Choose Our Tunnel Kiln DRI Technology: Efficient, Sustainable, Economical, and High-Performance

Choose Our Tunnel Kiln DRI Technology: Efficient, Sustainable, Economical, and High-Performance

Brief Introduction

Embrace the future of ironmaking with our advanced Tunnel Kiln Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) technology. As a groundbreaking alternative to conventional blast furnaces, our solution is engineered to deliver unparalleled value across your entire production chain. By utilizing a continuous tunnel kiln process with solid reductants, we transform iron ore into high-quality metallic iron with exceptional efficiency and control. This method is not merely an industrial process; it is a strategic investment designed for modern manufacturers who prioritize operational excellence, environmental responsibility, and robust financial returns. Choosing our technology means selecting a proven pathway to reliable, high-purity iron production that strengthens your competitive edge while actively supporting global sustainability goals. We provide the key to a more resilient and profitable operation.

Key Features

Our Tunnel Kiln DRI system is defined by four core pillars that collectively deliver superior performance and tangible business advantages.

Unmatched Operational Efficiency
Our technology is built for optimal productivity. The continuous tunnel kiln design ensures stable, 24/7 operation with minimal thermal cycling losses. Advanced heat recovery systems capture and reuse energy, dramatically lowering specific energy consumption per ton of DRI produced. This streamlined process maximizes yield and throughput, translating directly into higher asset utilization and output for your plant, setting a new benchmark for efficient iron production.

Inherently Sustainable by Design
Sustainability is integral to our process. The system can utilize a range of solid carbon sources, including renewable biochar, enabling a significant reduction in net CO2 emissions compared to traditional coke-based routes. Furthermore, the enclosed kiln design effectively minimizes dust and particulate emissions. This commitment to a lower environmental impact allows you to meet stringent regulatory standards and respond to the growing market demand for greener steel without compromising on production goals.

Economical & High-Performance Output
This is where your investment pays off. Our solution offers a compelling economic profile with lower capital expenditure (CAPEX) than large-scale gas-based DRI plants and reduced operational costs (OPEX) due to fuel flexibility and high efficiency. Crucially, these savings do not come at the expense of quality. The process yields consistently high-performance DRI with excellent metallization and low gangue content, providing a superior feedstock for Electric Arc Furnaces (EAFs) and foundries that enhances final product quality and process stability.

Application 

Our versatile Tunnel Kiln DRI technology is engineered to serve a broad spectrum of industrial applications, providing a strategic iron source where it matters most.

It is the ideal primary feedstock solution for mini-mills and EAF steel plants, offering a reliable, high-quality alternative to scrap that stabilizes melt chemistry and improves steel quality. Foundries and precision casting operations benefit immensely from the consistent purity and composition of our DRI, leading to fewer casting defects and superior mechanical properties in final components.

This technology is a game-changer for regions with abundant iron ore and non-coking coal but limited gas infrastructure, enabling cost-effective, localized iron production. It also presents a strategic opportunity for larger integrated mills to supplement blast furnace output, increase flexibility, and lower the overall carbon footprint of their operations. From producing standard merchant iron to tailored feedstock for special alloys, our scalable system adapts to your specific production needs.

FAQs

Q1: How does the efficiency of your Tunnel Kiln translate into cost savings?
A: Our efficiency directly reduces two major cost drivers: fuel and energy consumption. The optimized design consumes less reductant and recovers more heat, lowering energy costs per ton. This operational efficiency, combined with high availability and yield, minimizes total production costs (OPEX), delivering a faster return on investment.

Q2: Can this technology genuinely support our sustainability targets?
A: Absolutely. Beyond its high energy efficiency, the key is fuel flexibility. By enabling the use of carbon-neutral or low-carbon bio-reductants (like charcoal), the process can significantly reduce scope 1 carbon emissions. This allows you to produce "green iron" and align with corporate sustainability roadmaps and customer demands for low-carbon products.

Q3: What makes your DRI "high-performance" compared to other sources?
A: Our DRI boasts high and consistent metallization (typically >92%) and controlled carbon content with low levels of impurities and residuals. This predictable quality leads to smoother EAF operations, more precise chemistry control, better yield, and ultimately, higher-grade steel output compared to using variable scrap blends.

Q4: Is this technology suitable for a small to medium-scale plant?
A: Yes, its scalability is a prime advantage. We offer modular plants with capacities perfectly suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), typically ranging from 30,000 to 150,000 tons annually. This allows for a manageable initial investment and the flexibility to expand capacity in phases as your business grows.