Safe H-DRI - Safe transport of DRI from H2-based direct reduction considering quality-related H-DRI reactivity, stability, the efficiency of passivation methods and health and recycling aspects

©Safe H-DRI project consortium

Initial situation:

The project focuses on overcoming key challenges in the safe handling, transport and storage of H-DRI and minimizing risks such as self-heating, ignition and explosions. By researching innovative passivation methods and the reuse of H-DRI fines, safety, sustainability and efficiency shall be improved throughout the steelmaking value chain.

Project targets:

  • Development of innovative solutions to handle H-DRI produced using hydrogen.
  • Development of methods for the reuse of H-DRI fines
  • Contribute to positioning the EU steel industry as a global leader in low-carbon technologies.

Innovative approaches:

BFI has the following innovative tasks in the project:

  • Investigation of different iron ore qualities for production of H-DRI pellets (reduction)
  • Agglomeration of selected fines feedstock to produce small-scale, pellet-sized samples
  • Passivation trials in the hot state e.g. by carburisation with carbonaceous gases
  • H-DRI high temperature reoxidation trials in lab/technical scale at different temperatures and inertisation conditions

Benefits for the industry:

  • The efficiency of passivation methods to prevent hazards and risks from reoxidation (self-heating, ignition, local explosions) during transport and related handling will be quantified.
  • The innovative knowledge regarding H-DRI behaviour will contribute to an updated transport system standardization and extend existing or new transport guidelines.

Further information about the project:
Project duration: 1.10.2024 bis 31.03.2028

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