DC8: Advanced online hydrogen measurement technologies within the hydrogen-plasma smelting reduction process
Project title: Advanced online hydrogen measurement technologies within the hydrogen-plasma smelting reduction process (WP3)
Host Institution: Heraeus
Country: Belgium
Supervisors: Martin Kendall (HEEL) – Co-supervisors: Michel Van Vlierberghe (HEEL), Michael Zarl (K1MET), Susanne Michelic (MUL), Timo Fabritius (UOULU)
Objectives:
- Develop a sensor to measure dissolved gases, specifically hydrogen, continuously within the liquid metal produced by the HPSR process;
- Integrate the measurement system into the process control procedures to allow optimisation of the process and reactions;
- Develop other liquid metal sensing systems, namely sampling and temperature measurement, to improve the HPRS process;
Expected results:
- Sensor capable of continuously measuring dissolved hydrogen in liquid steel in the HPRS process;
- Integration of the sensor into the HPRS process;
Enrolment in Doctoral degree(s): Montanuniversitaet Leoben
Planned secondments:
Host: K1-MET; Supervisor: Michael Zarl; Timing: M12-13; Length: 2 months; Purpose: Training in HPSR operation and measurements
Host: Univeristy of OULU; Supervisor: Timo Fabritius; Timing: M33-36; Length: 3 months; Purpose: Evaluation of hydrogen measurements in EAF by OES, Hydris sensor and/or newly developed continuous hydrogen sensor