STATUS OF DIRECT REDUCTION

Previous development of direct reduction. Comparison of the various di rect reduction processes for solid and gas reduction: SL/NR process, r otary hearth process, Fastmet and Inmetco, Midrex process, HyL III pro cess, Arex process, Fior process, iron carbide process and Circofer pr ocess. Requirements on the charged ores. Composition, transport and st orage behaviour of the sponge iron produced. Energy consumption and co sts of sponge iron production. Worldwide plant capacity and workload. Future development prospects of the market, and process technology.