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ORGANIZER;CN=ESTAD 2023:mailto:info@metec-estad.com
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SUMMARY:BioIronTM: Ironmaking using raw sustainable biomass and microwave energy
DESCRIPTION:Rio Tinto has been working on technology pathways which do not require the use of coal for processing Pilbara iron ores to iron and steel for well over a decade.  Use of natural gas, hydrogen and biomass as reductants has been studied with a unique option combining microwave energy with raw sustainable biomass (rather than char) showing strong potential.  Testwork with single “briquettes” made from a range of raw sustainable biomass including agricultural wastes, purpose grown energy crops, macro and micro algae with Pilbara iron ore fines indicated the potential of the process at laboratory scale.  Initial scale up to 1000 briquette batches confirmed the early testwork and has positioned the technology for development of a 1 tonne per hour continuous pilot plant.
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