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Method for achieving low sulfur levels in the dri product from iron oxide reducing kilns

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6442485
A method for maintaining the sulfur level below 0.05% by weight, and preferably below 0.02% by weight, in the dri product from the process for directly reducing ore containing iron oxides in a rotary kiln using a solid carbonaceous reducing agent, fed at the materials feed end and at the discharge end of the kiln, as both fuel and reductant is disclosed, identifying the important factors in the process affecting the sulfur levels in the dri and steps and means for properly controlling these factors.
Assignee:
Direct Reduction Corp
Patent Number(s):
US 4378241
OSTI ID:
6442485
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English