Technical Data
- ENERGIRON Modules from 0.25 to 2.5 Mtpy production capacity
- Adjustable DRI metallization, typically from 93% to 96%
- Adjustable DRI carbon content, typically from 1.5% to 4.5%
- Highest DR efficiency; process: ~93%, overall: ~80%.
- High operating temperature (950°C-1080°C) and operating pressure (≥ 6 bar), provides process conditions for in-situ reforming and High-C DRI.
The continuous development, optimization, and maturity achieved by the ENERGIRON Direct Reduction Process gives the flexibility to offer tailor made solutions for each user. This versatility leads to important advantages for each project related mainly to investment, raw materials/energy utilization, and by-products as the commercialization of CO2.
The main features of the technology ENERGIRON are the following:
- Consolidated process scheme
- Product flexibility (CDRI, HDRI, HBI or Pig Iron)
- Higher product quality
- Possibility of Direct use of hot DRI in the EAF
- Flexibility to process a wide range of iron ores
- R&D and steelmaking support
- Minimum reducing gas requirements
- Lower production cost
- Higher metallic yield
- Lower production cost
- Lower environmental impact
- Use of alternative reducing gases
ENERGIRON ZR: The ENERGIRON ZR (Zero Reformer) Process scheme is the latest achievement in improving the efficiency of direct reduction plants while producing higher product quality such as High-C DRI.
ENERGIRON III: Since 1980, this process is realized by means of an external steam reformer coupled with the typical reduction circuit, including the reactor, in which the reducing gas is circulated in counter current with solid material, that is moving downwards by gravity.
HYTEMP SYSTEM: An additional technology that, on its own provides significant benefits for steelmakers, is the HYTEMP pneumatic transport system for safely sending hot DRI from the reduction reactor to the EAF shop with no losses in quality and in a totally enclosed environment.