pROJECT
ZEROSTEEL
Project Description
The ZEROSTEEL project focuses on reducing CO2 emissions in steel production by implementing innovative technologies throughout the entire value chain. This includes biomass gasification and the integration of hydrogen from local networks and electrolyzers. The project will utilize four novel direct reduction processes; Fluidized bed hydrogen-based direct reduction, Rotary kiln direct reduction, Microwave-assisted reduction, and Hydrogen plasma smelting reduction. Additionally, it will explore using biomass for pre-heating and partially reducing iron ore to valorize bio-based residues. Biochar from low-grade biomass will also be incorporated into the Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) as a foaming agent for slag.
The project aims to improve impurity separation and iron recovery through magnetic separation post-direct reduction. Digital twins of these processes will be developed for AI-driven steel quality monitoring. Furthermore, novel hydrogen-based technologies, including a CO2-free hydrogen-hybrid-plasma-torch system and renewable energy sources for induction/conduction heating, will be integrated to control steel properties and facilitate shaping.
The project will also conduct detailed life cycle and environmental assessments, along with a clear business case to exploit its findings and develop a corresponding business plan.
The project aims to improve impurity separation and iron recovery through magnetic separation post-direct reduction. Digital twins of these processes will be developed for AI-driven steel quality monitoring. Furthermore, novel hydrogen-based technologies, including a CO2-free hydrogen-hybrid-plasma-torch system and renewable energy sources for induction/conduction heating, will be integrated to control steel properties and facilitate shaping.
The project will also conduct detailed life cycle and environmental assessments, along with a clear business case to exploit its findings and develop a corresponding business plan.
MNLT’s Role in the project
MNLT is leading the exploitation effort and assessing the overall impact of the project through LCA, LCC and socio-economic and cost-benefit analyses.
Our expertise and well-developed methodologies will ensure that that project not only creates a lasting impact, but also generates substantial financial benefits for all the parties involved.
Our expertise and well-developed methodologies will ensure that that project not only creates a lasting impact, but also generates substantial financial benefits for all the parties involved.
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