Operating Parameters
MIDREX Plants have a proven history of energy efficiency, reliability and consistency. In areas with low cost natural gas, these performance characteristics provide outstanding economics. While operating parameters will vary depending on the specifics of the plant, the following figures are based on actual operations data and are indicative of performance for a new installation.
Specific Consumption Figures Per Ton of Product
Metallization 93% and Carbon 2.0%; traditional MIDREX® Reformer
| CDRI | HBI | HDRI | |
| Iron Oxide (t) | 1.45 | 1.45 | 1.42 |
| Natural gas (net Gcal) | 2.25 | 2.35 | 2.35 |
| Electricity (kWh) | 95 | 110 | 110 |
| Oxygen (Nm3) | 0 - 15 | 0 - 10 | 0 - 15 |
| Nitrogen (Nm3) | - | 10 | 10 |
| Water (m3) | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| Labor including administration (man-hour) |
0.1 | 0.11 | 0.1 |
| Maintenance & Supplies (US $) | 5.00 | 8.00 | 6.00 |
