About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
2026 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
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| Symposium
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Materials Processing Fundamentals: Towards Sustainable Process Modeling, Design, and Operation
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| Presentation Title |
CFD Modelling of Iron Concentrate Reduction in a Rotary Kiln Furnace |
| Author(s) |
Abdul Mateen Mohammed, Tyamo Okosun, Samuel Nielson, Chenn Q. Zhou |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Abdul Mateen Mohammed |
| Abstract Scope |
This study presents the development of a simulation model for analyzing hydrogen-based reduction of iron ore fines in a rotary kiln reactor, aiming to provide an alternative to traditional ironmaking methods capable of accepting and processing lower-grade oxide materials. Standard direct reduction ironmaking reactors require a minimum grade of pellets for ore processing, and though reliable, result in significantly greater CO₂ emissions. Utilizing microwave-generated hydrogen plasma reduction in a rotary kiln, offers a promising, zero-carbon alternative with reduced energy consumption due to favorable thermodynamics and the lack of need for pelletization. The study incorporates computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling to develop a simulation of multiphase reactor flow through a rotary kiln furnace, investigating ore reduction efficiency, gas utilization, and reactor performance. The findings aim to support the development of a scalable, low-emission ironmaking process suitable for integration with existing steelmaking infrastructure. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Planned: |