Thermodynamic Analysis of the Selective Solid-State Reduction of Electric Arc Furnace Dust by Methane
摘要
The growing emphasis on sustainableSustainable steel production has made the management and recycling of electric arc furnace (EAF) dust increasingly critical. EAF dustEAF dust, a hazardous byproductByproduct of steelmaking, contains valuable metalsMetal such as zinc and lead but is difficult to efficiently process. Current treatment methods are often energy-intensive and environmentally unfriendly. This study investigates a more sustainable alternative by analyzing the solid-stateSolid-state reductionReduction of EAF dust using methaneMethane. A thermodynamic model, developed with HSC Chemistry® 7.1, was used to predict the equilibrium products of this reduction process. The modelingModeling results identified the optimal conditions for maximizing metalMetal recoveryMetal recovery while minimizing environmental impactEnvironmental impact.