351513A (en) * | 1981-01-29 | 1982-09-28 | Midrex Corporation | Direct reduction of iron using coke oven gas |
| DE3203092A1 (de) * | 1982-01-30 | 1983-08-04 | Metallgesellschaft Ag, 6000 Frankfurt | Verfahren zur abscheidung von feinkoernigem direkt reduziertem eisen aus kuehlgasen |
| MX156697A (es) * | 1982-05-12 | 1988-09-27 | Hylsa Sa | Metodo mejorado para la reduccion directa de minerales de hierro |
| US5437708A (en) * | 1994-05-04 | 1995-08-01 | Midrex International B.V. Rotterdam, Zurich Branch | Iron carbide production in shaft furnace |
| DE102019217631B4 (de) | 2019-11-15 | 2024-05-29 | Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe Ag | Verfahren zur Direktreduktion von Eisenerz |
| BR112023026193A2 (pt) * | 2021-06-14 | 2024-03-05 | Jfe Steel Corp | Método de produção de ferro reduzido |
| CN117625951A (zh) * | 2022-08-12 | 2024-03-01 | 中冶长天国际工程有限责任公司 | 一种流态化制备铬系不锈钢的方法及装置 |
Family Cites Families (8)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US3063695A (en) * | 1958-09-25 | 1962-11-13 | P M Associates | Beneficiation of low-grade hematitic ore materials |
| DE1201377B (de) * | 1961-11-23 | 1965-09-23 | Huettenwerk Oberhausen Ag | Verfahren und Anlage zur Herstellung von Eisen-schwamm aus Eisenerz in einem Reduktions-schacht mittels Reduktionsgas |
| US3375099A (en) * | 1964-06-30 | 1968-03-26 | Armco Steel Corp | Production of iron from pelletized iron ores |
| US3375098A (en) * | 1964-07-22 | 1968-03-26 | Armco Steel Corp | Gaseous reduction of iron ores |
| GB1347785A (en) * | 1970-07-15 | 1974-02-27 | Fierro Esponja | Method of reducing particulate metal ores |
| US3765872A (en) * | 1970-12-16 | 1973-10-16 | Fierro Esponja | Method and apparatus for the gaseous reduction of iron ore to sponge iron |
| US3905806A (en) * | 1973-02-20 | 1975-09-16 | Armco Steel Corp | Method for the direct reduction of iron ores |
| US3853538A (en) * | 1973-07-20 | 1974-12-10 | Steel Corp | Use of reducing gas by coal gasification for direct iron ore reduction |
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1976
- 1976-04-20 AU AU13149/76A patent/AU496945B2/en not_active Expired
- 1976-04-30 AR AR263171A patent/AR212332A1/es active
- 1976-05-17 BR BR3082/76A patent/BR7603082A/pt unknown
- 1976-05-17 CA CA252,677A patent/CA1075913A/en not_active Expired
- 1976-05-17 TR TR18949A patent/TR18949A/xx unknown
- 1976-05-17 GB GB20315/76A patent/GB1595574A/en not_active Expired
- 1976-05-18 JP JP51057177A patent/JPS51140813A/ja active Granted
- 1976-05-19 FR FR7615101A patent/FR2311850A1/fr active Granted
- 1976-05-19 DE DE2622349A patent/DE2622349C3/de not_active Expired
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| BR7603082A (pt) | 1977-01-25 |
| DE2622349B2 (de) | 1980-01-31 |
| FR2311850B1 (OSRAM) | 1979-09-07 |
| GB1595574A (en) | 1981-08-12 |
| JPS5725602B2 (OSRAM) | 1982-05-31 |
| DE2622349A1 (de) | 1976-11-25 |
| FR2311850A1 (fr) | 1976-12-17 |
| DE2622349C3 (de) | 1984-10-04 |
| AU1314976A (en) | 1977-10-27 |
| JPS51140813A (en) | 1976-12-04 |
| AR212332A1 (es) | 1978-06-30 |
| AU496945B2 (en) | 1978-11-16 |
| TR18949A (tr) | 1978-01-01 |
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Legal Events
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| MKEX | Expiry |