What is the course about?
Gain a structured introduction to the two dominant ironmaking routes—blast furnace and direct reduction—with a focus on reduction reactions, gas systems, and DRI product quality in this foundational course.
It explores the operational logic and chemistry of both blast furnace and direct reduction technologies, including key stages such as iron oxide reduction, thermochemical mechanisms, and gas-solid interactions. Learners engage with detailed breakdowns of MIDREX and HYL shaft furnace systems, gas reforming, and carburization. Special focus is placed on understanding how raw material quality influences DRI strength, purity, and metallization. By the end of the course, learners will have a robust understanding of modern ironmaking practices and how they contribute to efficient and sustainable steel production.
At the end of this course the participants will be able to:
- Describe the reduction mechanisms of iron oxides through gas-solid thermochemical reactions.
- Compare the operational parameters and outputs of blast furnace and direct reduction processes.
- Describe the MIDREX and HYL shaft furnace configurations and gas circulation systems.
- Interpret the influence of raw material characteristics on DRI quality and metallization rates.
- Interpret reforming and carburization strategies in direct reduction systems.
- Describe quality control principles to optimize DRI strength, purity, and productivity.
Who should attend this course?
Engineers, Operators, and Technical specialists in the ironmaking.