Hydrogen based pre-reduction of fine ores in Circored pilot plant
The SMS group Circored pilot plant in Frankfurt offers comprehensive hydrogen-based testwork for direct reduction of iron ore fines, supporting the development of sustainable, low-carbon ironmaking and tailored solutions for various ore types.
Customer challenges addressed
- Comprehensive hydrogen-based testwork for iron ore fines and concentrates
- Multiple fluidized bed rigs for stepwise process development and scale-up
- Large-scale (700 mm) pilot plant for continuous DRI / pre-reduced iron production
- Advanced gas recirculation and electrified heating for fossil-free operation
- Production of DRI / pre-reduced iron samples for smelting and downstream validation
- Tailored testwork supporting client-specific process optimization