Coal Gasification Selection for the Production of DRI
(Room 208B)
09 May 17
3:30 PM
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4:00 PM
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New Developments in DR Plant Operations
Natural gas has fueled the growth of DRI plants and will continue to be an important driver for direct reduction ironmaking growth in the future. However, many iron and steel producing regions are facing limitations on the availability of natural gas and/or increasing natural gas prices. As such, alternative fuels — such as syngas, produced from coal — are gaining popularity for the production of DRI. This presentation will review the use of various grade of coals via the commercially proven SES coal gasification route to produce quality reducing gas for use with the MIDREX® shaft furnace for DRI production in areas where natural gas is not viable.