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Red Mud Ironmaking DC Furnace Equipment
| Place of Origin | China |
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| Brand Name | Shaanxi Chengda |
| Certification | ISO 9001 |
| Model Number | Negotiate based on equipment processing capacity |
| Minimum Order Quantity | 1 unit |
| Price | The price will be negotiated based on the technical requirements and supply scope of Party A |
| Packaging Details | Discuss according to the specific requirements of Party A |
| Delivery Time | 2 months |
| Payment Terms | L/C,T/T,Western Union |
| Supply Ability | Complete production supply chain, supply on time, and meet quality standards |
Product Details
| Showroom Location | Indonesia, Russia, South Africa | Debug Shelf Life | 1year |
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| Cooling Water Consumption | ~ 80t/h | Safetyfeatures | Over-temperature Protection, Emergency Shutdown, Gas Emission Control |
| Electric Donkey Type | Corundum Furnace | Furnace Structure | Vertical |
| Installation | On-site Assembly Required | Productname | Ferroalloy Smelting Equipment |
| Durability | Long-lasting | Use | Melting Furnace |
| Equipment Manufacturer | Xi 'an, China | ||
| Highlight | Red Mud Ironmaking DC Furnace,Ferroalloy Smelting DC Furnace,Industrial Ironmaking Furnace Equipment |
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Product Description
Red Mud Ironmaking DC Furnace Equipment Introduction
1. Main Application & Raw Material Features
The red mud ironmaking DC furnace is a specially designed DC arc reduction smelting equipment for red mud, a hazardous waste generated in alumina production. It efficiently recovers iron from red mud and produces building material slag as a by-product. The equipment realizes the reduction, recycling and harmless treatment of red mud, serving as a low-carbon and short-process upgrade solution to traditional blast furnace and rotary kiln technologies for red mud disposal.
- Raw Material: Red mud from aluminum industry (iron content: 15%–35%, containing valuable elements such as aluminum, calcium, silicon and vanadium; strongly alkaline hazardous waste)
- Main Products: Low-carbon pig iron, water-quenched slag (raw material for cement clinker). Associated metals including vanadium and titanium can be comprehensively recovered.
- Process Orientation: Short-process direct reduction ironmaking with carbon emissions 50%–60% lower than traditional blast furnaces, complying with policies on carbon peaking, carbon neutrality and hazardous waste recycling.
2. Working Principle
- High-temperature Melting via DC Arc: A stable DC electric arc is formed between the top graphite cathode and furnace bottom anode. The core temperature of the arc reaches 10,000°C and the flame temperature is around 4,000°C, which rapidly melts red mud, carbon reducing agents (anthracite/coke) and fluxes (lime/quartz).
- Enhanced Reduction by Electromagnetic Stirring: Direct current generates a constant magnetic field to drive directional flow of the molten pool. It improves mass and heat transfer, enabling sufficient reaction between iron oxides in red mud and carbon. The iron recovery rate reaches over 85% with uniform composition.
- Separation of Molten Metal and Slag: Molten pig iron with high density settles at the furnace bottom, while slag (calcium aluminosilicate) floats on the upper layer. They are discharged separately from the iron tapping hole and slag outlet. The quenched slag is used as raw material for building materials.
- Flue Gas Recycling: The tail gas containing carbon monoxide is purified and reused as fuel to cut energy consumption.
3. Equipment Structure & Components
| System Module | Core Components | Function Description |
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| Furnace Body System | Steel shell, high-alumina/magnesia-carbon refractory lining, water-cooled furnace roof, iron & slag outlets | Withstands high temperature above 2000°C and mechanical stress; water-cooled roof reduces heat loss |
| Electrode System | Top graphite electrode (cathode), electrode lifting & rotating mechanism, conductive cross arm | PLC intelligent control stabilizes arc length and power, and lowers electrode consumption |
| Power Supply System | 12/24-pulse DC rectifier, transformer, control cabinet | Delivers steady DC power; power factor: 0.95–0.98, no harmonic interference to power grid, no need for reactive power compensation |
| Control System | Full-automatic PLC system, temperature/pressure/current sensors, HMI | One-key start & stop; automatic regulation of temperature, power and electrode position; full-process monitoring of smelting |
| Auxiliary System | Drying, batching and briquetting units, baghouse dust collector & desulfurization system, slag water quenching device | Preprocess red mud (moisture content ≤10%), ensure flue gas emission compliance and realize resource utilization of tail slag |
4. Core Technical Advantages (vs. Traditional Technologies)
✅ Excellent Energy Saving: Saves 15%–20% power compared with AC furnaces, and reduces electrode consumption by 35%–45%. Power consumption per ton of iron: 800–1000 kWh, which can be reduced to 390 kWh with natural gas preheating.
✅ High Metal Recovery Rate: Stable DC arc and electromagnetic stirring lift iron recovery rate to 85%–92%, much higher than 60%–70% of rotary kilns.
✅ Stable Product Quality: The produced pig iron has low sulfur and phosphorus content (≤0.05%), featuring low carbon and impurities, ideal for steelmaking.
✅ Low Carbon & Eco-friendly: Easy flue gas treatment via dust removal and desulfurization, no secondary solid waste pollution. Carbon emissions are 50%–60% lower than blast furnaces, meeting requirements for hazardous waste disposal and carbon neutrality.
✅ Wide Raw Material Adaptability: Directly processes red mud with iron content above 15% without complex ore dressing. Also applicable to steel slag, nickel slag, iron-bearing dust and other solid wastes.
✅ Low Operation Cost: High power factor eliminates reactive power compensation. Long electrode service life and simple maintenance cut the overall cost per ton of iron by 8%–15%.
5. Typical Technical Parameters (3150–4000 kVA Standard Models)
| Parameter Item | Specification Range |
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| Rated Capacity | 3150 / 4000 kVA |
| Working Voltage | 150–350 V (adjustable) |
| Working Current | 8000–18000 A (adjustable) |
| Smelting Temperature | 1800–2200 °C |
| Power Consumption per Ton of Iron | 800–1000 kWh (electric heating only); 390–500 kWh (with preheating) |
| Electrode Diameter | 350–500 mm |
| Furnace Body Diameter | 3.5–5 m (customizable) |
| Iron Recovery Rate | ≥85% |
| Control Mode | PLC full-automatic / manual |
6. Application Scenarios & Value
- Disposal of Red Mud Hazardous Waste: Solves problems such as land occupation and leakage pollution caused by red mud stockpiling in aluminum plants.
- Production of Metallurgical Raw Materials: Supplies low-carbon pig iron for steelmaking, and water-quenched slag for cement and building materials, improving the added value of solid waste.
- Comprehensive Recovery of Associated Metals: Recovers valuable elements including vanadium, titanium and rare earths in red mud to improve economic benefits of projects.
- Green Short-process Ironmaking: Features modular installation without large-scale infrastructure, suitable for medium and small aluminum plants and hazardous waste treatment enterprises.
7. Comparison with Traditional Processes
| Comparison Item | Red Mud Ironmaking DC Furnace | Traditional Blast Furnace | Rotary Kiln |
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| Raw Material Adaptability | Red mud can be directly charged (Fe ≥15%) | Requires high-grade iron ore (Fe ≥50%) | Needs pre-treatment and high ore grade |
| Iron Recovery Rate | 85%–92% | 90%–95% | 60%–70% |
| Energy Consumption per Ton of Iron | 800–1000 kWh (electric heating only) | 500–600 kg standard coal | 1200–1500 kWh plus coal consumption |
| Carbon Emission | Low (short process) | High (long process) | Medium |
| Environmental Difficulty | Easy (simple flue gas treatment) | Difficult (large flue gas volume & complex composition) | Medium |
| Investment Cost | Medium (modular design) | Extremely high (massive infrastructure) | Medium |
