Prospects for Coal-based Direct Reduction Process

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  • Haruyasu MICHISHITA
  • Hidetoshi TANAKA
چکیده

Kobe Steel has developed coal-based direct reduction (DR) technologies, the FASTMET, FASTMELT and ITmk3 processes, which reduce carbon composite agglomerates (pellets or briquettes) on the hearth of a rotary hearth furnace (RHF). This paper outlines the features of each process, status of technical development and commercialization. Also described is the contribution of these technologies to environmental compatibility and the security of raw materials, which are becoming critical issues for the steel industry worldwide.

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تاریخ انتشار 2010