Seal gas optimization systems and methods for a direct reduction process
US12098436B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 8, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P10/134
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and system for operating a seal gas compressor utilized in a direct reduction process including: monitoring a pH level of a water stream used in the seal gas compressor, wherein the pH level of the water stream is affected by a reformer flue gas stream that comes into contact with the water stream, wherein the monitoring step is carried out one or more of upstream of the seal gas compressor and downstream of the compressor; and adjusting the pH level of the water stream to maintain the pH level of the water stream within a predetermined range based on feedback from the monitoring step. The method includes maintaining the pH level of the water stream upstream of the seal gas compressor in a range between 7.5 and 10 and maintaining the pH level of the water stream downstream of the seal gas compressor in a range between 7.8 and 9.5.
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