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Direct reduction process in a rotary kiln

US4268304A · kind A · utility

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Assignee

Metallgesellschaft AG · DE

Inventors

Harry Serbent · Hanau, DE
Friedrich Rosenstock · Frankfurt am Main, DE
Gunter Kotzschke · Bruchköbel, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 17, 1979
Grant date	May 19, 1981
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 17, 1999

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC21B13/08
WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An improved process for the direct reduction of iron oxide-containing materials to form sponge iron which takes place in a rotary kiln by treatment with a solid carbonaceous reducing agent having a high content of volatile combustible constituents is disclosed. The charge is moved through the rotary kiln opposite to the direction of flow of the kiln atmosphere. Oxygen-containing gases are blown at controlled rates through nozzle blocks into the charge disposed over the nozzle blocks in the heating-up zone in that region thereof defined by the occurrence of ignitable particles of the solid reducing agent and ending before the reduction zone. Oxygen-containing gases are blown in at controlled rates through shell tubes into the free kiln space at least in that region. In accordance with the invention, at least a part of the solid carbonaceous reducing agent comprises disintegrated waste rubber. Preferably more than 80% of the solid carbonaceous reducing agent comprises waste rubber.

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