Effect of granule structure on the combustion behavior of coke breeze for iron ore sintering

Abstract

In order to improve the coke combustion efficiency during iron ore sintering, the effect of coke granule structure was investigated with a TG-DTA and a new combination heating equipment capable of establishing similar heating pattern to the actual sintering bed. The results were analyzed as a function of granule type and neighboring specie as follows: The granule type was crucial to the combustion behavior of granules. On the other hand, the effect of neighbors was distinct over core coke particles; meanwhile, the effect remained uncertain in pellet type granules. The authors recommend composite type granules (fine coke particles adhering on a core particle) for the best choice. The type should bring 1.2% save of coke consumption and 2.3% increase in the heat front speed in comparison to coke particles of single type.