Direct Reduction
Process
A MIDREX Direct Reduction Plant is
composed of two main facilities:
--the Reformer
which generates the reforming gas to be
charged into the Shaft Furnace. It converts the
natural and recycled gases into the reducing gas
(hydrogen and carbon monoxide)
Additional Equipment Information
In addition to its main vertical shaft furnace and the
reformer, the Midrex process utilizes the following major
pieces of equipment in its production process.
Charge Feed System introduces the charge into the top
of the furnace.
and