Non-Coke DRI HIsmelt TECH

Non-Coke DRI HIsmelt Technology refers to a direct reduced iron/hot metal production process based on the HIsmelt smelting reduction process. Its defining characteristic is the complete elimination of coke, enabling the direct use of non-coking coal and iron ore fines to produce high-purity hot metal.

HIsmelt (High-Intensity Smelting) is a direct smelting reduction ironmaking process developed since the 1980s and represents the world's first commercially proven one-step smelting reduction technology. Unlike conventional blast furnace processes, HIsmelt completely eliminates dependence on coke by utilizing pulverized non-coking coal as both reductant and heat source, while directly injecting iron ore fines (<6mm) into the smelting reduction vessel for processing.

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Description

Process Description of the HIsmelt Technology

Name Interpretation:
Non-Coke: Eliminates the need for coke, utilizing non-coking coal
DRI: Extension of the Direct Reduced Iron concept
HIsmelt: High-Intensity Smelting

The heart of the HIsmelt technology is the Smelt Reduction Vessel (SRV), see below:

Non-Coke DRI HIsmelt TECH

Technology Advantages:

Excellent Raw Material and Fuel Adaptability
The HIsmelt process completely eliminates dependence on coking coal resources, offering significant raw material and fuel flexibility:

Parameter	Conventional Blast Furnace	HIsmelt
Fuel	Requires coke (scarce coking coal)	100% non-coking coal
Iron Ore	Requires sinter/pellets (8-40mm lump ore)	Direct use of <6mm ore fines
Refractory Ores	Poor adaptability	Suitable for high-phosphorus iron ore, vanadium-titanium magnetite
Solid Waste	Difficult to utilize	Can consume up to 15% metallurgical solid waste

Outstanding Environmental Benefits:
By eliminating coking, sintering, and pelletizing processes, the HIsmelt process delivers significant environmental advantages:
33% Reduction in Carbon Emissions: CO₂ emissions of 0.759t per ton of hot metal, representing a 33% reduction compared to the blast furnace route
Over 15% Reduction in Comprehensive Energy Consumption: Comprehensive energy consumption of 423.5 kgce per ton of hot metal
No Toxic Pollutants: Eliminates the generation of dioxins, furans, tar, and phenols
Particulate Matter Emissions at One-Third of Conventional Levels
Zero Wastewater Discharge & Full Solid Waste Recycling

Superior Hot Metal Quality:
Hot metal produced by the HIsmelt process exhibits exceptional purity characteristics:

Parameter	Typical Value	Advantage
Silicon Content	≤0.001%	Virtually silicon-free, enabling low-slag steelmaking
Phosphorus Content	≤0.03%	Significantly reduces dephosphorization costs
Residual Elements	Extremely low	Meets requirements for high-end manufacturing (e.g., nuclear power)

Investment and Operating Cost Advantages:
Over 20% Reduction in Per-Ton Hot Metal Investment
RMB 150 Reduction in Per-Ton Hot Metal Production Cost
Compact Footprint: Eliminates the need for large-scale raw material storage yards

Applications and Prospects:
Suitable Applications:
HIsmelt technology is particularly well-suited for:
Regions with Scarce Coking Coal: Eliminating dependence on limited coking coal resources
Areas Rich in High-Phosphorus Iron Ore: Effectively utilizing refractory ore resources
Environmentally Sensitive Regions: Significantly reducing pollutant emissions
Short-Process EAF Steel Mills: Addressing scrap shortages and residual element issues
Replacement of Foundry Blast Furnaces: As an upgrade option following the end of a blast furnace campaign
Market Prospects:
HIsmelt 2.0 has been recognized as a key technological pathway for the green transformation of China's steel industry, with initial deployments extending overseas. SINAMGROUP of Morocco has announced its intention to introduce Chinese HIsmelt 2.0 equipment and technology to efficiently utilize local high-phosphorus iron ore resources.

Non-Coke DRI HIsmelt TECH

Conclusion:
Non-Coke DRI HIsmelt Technology represents a revolutionary non-blast furnace ironmaking solution with core values that include:
Elimination of Coking Coal Dependence: Direct use of non-coking coal fines, eliminating the need for coke
Simplified Process Flow: Removal of sintering, coking, and pelletizing operations
Green, Low-Carbon, and Environmentally Friendly: 33% reduction in carbon emissions with no toxic pollutant generation
High-Purity Hot Metal: Low silicon and phosphorus content meeting high-end manufacturing requirements
Flexible Raw Material Adaptability: Capable of processing low-grade ores, high-phosphorus ores, and metallurgical solid wastes
Non-Coke DRI HIsmelt Technology has demonstrated the capability for large-scale, stable operation. HBMER is committed to providing innovative and environmentally sustainable solutions for the steel industry. Through its integrated EPCO+ financing model, the company helps customers worldwide achieve green and cost-effective steel production.

DRI project
No.	Client	Project name	Award
1	Inner Mongolia xxx Group Saisipu plant	0.6MTPA HIsmelt project	Provincial excellence
2	Shandong xxx Group	0.6MTPA HIsmelt project (updating)	excellence
3	Xinjiang xxx rotary kiln brown iron ore reduction project	2000tpd--Hejing, Xinjiang	excellent
4	Gejiu xxx rotary kiln brown iron ore reduction phase I	2000tpd--Gejiu, Yunnan	excellent
5	Gejiu xxx rotary kiln brown iron ore reduction phase II	3000tpd--Gejiu, Yunnan	excellent
6	xxx rotary kiln pellet reduction project in India	100,000TPA--Karnataka, India	excellent
7	Xinjiang xxxLimonite Gas based Reduction Project	150,000TPA, Hejing, Xinjiang	excellent
8	xxx Mining Rotary Kiln Reduction Ball Production Transformation	2x150,000TPA, Altay, Xinjiang	excellent
9	Hebei xxx Iron & Steel Group	200,000tpa rotary hearth furnace	excellent
10	Tianjin xxx Iron steel Group	300,000tpa rotary hearth furnace	excellent
11	Jiangsu xxx Iron steel Group	300,000tpa rotary hearth furnace	excellent
12	Sichuan xxx Iron Steel Group	100,000tpa rotary hearth furnace	excellent
13	xxx Iron steel Group	200,000tpa rotary hearth furnace	excellent
14	xxx Iron steel Group	250,000tpa rotary hearth furnace	excellent
15	Guangxi xxx Met Group	150,000tpa rotary hearth furnace	excellent
16	Vietnam xxx Iron Steel Group	180,000tpa rotary hearth furnace	excellent
17	Algeria xxx	2.5MTPA H2-based vertical furnace DRI	excellent
18	Algeria xxx	2.5MTPA H2-based vertical furnace DRI	excellent