Direct reduction system and process utilizing a process gas direct recycle line
US10907224B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 13, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P10/20
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A direct reduction system and process for reducing a metal oxide to a metal, including and utilizing: a process gas line configured to deliver a portion of a process gas to a reformer operable for reforming the process gas to form a reformed gas; a bustle gas line configured to deliver the reformed gas to a shaft furnace as a bustle gas, wherein the shaft furnace is operable for reducing the metal oxide to the metal; and a direct recycle line including a direct recycle cooler configured to selectively deliver a portion of the process gas to the bustle gas line while circumventing the reformer, thereby selectively cooling and lowering the moisture content of the bustle gas delivered to the shaft furnace. Optionally, the direct reduction system further includes a reheat line configured to deliver a portion of the bustle gas to the shaft furnace as reheat gas.
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