Summery
The steel industry is a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, primarily due to its reliance on fossil coal. Transitioning to a circular and bio-based economy necessitates innovative approaches to reduce these emissions.
This project endeavours to study a fluidisation reactor concept capable of large-scale, cost-effective biocarbon production. The envisioned technology aims to integrate seamlessly with existing combined heat and power (CHP) plants, leveraging current infrastructures to produce sustainable biocarbon.
A key focus is understanding how biocarbon properties are influenced by mixing processes within the gasification reactor and establishing methods to control these characteristics. The project encompasses a comprehensive approach, combining laboratory and industrial-scale experiments with advanced modelling techniques. Collaboration is central, bringing together research institutions, technology developers, plant operators, and stakeholders from the iron and steel industry.
By harnessing the potential of biocarbon, this initiative aims to revolutionize steel production, aligning it with environmental sustainability goals and paving the way for a greener future.
Collaborators
- Chalmers University of Technology
- Luleå University of Technology
- RISE Research Institutes of Sweden
- BioShare AB
- Höganäs AB
- SSAB
- E.ON Energiinfrastruktur AB
Project timeline
Project Start 2022
Project End 2026