As demand grows for low-carbon ironmaking,it is essential to understand how hydrogen reduces iron ore pellets under vary-ing gangue compositions and gas atmospheres.In this work,fired hematite pellets with a basicity(...As demand grows for low-carbon ironmaking,it is essential to understand how hydrogen reduces iron ore pellets under vary-ing gangue compositions and gas atmospheres.In this work,fired hematite pellets with a basicity(mass ratio of CaO to SiO2)of 0.3 and SiO2contents ranging from 1wt%to 4wt%were systematically investigated under three typical shaft furnace atmospheres(Midrex,HYL,and coke oven gas(COG))as well as under 100%H2,to clarify the reduction kinetics,reaction mechanism,and microstructural evolution of the fired pellets.The results indicate that a higher hydrogen proportion significantly accelerates the reduction rate of the fired pellets,while an increase in SiO2content generally leads to a decrease in the overall reaction rate.However,the effect of hydrogen concentration on the reduction behavior of the fired pellets varied markedly with their silicon content.For the fired pellets containing 1wt%and 2wt%SiO2,an increase in hydrogen concentration causes deterioration in reduced pellet characteristics,as evidenced by the increase in reduc-tion swelling index from 26.14%to 34.26%and the decrease in cold compressive strength from 110 to 78 N.In contrast,fired pellets with 3wt%and 4wt%SiO2exhibit the opposite trend,with the reduction swelling index decreasing from 15.26%to 9.23%and cold compress-ive strength improving from 179 to 271 N.Kinetics analysis indicates that under 100%H2,the reduction of fired pellets with 1wt%SiO2is governed by a mixed gas-diffusion and uniform reaction model,whereas fired pellets with 4wt%SiO2follow an unreacted core model.These differences in reduction kinetics,reduction behavior,and post-reduction properties are closely associated with the formation of more Al-bearing calcium silicate slag phases in high-SiO2reduced pellets,which strengthen intergranular bonding,buffer phase-trans-formation-induced stress,and promote the evolution of metallic iron from whisker-like to granular or layered morphologies.展开更多
To address the issues of low process efficiency,high energy consumption,and significant pollution in the traditional Höganäs method for producing reduced iron powder,reduced iron powder for powder metallurgy...To address the issues of low process efficiency,high energy consumption,and significant pollution in the traditional Höganäs method for producing reduced iron powder,reduced iron powder for powder metallurgy was prepared using ultrapure magnetite pellets with various compressive strengths by coal-based reduction-hydrogen reduction method.The results show that pellets with compressive strength of 2500 N/pellet ultimately produce a powder metallurgy iron powder with iron grade of 98.24%,hydrogen loss of only 0.5%,bulk density of 2.38 g cm−3,flow rate of 35.97 s(50 g)−1,and compressibility of 6.41 g cm−3 after reduction for 12 h at a C/Fe mass ratio of 2 and a temperature of 105℃,followed by crushing,fine grinding,and secondary hydrogen reduction at 800℃ for 2 h,meeting the standard for FHY100·240.As the compressive strength of ultrapure magnetite pellets increases,the aggregation of metallic iron grains in the reduced pellets intensifies,the porosity of the pellets decreases,and the structure densifies,resulting in a significant increase in the bulk density of reduced iron powder.展开更多
The production of vanadium-titanium magnetite(VTM)pellets has the problems of low consolidation strength and high energy consumption in the preheating and roasting process.High-pressure grinding roll(HPGR)pretreatment...The production of vanadium-titanium magnetite(VTM)pellets has the problems of low consolidation strength and high energy consumption in the preheating and roasting process.High-pressure grinding roll(HPGR)pretreatment process was used to increase the fine-grained content and specific surface area of VTM concentrates,to strengthen the oxidation consolidation process of VTM pellets,and oxidation kinetic experiments were carried out.The results showed that the specific surface area of VTM concentrates was increased from 872 to 1457 cm2/g by HPGR and then pelletising and roasting.With preheating at 1000℃ for 10 min and roasting at 1260℃ for 10 min,the strengths of preheated pellets were increased from 329 to 535 N,and the strengths of roasted pellets were increased from 1010 to 2591 N.The limiting link in the early stage of VTM pellets oxidation was the control of chemical reaction,while the limiting link in the later stage of oxidation was the mixed control of chemical reaction and gas diffusion.The activation energies of VTM pellets before and after HPGR pretreatment were 53.07 and 40.03 kJ/mol in the early stage of oxidation reaction,while the activation energies in the later stage of oxidation were 29.24 and 22.75 kJ/mol,respectively.展开更多
Currently,the supply of high Fe grade and low gangue pellet feeds has become increasingly tight due to yearly large-scale consumption of iron ores worldwide,which will inevitably restrict the development of iron ore p...Currently,the supply of high Fe grade and low gangue pellet feeds has become increasingly tight due to yearly large-scale consumption of iron ores worldwide,which will inevitably restrict the development of iron ore pelletizing process and carbon dioxide emissions mitigation of the steel industry.To promote utilization of high silica pellet feeds,the roasting behavior of high silica acid pellets with varying binary basicity(w(CaO)/w(SiO2)=0.01,0.20,0.35,0.50)through the straight-grate process was examined,and its metallurgical performance in blast furnace and gas-based shaft furnace was also evaluated.The results show that all fired pellets achieved optimal strength by roasting at 1225℃ for 10 min at basicity of 0.35.The metallurgical performance tests under blast furnace and Midrex direct reduction conditions indicate that the addition of a proper quantity of calcium flux improves the pellet reducibility and low-temperature reduction degradation performance,decreases the reduction swelling index and narrows the softening and melting range with better bed permeability at desirable basicity of 0.20 and 0.35.However,further increasing the basicity to 0.50 presents negative impacts on the pellet induration characteristics and metallurgical properties due to excessive formation of liquid phase inhibiting interconnection of hematite particles.Thus,the fired pellets exhibit poorer resistance and structural stability to the mechanical stress and lattice transformation during reduction and cooling process.展开更多
In the Pidgeon process involving a vertical pot,bonded slag pellets occasionally emerge at the bottom of the reduction pot,impeding smooth slag discharge.To reveal the formation mechanism of the bonded slag pellets,th...In the Pidgeon process involving a vertical pot,bonded slag pellets occasionally emerge at the bottom of the reduction pot,impeding smooth slag discharge.To reveal the formation mechanism of the bonded slag pellets,thermodynamic calculations,X-ray diffraction(XRD),X-ray fluorescence spectrometry(XRF),electron probe microanalyzer(EPMA),X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS),and differential scanning calorimetry(DSC)were employed.The bonded slag pellets mainly comprise MgO,CaSi2,CaO,and Ca2SiO4.CaSi2 in the bonded slag pellets is attributed to the reduction reaction between Si and CaO,yielding liquid CaSi2.Simultaneously,the reaction between CaSi2 and MgO,which will typically produce Mg vapor,is inhibited,resulting in the accumulation of CaSi2.Owing to the solid-liquid transition of CaSi2,this process culminates in the bonding of slag pellets.This study can guide the Pidgeon process optimization,enabling mitigation of the“dead pot”issue,thereby enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.展开更多
OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of 14-day Qingwei Zhitong pellets(清胃止痛微丸,QZ)-containing quadruple therapy(QZQT)compared to bismuth-containing quadruple therapy(BQT)in treatment-naive patients with ...OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of 14-day Qingwei Zhitong pellets(清胃止痛微丸,QZ)-containing quadruple therapy(QZQT)compared to bismuth-containing quadruple therapy(BQT)in treatment-naive patients with Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori)infection.METHODS:This single-center,randomized controlled clinical trial enrolled 333 patients,who were divided into either the QZQT group(QZ pellets,3.2 g,three times daily;rabeprazole,10 mg,twice daily;amoxicillin 1000 mg,twice daily;clarithromycin,500 mg,twice daily)or the BQT group(bismuth potassium citrate,1000 mg,three times daily;rabeprazole,10 mg,twice daily;amoxicillin,1000 mg,twice daily;clarithromycin,500 mg,twice daily)for 14 d.The 13C-urea breath test assessed eradication success at least four weeks after treatment.The primary outcome focused on the eradication rate,with secondary outcomes including safety and patient compliance.RESULTS:From August 2022 to June 2023,342 subjects were screened,and 333 were randomized.The QZQT and BQT groups showed eradication rates of 68.9%and 67.8%(P=0.838)by intention-to-treat(ITT)analysis,respectively,and 71.1%and 68.3%(P=0.612)by perprotocol(PP)analysis,respectively.QZQT was non-inferior to BQT in both ITT and PP analyses.QZQT was associated with fewer side effects(57.8%of patients)than BQT(90.4%)(P<0.001).CONCLUSION:The 14 d QZQT treatment demonstrates equal efficacy in eradicating H.pylori infection and improved patient compliance and safety compared to BQT.These results provide evidence supporting 14-day QZQT as an acceptable treatment for H.pylori infection.展开更多
Sulfuric acid slag,a common byproduct with high iron content,poses challenges due to its high levels of harmful impurities and is often discarded as solid waste,leading to significant environmental and water pollution...Sulfuric acid slag,a common byproduct with high iron content,poses challenges due to its high levels of harmful impurities and is often discarded as solid waste,leading to significant environmental and water pollution.To address this issue and improve resource utilization,the preparation process of oxidized pellets from sulfuric acid slag was studied,exploring suitable pelletizing systems and thermal parameters.Additionally,the removal of harmful elements and the consolidation mechanism were established during the oxidation roasting process.The findings revealed that sulfuric acid slag along with specific processing conditions,such as using two high-pressure grinding rolls and adding 1.25 wt.%bentonite,resulted in the production of qualified green pellets with desirable physical properties.Through a thermal treatment process involving preheating and roasting,the desulfurization rate of the pellets reached 95.55%and the removal efficiency of arsenic achieved 27.11%.Hematite recrystallizes,shrinks,and forms a reticulated structure with Fe2O3 recrystallization as the backbone,resulting in higher consolidation strength.展开更多
The compressive strength of the pellets is a key indicator that determines the production efficiency in straight grate.It usually relies on manual sampling and testing,which is cumbersome and inefficient.To address th...The compressive strength of the pellets is a key indicator that determines the production efficiency in straight grate.It usually relies on manual sampling and testing,which is cumbersome and inefficient.To address this,a time series prediction model for pellet compressive strength was developed,combining a gradient boosting decision tree with a temporal convolutional network(GBDT-TCN).Firstly,the key physical characteristics of the pellet production process were established through the feature construction method,and then the multicollinear features were eliminated based on the Spearman correlation coefficient.The final selection of feature parameters,amounting to 9,was determined using recursive feature elimination(RFE)method.Finally,the GBDT algorithm was used to establish the nonlinear relationship between these features and the compressive strength.The GBDT prediction results and process data were constructed into a time series dataset,which was input into the TCN unit cascade model.The time series information was captured through the distribution coefficient of the loss function in the time series.Results illustrate that the GBDT-TCN method proposed performs well in the task of predicting the compressive strength of pellets.Compared with the prediction model using only GBDT,the accuracy within±100 N is increased from 83.33%to 90.00%.展开更多
The melting and separation behavior of vanadium-titanium magnetite pellets directed at an efficient extraction of vanadium and titanium was systematically investigated.Applying FactSage simulations and experiments,the...The melting and separation behavior of vanadium-titanium magnetite pellets directed at an efficient extraction of vanadium and titanium was systematically investigated.Applying FactSage simulations and experiments,the smelting separation of three pre-reduced pellets from different regions was analyzed.The simulations demonstrate that FeTi2O5 is converted to TiC at low temperatures,necessitating suppression of this step.Experiments under optimized conditions(1590-1690°C,20-25 min,2%coke,basicity 0.4-0.6,and 3.0%-6.0%MgO)yield iron grade of 92.35%-95.06%,titanium grade of 34.37%-39.89%,and vanadium grade of 0.56%-1.52%,with recoveries of 99.52%-99.60%,94.08%-98.96%,and 92.63%-94.38%for iron,titanium and vanadium,respectively.The titanium in the slag,primarily in the form of anosovite,is suitable for sulfuric acid-based titanium white production.An increase in basicity,MgO content,and pellet metallization serves to improve vanadium recovery in melted iron but lowers the titanium grade in the slag.The overall process effectively utilizes vanadium and titanium resources under optimized conditions.展开更多
The utilization of ironsand for preparing oxidized pellets poses challenges,including slow oxidation and low consolidation strength.The effects and function mechanisms of high-pressure grinding roll(HPGR)pretreatment ...The utilization of ironsand for preparing oxidized pellets poses challenges,including slow oxidation and low consolidation strength.The effects and function mechanisms of high-pressure grinding roll(HPGR)pretreatment on the oxidation and consolidation of ironsand pellets were investigated,and the energy utilization efficiency of HPGR with different roller pressure intensities was evaluated.The results indicate that HPGR pretreatment at 8 MPa improves the ironsand properties,with the specific surface area increasing by 740 cm2 g-1 and mechanical energy storage increasing by 2.5 kJ mol-1,which is conducive to oxidation and crystalline connection of particles.As roller pressure intensity increases to 16 MPa,more mechanical energy of HPGR is applied for crystal activation,with mechanical energy storage further rising by 18.1 kJ mol-1.The apparent activation energy for pellet oxidation initially decreases and then increases,reaching a minimum at 12 MPa.Simultaneously,the roasted pellets porosity decreases by 2.8%,while the compressive strength increases by 789 N.At higher roller pressure intensity,the densely connected structure between particles impedes gas diffusion within the pellets,diminishing the beneficial effects of HPGR on pellet oxidation.Moreover,excessive roller pressure intensity decreases the HPGR energy utilization efficiency.The optimal HPGR roller pressure intensity for ironsand is 12 MPa,at which the specific surface area increases by 790 cm2 g-1,mechanical energy storage increases by 10.6 kJ mol-1,the compressive strength of roasted pellets rises to 2816 N,and the appropriate preheating and roasting temperatures decrease by 250 and 125°C,respectively.展开更多
As a by-product of the steelmaking process,steel slag has a large stock and poor stability,which has led to a gradual decline in its utilization.In order to enhance the utilization rate of steel slag,the preparation o...As a by-product of the steelmaking process,steel slag has a large stock and poor stability,which has led to a gradual decline in its utilization.In order to enhance the utilization rate of steel slag,the preparation of basic pellets by using steel slag as the flux was proposed,in consideration of the high basicity of steel slag.The incorporation of steel slag has been demonstrated to enhance the water-holding capacity and the decrepitation temperature of green pellets.The addition of steel slag increases the content of calcium oxide in the pellets,promotes the formation of a fusible phase in the pellets,and thus increases the liquid phase.With the increasing content of steel slag,the porosity of finished pellets gradually increases and the compressive strength decreases,but the compressive strength of finished pellets can all exceed 2500 N.The addition of steel slag can improve the reducibility index of pellets,with the maximum reducibility index increasing by 12.06%;the reduction swelling index is less than 10.9%,and the reduction degradation index is more than 58.4%.展开更多
The sticking behavior of pellets affects the continuity of production in hydrogen-based shaft furnace.The coupling influences of V2O5 and reduction temperature on reduction sticking behavior and mechanism evolut...The sticking behavior of pellets affects the continuity of production in hydrogen-based shaft furnace.The coupling influences of V2O5 and reduction temperature on reduction sticking behavior and mechanism evolution of pellets under hydrogen atmosphere are investigated.The increase in V2O5 addition aggravated the reduction sticking behavior,which is attributed to the combined functions of the development of unique interwoven structure in the metallic iron interconnections at the reduction sticking interface and the deterioration of reduction swelling behavior of pellets.In addition,the strength of metallic iron interconnections enhanced and reduction sticking behavior aggravated with the increase in reduction temperature.Importantly,compared to other reduction temperatures,the reduction sticking behavior of pellets was most significantly aggravated with the increase in V2O5 addition at 1000℃.And the values of sticking index increased from 10.22%to 15.36% as the V2O5 addition increased from 0 to 1.00 wt.%at 1000℃.展开更多
Hypersaline mariculture wastewater necessitates treatment prior to its discharge into marine environments.Algal-mycelial pellets(AMPs),known for their cost-effectiveness,energy efficiency and sustainability,have not b...Hypersaline mariculture wastewater necessitates treatment prior to its discharge into marine environments.Algal-mycelial pellets(AMPs),known for their cost-effectiveness,energy efficiency and sustainability,have not been previously explored for their flocculation and pollutant removal capabilities in hyperhaline conditions.This work employed an orthogonal test design to investigate the effects of nine factors at three levels on the treatment efficiency of mariculture wastewater using Chlorella sp.TNBR1 and Aspergillus niger AMPs.The comprehensive optimal conditions for achieving the highest flocculation efficiency and pollutant removal are determined to be a temperature of 30℃,light intensity of 6000 lux,a 12:0 light-dark cycle,an initial pH of 6,amicroalgal density of 11.25×106cell/mL,microalgal growth phase at the early logarithmic stage,a fungal spore density of 9.00×105spore/mL and a fungal pellet phase of 60 h.Under such conditions,the treatment of nonsterile actual mariculture wastewater with Chlorella sp.TNBR1 and Aspergillus niger AMPs results in a 93.35%±7.20%reduction in chemical oxygen demand(COD),92.83%±7.29%reduction in total nitrogen(TN),100%removal of total phosphorus(TP),and a flocculation efficiency of 69.21%±5.36%.These findings confirm that AMPs are a viable solution for effectively treating COD,TN and TP in real hypersaline mariculture wastewater,while also facilitating the flocculation and harvesting of microalgae.展开更多
To advance green ironmaking and expand the utilization of magnetite with complex gangues,the hydrogen reduction behavior and mechanisms of barite-containing magnetite pellets were investigated.The findings revealed th...To advance green ironmaking and expand the utilization of magnetite with complex gangues,the hydrogen reduction behavior and mechanisms of barite-containing magnetite pellets were investigated.The findings revealed that increasing barite led to the increased amount of BaxFe3−xO4and Ba-containing silicates in oxidized pellets,which hindered the continuous crystallization of Fe2O3.During the reduction process,the reduction of BaxFe3−xO4to Ba and Fe by H2was challenging,resulting in the formation of BaFeO2.64.Furthermore,BaxFe3−xO4impeded the reaction between Fe2O3and H2,decreasing the reduction degree and metallization ratio of the pellets.Ba2+diffused into the Fe2O3lattice during oxidation,stabilizing the crystal structure during the initial reduction stage(Fe2O3to Fe3O4).In the third reduction stage(FexO to Fe),BaFeO2.64inhibited the rapid precipitation of metallic iron,thus preventing the abnormal growth of iron whiskers.Consequently,BaSO4reduced the reduction swelling index of barite-containing magnetite pellets in hydrogen.These findings offer a theoretical basis for the future implementation of barite-containing pellets in the hydrogen-based shaft furnace direct reduction process.展开更多
High-chromium vanadium-titanium magnetite(HVTM)is a crucial polymetallic-associated resource to be developed.The allpellet operation is a blast furnace trend that aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the future....High-chromium vanadium-titanium magnetite(HVTM)is a crucial polymetallic-associated resource to be developed.The allpellet operation is a blast furnace trend that aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the future.By referencing the production data of vanadium-titanium magnetite blast furnaces,this study explored the softening-melting behavior of high-chromium vanadium-titanium magnetite and obtained the optimal integrated burden based on flux pellets.The results show that the burden with a composition of 70wt%flux pellets and 30wt%acid pellets exhibits the best softening-melting properties.In comparison to that of the single burden,the softening-melting characteristic temperature of this burden composition was higher.The melting interval first increased from 307 to 362℃and then decreased to 282℃.The maximum pressure drop(ΔPmax)decreased from 26.76 to 19.01 kPa.The permeability index(S)dropped from 4643.5 to 2446.8 kPa·℃.The softening-melting properties of the integrated burden were apparently improved.The acid pellets played a role in withstanding load during the softening process.The flux pellets in the integrated burden exhibited a higher slag melting point,which increased the melting temperature during the melting process.The slag homogeneity and the TiC produced by over-reduction led to the gas permeability deterioration of the single burden.The segregation of the flux and acid pellets in the HVTM proportion and basicity mainly led to the better softening-melting properties of the integrated burden.展开更多
Iron ore pellets,as one of the main charges of blast furnaces,have a greater impact on the CO2emission reduction and stable operation of blast furnaces.The isothermal reduction behavior of the pellets obtained from...Iron ore pellets,as one of the main charges of blast furnaces,have a greater impact on the CO2emission reduction and stable operation of blast furnaces.The isothermal reduction behavior of the pellets obtained from a Chinese steel plant was studied in the gas mixtures of CO and N2.The results showed the reduction process is divided into two stages.The reduction in the initial stage(time t≤40 min)is cooperatively controlled by internal diffusion and interface chemical reactions with the activation energy of 30.19 and 16.67 kJ/mol,respectively.The controlling step of the reduction in the final stage(t>40 min)is internal diffusion with the activation energy of 34.60 kJ/mol.The reduction process can be described by two equations obtained from kinetic calculations.The reduction degree can be predicted under different temperatures and time,and the predicted results showed an excellent correlation with the experimental results.The reduction mechanisms were confirmed by the analysis of the scanning electron microscope equipped with an energy dispersive spectrometer and optical microscope.展开更多
The isothermal oxidation kinetics of vanadium–titanium magnetite(VTM)pellets prepared with 3Co-binder(coal-based colloidal composite binder)and F-binder(pulverized Funa binder)are compared.The oxidation process was a...The isothermal oxidation kinetics of vanadium–titanium magnetite(VTM)pellets prepared with 3Co-binder(coal-based colloidal composite binder)and F-binder(pulverized Funa binder)are compared.The oxidation process was analyzed using the first-order irreversible reaction,following the shrinking unreacted nucleus model.The results demonstrate that VTM pellets prepared with 3Co-binder exhibit a faster oxidation rate than those with F-binder across the temperatures ranging from 1073 to 1473 K.In both cases,the oxidation process was controlled by an interfacial chemical reaction during the pre-oxidation stage and by internal diffusion during the mid-oxidation stage.The type of binder did not influence the primary oxidation control mechanism of the VTM pellets.However,the apparent rate constants in the pre-oxidation stage and the internal diffusion coefficients in the mid-oxidation stage were higher for pellets with 3Co-binder compared to those with F-binder.The apparent activation energies for the 3Co-binder pellets were similar to those of bentonite,indicating favorable kinetic conditions without negative impacts on the oxidation process.Nonetheless,it is important to note that pellets with F-binder required a longer oxidation time than those with 3Co-binder.展开更多
The factors affecting the oxidation degree of vanadium–titanium magnetite (VTM) pellets were analyzed via the isothermal oxidation experiment. Furthermore, the oxidation kinetics of VTM pellets were explored through ...The factors affecting the oxidation degree of vanadium–titanium magnetite (VTM) pellets were analyzed via the isothermal oxidation experiment. Furthermore, the oxidation kinetics of VTM pellets were explored through linear fitting to the kinetic equations based on the shrinking unreacted-core model. The results reveal that VTM pellets undergo oxidation in three distinct phases: pre-oxidation, mid-oxidation, and final stable phase. Notably, the mid-oxidation phase is absent in magnetite oxidation. The shrinking unreacted-core model has been proven to be suitable for modeling the process of oxidizing VTM pellets. In the pre-oxidation stage, the rate-controlling step is determined by both the oxidation temperature and the effective oxygen concentration. The influence of the effective oxygen concentration on the rate of oxidation is more pronounced at temperatures between 1073 and 1273 K, especially when the oxygen content falls below 15 vol.%. For the production of oxidized VTM pellets, it is necessary to maintain a preheating temperature above 1173 K (to accelerate the oxidation reaction) and below 1473 K (to prevent the swift formation of compact Fe2TiO5 at the shell of the pellet) in an oxygen-enriched atmosphere.展开更多
Air pollution is a major health problem in developing countries and has adverse effects on human health and the environment. Non-thermal plasma is an effective air pollution treatment technology. In this research, the...Air pollution is a major health problem in developing countries and has adverse effects on human health and the environment. Non-thermal plasma is an effective air pollution treatment technology. In this research, the performance of a dielectric barrier discharge(DBD) plasma reactor packed with glass and ceramic pellets was evaluated in the removal of SO_2 as a major air pollutant from air in ambient temperature. The response surface methodology was used to evaluate the effect of three key parameters(concentration of gas, gas flow rate, and voltage) as well as their simultaneous effects and interactions on the SO2 removal process. Reduced cubic models were derived to predict the SO_2 removal efficiency(RE) and energy yield(EY). Analysis of variance results showed that the packed-bed reactors(PBRs) studied were more energy efficient and had a high SO2 RE which was at least four times more than that of the non-packed reactor. Moreover, the results showed that the performance of ceramic pellets was better than that of glass pellets in PBRs. This may be due to the porous surface of ceramic pellets which allows the formation of microdischarges in the fine cavities of a porous surface when placed in a plasma discharge zone. The maximum SO_2 RE and EY were obtained at 94% and 0.81 g kWh-1,respectively under the optimal conditions of a concentration of gas of 750 ppm, a gas flow rate of 2lmin-1, and a voltage of 18 kV, which were achieved by the DBD plasma packed with ceramic pellets. Finally, the results of the model's predictions and the experiments showed good agreement.展开更多
Six additives,i.e.,limestone,lime,magnesite,magnesia,dolomite and light-burned-dolomite,were added for investigating their influences on the pellet quality.For green balls,adding lime and light-burned-dolomite makes t...Six additives,i.e.,limestone,lime,magnesite,magnesia,dolomite and light-burned-dolomite,were added for investigating their influences on the pellet quality.For green balls,adding lime and light-burned-dolomite makes the wet drop strength decrease firstly,and then increase with further increase of additive dosage.Ca(OH)2 affects the bentonite properties at the beginning,but the binding property of Ca(OH)2 will be main when the dosage is higher.The other four additives decrease the drop strength for their disadvantageous physical properties.For preheated pellets,no mater what kind of additive is added,the compressive strength will be decreased because of unmineralized additives.For roasted pellets,calcium additives can form binding phase of calcium-ferrite,and suitable liquid phase will improve recrystallization of hematite,but excessive liquid will destroy the structure of pellets,so the compressive strength of pellet increases firstly and then drops.When adding magnesium additives,the strength will be decreased because of the oxidation of magnetite retarded by MgO.展开更多
基金the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52474370)the China Baowu Low Carbon Metallurgy Innovation Foundation(Nos.BWLCF202216 and BWLCF202313)。
摘要As demand grows for low-carbon ironmaking,it is essential to understand how hydrogen reduces iron ore pellets under vary-ing gangue compositions and gas atmospheres.In this work,fired hematite pellets with a basicity(mass ratio of CaO to SiO2)of 0.3 and SiO2contents ranging from 1wt%to 4wt%were systematically investigated under three typical shaft furnace atmospheres(Midrex,HYL,and coke oven gas(COG))as well as under 100%H2,to clarify the reduction kinetics,reaction mechanism,and microstructural evolution of the fired pellets.The results indicate that a higher hydrogen proportion significantly accelerates the reduction rate of the fired pellets,while an increase in SiO2content generally leads to a decrease in the overall reaction rate.However,the effect of hydrogen concentration on the reduction behavior of the fired pellets varied markedly with their silicon content.For the fired pellets containing 1wt%and 2wt%SiO2,an increase in hydrogen concentration causes deterioration in reduced pellet characteristics,as evidenced by the increase in reduc-tion swelling index from 26.14%to 34.26%and the decrease in cold compressive strength from 110 to 78 N.In contrast,fired pellets with 3wt%and 4wt%SiO2exhibit the opposite trend,with the reduction swelling index decreasing from 15.26%to 9.23%and cold compress-ive strength improving from 179 to 271 N.Kinetics analysis indicates that under 100%H2,the reduction of fired pellets with 1wt%SiO2is governed by a mixed gas-diffusion and uniform reaction model,whereas fired pellets with 4wt%SiO2follow an unreacted core model.These differences in reduction kinetics,reduction behavior,and post-reduction properties are closely associated with the formation of more Al-bearing calcium silicate slag phases in high-SiO2reduced pellets,which strengthen intergranular bonding,buffer phase-trans-formation-induced stress,and promote the evolution of metallic iron from whisker-like to granular or layered morphologies.
基金financial support from the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2023YFC3903900 and 2023YFC3903904)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52274343 and 52174329)the College Student Innovation Training Program of Henan Province(S202510464108)。
摘要To address the issues of low process efficiency,high energy consumption,and significant pollution in the traditional Höganäs method for producing reduced iron powder,reduced iron powder for powder metallurgy was prepared using ultrapure magnetite pellets with various compressive strengths by coal-based reduction-hydrogen reduction method.The results show that pellets with compressive strength of 2500 N/pellet ultimately produce a powder metallurgy iron powder with iron grade of 98.24%,hydrogen loss of only 0.5%,bulk density of 2.38 g cm−3,flow rate of 35.97 s(50 g)−1,and compressibility of 6.41 g cm−3 after reduction for 12 h at a C/Fe mass ratio of 2 and a temperature of 105℃,followed by crushing,fine grinding,and secondary hydrogen reduction at 800℃ for 2 h,meeting the standard for FHY100·240.As the compressive strength of ultrapure magnetite pellets increases,the aggregation of metallic iron grains in the reduced pellets intensifies,the porosity of the pellets decreases,and the structure densifies,resulting in a significant increase in the bulk density of reduced iron powder.
基金supports provided from Guangxi Science and Technology Major Project(AA24263047).
摘要The production of vanadium-titanium magnetite(VTM)pellets has the problems of low consolidation strength and high energy consumption in the preheating and roasting process.High-pressure grinding roll(HPGR)pretreatment process was used to increase the fine-grained content and specific surface area of VTM concentrates,to strengthen the oxidation consolidation process of VTM pellets,and oxidation kinetic experiments were carried out.The results showed that the specific surface area of VTM concentrates was increased from 872 to 1457 cm2/g by HPGR and then pelletising and roasting.With preheating at 1000℃ for 10 min and roasting at 1260℃ for 10 min,the strengths of preheated pellets were increased from 329 to 535 N,and the strengths of roasted pellets were increased from 1010 to 2591 N.The limiting link in the early stage of VTM pellets oxidation was the control of chemical reaction,while the limiting link in the later stage of oxidation was the mixed control of chemical reaction and gas diffusion.The activation energies of VTM pellets before and after HPGR pretreatment were 53.07 and 40.03 kJ/mol in the early stage of oxidation reaction,while the activation energies in the later stage of oxidation were 29.24 and 22.75 kJ/mol,respectively.
基金supported by the China Baowu Low Carbon Metallurgy Innovation Foundation(Grant No.BWLCF202216).
摘要Currently,the supply of high Fe grade and low gangue pellet feeds has become increasingly tight due to yearly large-scale consumption of iron ores worldwide,which will inevitably restrict the development of iron ore pelletizing process and carbon dioxide emissions mitigation of the steel industry.To promote utilization of high silica pellet feeds,the roasting behavior of high silica acid pellets with varying binary basicity(w(CaO)/w(SiO2)=0.01,0.20,0.35,0.50)through the straight-grate process was examined,and its metallurgical performance in blast furnace and gas-based shaft furnace was also evaluated.The results show that all fired pellets achieved optimal strength by roasting at 1225℃ for 10 min at basicity of 0.35.The metallurgical performance tests under blast furnace and Midrex direct reduction conditions indicate that the addition of a proper quantity of calcium flux improves the pellet reducibility and low-temperature reduction degradation performance,decreases the reduction swelling index and narrows the softening and melting range with better bed permeability at desirable basicity of 0.20 and 0.35.However,further increasing the basicity to 0.50 presents negative impacts on the pellet induration characteristics and metallurgical properties due to excessive formation of liquid phase inhibiting interconnection of hematite particles.Thus,the fired pellets exhibit poorer resistance and structural stability to the mechanical stress and lattice transformation during reduction and cooling process.
基金China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (No. 2020M682337)。
摘要In the Pidgeon process involving a vertical pot,bonded slag pellets occasionally emerge at the bottom of the reduction pot,impeding smooth slag discharge.To reveal the formation mechanism of the bonded slag pellets,thermodynamic calculations,X-ray diffraction(XRD),X-ray fluorescence spectrometry(XRF),electron probe microanalyzer(EPMA),X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS),and differential scanning calorimetry(DSC)were employed.The bonded slag pellets mainly comprise MgO,CaSi2,CaO,and Ca2SiO4.CaSi2 in the bonded slag pellets is attributed to the reduction reaction between Si and CaO,yielding liquid CaSi2.Simultaneously,the reaction between CaSi2 and MgO,which will typically produce Mg vapor,is inhibited,resulting in the accumulation of CaSi2.Owing to the solid-liquid transition of CaSi2,this process culminates in the bonding of slag pellets.This study can guide the Pidgeon process optimization,enabling mitigation of the“dead pot”issue,thereby enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.
基金the China Zhongguancun Precision Medicine Science and Technology Foundation:Study on the Evaluation of Eradication Rate and Safety of Helicobacter Pylori in a Quadruple Therapy using Qingwei Zhitong Pellets as a Substitute for Bismuth Agent(320.6799.2022.09.24)。
摘要OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of 14-day Qingwei Zhitong pellets(清胃止痛微丸,QZ)-containing quadruple therapy(QZQT)compared to bismuth-containing quadruple therapy(BQT)in treatment-naive patients with Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori)infection.METHODS:This single-center,randomized controlled clinical trial enrolled 333 patients,who were divided into either the QZQT group(QZ pellets,3.2 g,three times daily;rabeprazole,10 mg,twice daily;amoxicillin 1000 mg,twice daily;clarithromycin,500 mg,twice daily)or the BQT group(bismuth potassium citrate,1000 mg,three times daily;rabeprazole,10 mg,twice daily;amoxicillin,1000 mg,twice daily;clarithromycin,500 mg,twice daily)for 14 d.The 13C-urea breath test assessed eradication success at least four weeks after treatment.The primary outcome focused on the eradication rate,with secondary outcomes including safety and patient compliance.RESULTS:From August 2022 to June 2023,342 subjects were screened,and 333 were randomized.The QZQT and BQT groups showed eradication rates of 68.9%and 67.8%(P=0.838)by intention-to-treat(ITT)analysis,respectively,and 71.1%and 68.3%(P=0.612)by perprotocol(PP)analysis,respectively.QZQT was non-inferior to BQT in both ITT and PP analyses.QZQT was associated with fewer side effects(57.8%of patients)than BQT(90.4%)(P<0.001).CONCLUSION:The 14 d QZQT treatment demonstrates equal efficacy in eradicating H.pylori infection and improved patient compliance and safety compared to BQT.These results provide evidence supporting 14-day QZQT as an acceptable treatment for H.pylori infection.
基金financially supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of Central South University(2023ZZTS0506).
摘要Sulfuric acid slag,a common byproduct with high iron content,poses challenges due to its high levels of harmful impurities and is often discarded as solid waste,leading to significant environmental and water pollution.To address this issue and improve resource utilization,the preparation process of oxidized pellets from sulfuric acid slag was studied,exploring suitable pelletizing systems and thermal parameters.Additionally,the removal of harmful elements and the consolidation mechanism were established during the oxidation roasting process.The findings revealed that sulfuric acid slag along with specific processing conditions,such as using two high-pressure grinding rolls and adding 1.25 wt.%bentonite,resulted in the production of qualified green pellets with desirable physical properties.Through a thermal treatment process involving preheating and roasting,the desulfurization rate of the pellets reached 95.55%and the removal efficiency of arsenic achieved 27.11%.Hematite recrystallizes,shrinks,and forms a reticulated structure with Fe2O3 recrystallization as the backbone,resulting in higher consolidation strength.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2023YFC3707002).
摘要The compressive strength of the pellets is a key indicator that determines the production efficiency in straight grate.It usually relies on manual sampling and testing,which is cumbersome and inefficient.To address this,a time series prediction model for pellet compressive strength was developed,combining a gradient boosting decision tree with a temporal convolutional network(GBDT-TCN).Firstly,the key physical characteristics of the pellet production process were established through the feature construction method,and then the multicollinear features were eliminated based on the Spearman correlation coefficient.The final selection of feature parameters,amounting to 9,was determined using recursive feature elimination(RFE)method.Finally,the GBDT algorithm was used to establish the nonlinear relationship between these features and the compressive strength.The GBDT prediction results and process data were constructed into a time series dataset,which was input into the TCN unit cascade model.The time series information was captured through the distribution coefficient of the loss function in the time series.Results illustrate that the GBDT-TCN method proposed performs well in the task of predicting the compressive strength of pellets.Compared with the prediction model using only GBDT,the accuracy within±100 N is increased from 83.33%to 90.00%.
基金support from the National Key R&D Program of China(Nos.2023YFC3903900,2023YFC3903904)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52274343,52174329).
摘要The melting and separation behavior of vanadium-titanium magnetite pellets directed at an efficient extraction of vanadium and titanium was systematically investigated.Applying FactSage simulations and experiments,the smelting separation of three pre-reduced pellets from different regions was analyzed.The simulations demonstrate that FeTi2O5 is converted to TiC at low temperatures,necessitating suppression of this step.Experiments under optimized conditions(1590-1690°C,20-25 min,2%coke,basicity 0.4-0.6,and 3.0%-6.0%MgO)yield iron grade of 92.35%-95.06%,titanium grade of 34.37%-39.89%,and vanadium grade of 0.56%-1.52%,with recoveries of 99.52%-99.60%,94.08%-98.96%,and 92.63%-94.38%for iron,titanium and vanadium,respectively.The titanium in the slag,primarily in the form of anosovite,is suitable for sulfuric acid-based titanium white production.An increase in basicity,MgO content,and pellet metallization serves to improve vanadium recovery in melted iron but lowers the titanium grade in the slag.The overall process effectively utilizes vanadium and titanium resources under optimized conditions.
基金financially supported by the General Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52174330)Hunan Provincial Innovation Foundation for Postgraduate(No.QL20220069)Postgraduate Innovative Project of Central South University(No.1053320214756).
摘要The utilization of ironsand for preparing oxidized pellets poses challenges,including slow oxidation and low consolidation strength.The effects and function mechanisms of high-pressure grinding roll(HPGR)pretreatment on the oxidation and consolidation of ironsand pellets were investigated,and the energy utilization efficiency of HPGR with different roller pressure intensities was evaluated.The results indicate that HPGR pretreatment at 8 MPa improves the ironsand properties,with the specific surface area increasing by 740 cm2 g-1 and mechanical energy storage increasing by 2.5 kJ mol-1,which is conducive to oxidation and crystalline connection of particles.As roller pressure intensity increases to 16 MPa,more mechanical energy of HPGR is applied for crystal activation,with mechanical energy storage further rising by 18.1 kJ mol-1.The apparent activation energy for pellet oxidation initially decreases and then increases,reaching a minimum at 12 MPa.Simultaneously,the roasted pellets porosity decreases by 2.8%,while the compressive strength increases by 789 N.At higher roller pressure intensity,the densely connected structure between particles impedes gas diffusion within the pellets,diminishing the beneficial effects of HPGR on pellet oxidation.Moreover,excessive roller pressure intensity decreases the HPGR energy utilization efficiency.The optimal HPGR roller pressure intensity for ironsand is 12 MPa,at which the specific surface area increases by 790 cm2 g-1,mechanical energy storage increases by 10.6 kJ mol-1,the compressive strength of roasted pellets rises to 2816 N,and the appropriate preheating and roasting temperatures decrease by 250 and 125°C,respectively.
基金financially supported by Key Research Project of Hubei Province(No.2022BCA062)China Baowu Low Carbon Metallurgy Innovation Foundation(No.BWLCF202107).
摘要As a by-product of the steelmaking process,steel slag has a large stock and poor stability,which has led to a gradual decline in its utilization.In order to enhance the utilization rate of steel slag,the preparation of basic pellets by using steel slag as the flux was proposed,in consideration of the high basicity of steel slag.The incorporation of steel slag has been demonstrated to enhance the water-holding capacity and the decrepitation temperature of green pellets.The addition of steel slag increases the content of calcium oxide in the pellets,promotes the formation of a fusible phase in the pellets,and thus increases the liquid phase.With the increasing content of steel slag,the porosity of finished pellets gradually increases and the compressive strength decreases,but the compressive strength of finished pellets can all exceed 2500 N.The addition of steel slag can improve the reducibility index of pellets,with the maximum reducibility index increasing by 12.06%;the reduction swelling index is less than 10.9%,and the reduction degradation index is more than 58.4%.
基金supported by the authors are especially grateful to the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.51904063)the Key Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U23A20608)+6 种基金Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(N2025023,N2225046)Postdoctoral Followship Program of CPSF(GZC20230392)Science&Technology Plan Project of Liaoning Province(2022JH24/10200027)Science&Technology Plan Project of Hebei Province(23314601L)Science and Technology Program of Liaoning of China(2023JH2/101700304)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2023M740551)Liaoning Province Science and Technology Plan Joint Program(Key Research and Development Program Project)(2023JH2/101800058).
摘要The sticking behavior of pellets affects the continuity of production in hydrogen-based shaft furnace.The coupling influences of V2O5 and reduction temperature on reduction sticking behavior and mechanism evolution of pellets under hydrogen atmosphere are investigated.The increase in V2O5 addition aggravated the reduction sticking behavior,which is attributed to the combined functions of the development of unique interwoven structure in the metallic iron interconnections at the reduction sticking interface and the deterioration of reduction swelling behavior of pellets.In addition,the strength of metallic iron interconnections enhanced and reduction sticking behavior aggravated with the increase in reduction temperature.Importantly,compared to other reduction temperatures,the reduction sticking behavior of pellets was most significantly aggravated with the increase in V2O5 addition at 1000℃.And the values of sticking index increased from 10.22%to 15.36% as the V2O5 addition increased from 0 to 1.00 wt.%at 1000℃.
基金supported by the Program for Guangdong Introducing Innovative and Entrepreneurial Teams(No.2019ZT08L213)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42277101).
摘要Hypersaline mariculture wastewater necessitates treatment prior to its discharge into marine environments.Algal-mycelial pellets(AMPs),known for their cost-effectiveness,energy efficiency and sustainability,have not been previously explored for their flocculation and pollutant removal capabilities in hyperhaline conditions.This work employed an orthogonal test design to investigate the effects of nine factors at three levels on the treatment efficiency of mariculture wastewater using Chlorella sp.TNBR1 and Aspergillus niger AMPs.The comprehensive optimal conditions for achieving the highest flocculation efficiency and pollutant removal are determined to be a temperature of 30℃,light intensity of 6000 lux,a 12:0 light-dark cycle,an initial pH of 6,amicroalgal density of 11.25×106cell/mL,microalgal growth phase at the early logarithmic stage,a fungal spore density of 9.00×105spore/mL and a fungal pellet phase of 60 h.Under such conditions,the treatment of nonsterile actual mariculture wastewater with Chlorella sp.TNBR1 and Aspergillus niger AMPs results in a 93.35%±7.20%reduction in chemical oxygen demand(COD),92.83%±7.29%reduction in total nitrogen(TN),100%removal of total phosphorus(TP),and a flocculation efficiency of 69.21%±5.36%.These findings confirm that AMPs are a viable solution for effectively treating COD,TN and TP in real hypersaline mariculture wastewater,while also facilitating the flocculation and harvesting of microalgae.
基金Science and Technology Innovation Program of Hunan Province(Nos.2023RC1025,and 2024RC3022)the Basic Science Center Project(72088101)Major Scientific Research Projects(HKF202300356).
摘要To advance green ironmaking and expand the utilization of magnetite with complex gangues,the hydrogen reduction behavior and mechanisms of barite-containing magnetite pellets were investigated.The findings revealed that increasing barite led to the increased amount of BaxFe3−xO4and Ba-containing silicates in oxidized pellets,which hindered the continuous crystallization of Fe2O3.During the reduction process,the reduction of BaxFe3−xO4to Ba and Fe by H2was challenging,resulting in the formation of BaFeO2.64.Furthermore,BaxFe3−xO4impeded the reaction between Fe2O3and H2,decreasing the reduction degree and metallization ratio of the pellets.Ba2+diffused into the Fe2O3lattice during oxidation,stabilizing the crystal structure during the initial reduction stage(Fe2O3to Fe3O4).In the third reduction stage(FexO to Fe),BaFeO2.64inhibited the rapid precipitation of metallic iron,thus preventing the abnormal growth of iron whiskers.Consequently,BaSO4reduced the reduction swelling index of barite-containing magnetite pellets in hydrogen.These findings offer a theoretical basis for the future implementation of barite-containing pellets in the hydrogen-based shaft furnace direct reduction process.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.52174277 and 52204309)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (No.2022M720683).
摘要High-chromium vanadium-titanium magnetite(HVTM)is a crucial polymetallic-associated resource to be developed.The allpellet operation is a blast furnace trend that aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the future.By referencing the production data of vanadium-titanium magnetite blast furnaces,this study explored the softening-melting behavior of high-chromium vanadium-titanium magnetite and obtained the optimal integrated burden based on flux pellets.The results show that the burden with a composition of 70wt%flux pellets and 30wt%acid pellets exhibits the best softening-melting properties.In comparison to that of the single burden,the softening-melting characteristic temperature of this burden composition was higher.The melting interval first increased from 307 to 362℃and then decreased to 282℃.The maximum pressure drop(ΔPmax)decreased from 26.76 to 19.01 kPa.The permeability index(S)dropped from 4643.5 to 2446.8 kPa·℃.The softening-melting properties of the integrated burden were apparently improved.The acid pellets played a role in withstanding load during the softening process.The flux pellets in the integrated burden exhibited a higher slag melting point,which increased the melting temperature during the melting process.The slag homogeneity and the TiC produced by over-reduction led to the gas permeability deterioration of the single burden.The segregation of the flux and acid pellets in the HVTM proportion and basicity mainly led to the better softening-melting properties of the integrated burden.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52174300)Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing,China(Nos.cstc2020jcyj-msxmX0583 and cstc2021jcyj-msxmX1004)+1 种基金Chongqing Talent Plan Project(No.cstc2021ycjh-bgzxm0211)Chongqing Doctoral"Through Train"Project(No.sl202100000343).T。
摘要Iron ore pellets,as one of the main charges of blast furnaces,have a greater impact on the CO2emission reduction and stable operation of blast furnaces.The isothermal reduction behavior of the pellets obtained from a Chinese steel plant was studied in the gas mixtures of CO and N2.The results showed the reduction process is divided into two stages.The reduction in the initial stage(time t≤40 min)is cooperatively controlled by internal diffusion and interface chemical reactions with the activation energy of 30.19 and 16.67 kJ/mol,respectively.The controlling step of the reduction in the final stage(t>40 min)is internal diffusion with the activation energy of 34.60 kJ/mol.The reduction process can be described by two equations obtained from kinetic calculations.The reduction degree can be predicted under different temperatures and time,and the predicted results showed an excellent correlation with the experimental results.The reduction mechanisms were confirmed by the analysis of the scanning electron microscope equipped with an energy dispersive spectrometer and optical microscope.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52204302)Young Elite Scientist Sponsorship Program by CAST(No.YESS20220533)Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.2022JJ40625).
摘要The isothermal oxidation kinetics of vanadium–titanium magnetite(VTM)pellets prepared with 3Co-binder(coal-based colloidal composite binder)and F-binder(pulverized Funa binder)are compared.The oxidation process was analyzed using the first-order irreversible reaction,following the shrinking unreacted nucleus model.The results demonstrate that VTM pellets prepared with 3Co-binder exhibit a faster oxidation rate than those with F-binder across the temperatures ranging from 1073 to 1473 K.In both cases,the oxidation process was controlled by an interfacial chemical reaction during the pre-oxidation stage and by internal diffusion during the mid-oxidation stage.The type of binder did not influence the primary oxidation control mechanism of the VTM pellets.However,the apparent rate constants in the pre-oxidation stage and the internal diffusion coefficients in the mid-oxidation stage were higher for pellets with 3Co-binder compared to those with F-binder.The apparent activation energies for the 3Co-binder pellets were similar to those of bentonite,indicating favorable kinetic conditions without negative impacts on the oxidation process.Nonetheless,it is important to note that pellets with F-binder required a longer oxidation time than those with 3Co-binder.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52204302)Young Elite Scientist Sponsorship Program by CAST(No.YESS20220533)+1 种基金Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(No.2022JJ50274)China Baowu Low Carbon Metallurgy Innovation Foundation(No.BWLCF202103).
摘要The factors affecting the oxidation degree of vanadium–titanium magnetite (VTM) pellets were analyzed via the isothermal oxidation experiment. Furthermore, the oxidation kinetics of VTM pellets were explored through linear fitting to the kinetic equations based on the shrinking unreacted-core model. The results reveal that VTM pellets undergo oxidation in three distinct phases: pre-oxidation, mid-oxidation, and final stable phase. Notably, the mid-oxidation phase is absent in magnetite oxidation. The shrinking unreacted-core model has been proven to be suitable for modeling the process of oxidizing VTM pellets. In the pre-oxidation stage, the rate-controlling step is determined by both the oxidation temperature and the effective oxygen concentration. The influence of the effective oxygen concentration on the rate of oxidation is more pronounced at temperatures between 1073 and 1273 K, especially when the oxygen content falls below 15 vol.%. For the production of oxidized VTM pellets, it is necessary to maintain a preheating temperature above 1173 K (to accelerate the oxidation reaction) and below 1473 K (to prevent the swift formation of compact Fe2TiO5 at the shell of the pellet) in an oxygen-enriched atmosphere.
基金financially supported by the Tarbiat Modares University of Tehran。
摘要Air pollution is a major health problem in developing countries and has adverse effects on human health and the environment. Non-thermal plasma is an effective air pollution treatment technology. In this research, the performance of a dielectric barrier discharge(DBD) plasma reactor packed with glass and ceramic pellets was evaluated in the removal of SO_2 as a major air pollutant from air in ambient temperature. The response surface methodology was used to evaluate the effect of three key parameters(concentration of gas, gas flow rate, and voltage) as well as their simultaneous effects and interactions on the SO2 removal process. Reduced cubic models were derived to predict the SO_2 removal efficiency(RE) and energy yield(EY). Analysis of variance results showed that the packed-bed reactors(PBRs) studied were more energy efficient and had a high SO2 RE which was at least four times more than that of the non-packed reactor. Moreover, the results showed that the performance of ceramic pellets was better than that of glass pellets in PBRs. This may be due to the porous surface of ceramic pellets which allows the formation of microdischarges in the fine cavities of a porous surface when placed in a plasma discharge zone. The maximum SO_2 RE and EY were obtained at 94% and 0.81 g kWh-1,respectively under the optimal conditions of a concentration of gas of 750 ppm, a gas flow rate of 2lmin-1, and a voltage of 18 kV, which were achieved by the DBD plasma packed with ceramic pellets. Finally, the results of the model's predictions and the experiments showed good agreement.
基金Project(2008BAB32B06) supported by the Key Projects in the National Science and Technology Pillar Program during the 11th Five-year Plan PeriodProject(2009ybfz20) supported by the Program for Excellent Doctor’s Degree Paper in Central South University,ChinaProject(1343/74333001114) supported by the Postgraduate’s Paper Innovation Fund of Hunan Province,China
摘要Six additives,i.e.,limestone,lime,magnesite,magnesia,dolomite and light-burned-dolomite,were added for investigating their influences on the pellet quality.For green balls,adding lime and light-burned-dolomite makes the wet drop strength decrease firstly,and then increase with further increase of additive dosage.Ca(OH)2 affects the bentonite properties at the beginning,but the binding property of Ca(OH)2 will be main when the dosage is higher.The other four additives decrease the drop strength for their disadvantageous physical properties.For preheated pellets,no mater what kind of additive is added,the compressive strength will be decreased because of unmineralized additives.For roasted pellets,calcium additives can form binding phase of calcium-ferrite,and suitable liquid phase will improve recrystallization of hematite,but excessive liquid will destroy the structure of pellets,so the compressive strength of pellet increases firstly and then drops.When adding magnesium additives,the strength will be decreased because of the oxidation of magnetite retarded by MgO.