{"id":473,"date":"2026-04-27T14:46:35","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T14:46:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.advancedcyclonesystems.com\/?page_id=473"},"modified":"2026-05-08T11:34:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T11:34:30","slug":"steel-and-ferroalloys","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staging.advancedcyclonesystems.com\/en\/steel-and-ferroalloys\/","title":{"rendered":"Steel and Ferroalloys"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section acs-page-hero\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_phoneWide et_flex_column_24_24_tabletWide et_flex_column_24_24_ultraWide\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Application 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et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module translation-block\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Steel and Ferroalloys: Effective Dust Control Solutions for the Ferroalloy Industry<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span>Steel and ferroalloy making involve many processes that generate dust, which include the sintering process (pre-treatment of iron ore), the blast furnace operation, coal and coke transportation and finally, the processing of slag powder. The\u00a0<\/span><strong>Temperature<\/strong><span>\u00a0of the gases and the\u00a0<\/span><strong>abrasiveness<\/strong><span>\u00a0of the dust condition the gas solid separation technologies for each process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Coal discharge dedusting<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span>\u00a0Coal \u2013 used for coke production - tends to generate significant amounts of dust during discharge from trucks after transportation. This dust needs to be captured with specifically designed hoods and a final collection system, such as\u00a0<\/span><strong>bag filters<\/strong><span>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><strong>cyclones.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.advancedcyclonesystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/steel-and-ferroalloys_1191.png\" title=\"hot-car-2_1063\" width=\"600\" height=\"451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.advancedcyclonesystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/steel-and-ferroalloys_1191.png 600w, https:\/\/staging.advancedcyclonesystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/steel-and-ferroalloys_1191-480x361.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 600px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-575\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3><strong>The Role of Dust Control in Ferroalloy Production<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Regular cyclones and multicyclones<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>have many operation advantages but typically fail to meet the current emission standards due to the fineness of the particles.<\/p>\n<p>Coal dedusting also present serious challenges for<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>bag filters<\/strong>. Coal dust is composed of fine particles that tend to accumulate and adhere to filter media surfaces. Over time, this accumulation can lead to filter clogging. Coal dust is also highly combustible and can create fire and explosion hazards if not properly controlled. A proper filter selection and dust explosion prevention measures are mandatory to minimize risks.<\/p>\n<p>Plant maintenance and environmental departments<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>handling the coal discharge need<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>an efficient final dedusting system that is robust and safe enough to operate for several years without significant maintenance or operating costs and at a reasonable cost.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ACS solutions<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>include<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>high efficiency cyclones (HR to RE cyclone families)<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>which are a real alternative to other more maintenance demanding or costly dedusters, reaching emissions as low as 50mg\/Nm<sup>3<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Key Dust-Generating Processes in the Ferroalloy Industry<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>\u201cHot Car\u201d dedusting while transporting coke<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Coke is typically produced at a coke plant and then transported to the steel manufacturing plant where it is used in the iron and steel production in blast furnaces. Transportation is ensured by so called \u201chot cars\u201d - designed to maintain the high temperature of the coke and to prevent spills or other accidents that could be dangerous to workers or damage equipment.\u00a0During the transportation process,<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>cyclones<\/strong>\u00a0or<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>wet scrubbers<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>prevent the release of dust and other particulates into the air, reducing the health hazard and minimizing environmental impact.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.advancedcyclonesystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hot-car-2_1063.jpg\" title=\"hot-car-2_1063\" width=\"918\" height=\"688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.advancedcyclonesystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hot-car-2_1063.jpg 918w, https:\/\/staging.advancedcyclonesystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hot-car-2_1063-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 918px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-574\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><span>Plant maintenance and environmental departments in charge of the coke transportation in Hot Cars need an efficient final dedusting system (typically with emissions below 50mg\/Nm<\/span><sup>3<\/sup><span>\u00a0that is robust to operate for several years without significant maintenance or operating costs and operating on a dry basis, without generating secondary pollution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>ACS solutions<\/strong><span>\u00a0include\u00a0<\/span><strong>cost efficient cyclone systems (AT to HR cyclone families)<\/strong><span>\u00a0which are a real alternative to wet scrubbers, reaching emissions as low as 50mg\/Nm<\/span><sup>3<\/sup><span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Sinter dedusting in recirculation lines<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>Sinter<\/strong><span>\u00a0is used in the steelmaking industry as a feed material for blast furnaces that use heat and oxygen to reduce iron ore into molten iron. Sinter is a good feed material for\u00a0<\/span><strong>blast furnaces<\/strong><span>\u00a0because it is porous and allows the oxygen to flow through it easily. This helps to improve the efficiency of the blast furnace and the quality of the molten iron.<\/span><br \/><span>\u00a0<\/span><br \/><span>A\u00a0<\/span><strong>sinter strand<\/strong><span>\u00a0is a continuous bed of iron ore fines, fluxes, and recycled materials. The bed is heated to a high temperature, causing the materials to fuse together and form a porous mass called sinter. The sinter is then crushed, cooled, and screened to remove dust.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>There is a\u00a0<\/span><strong>main air intake<\/strong><span>\u00a0to supply oxygen to the combustion process and an\u00a0<\/span><strong>Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP)<\/strong><span>\u00a0is typically used as the deduster before the stack.\u00a0<\/span><br \/><span>\u00a0<\/span><br \/><span>The\u00a0<\/span><strong>recirculation line<\/strong><span>\u00a0in a sinter strand can also help to reduce dust emissions. It allows the hot off-gas to be recycled back to the sinter strand, which\u00a0<\/span><strong>helps to cool down the sinter<\/strong><span>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><strong>prevent dust<\/strong><span>\u00a0from being produced. Another benefit of using a recirculation line is that it can help to\u00a0<\/span><strong>reduce NOx emissions<\/strong><span>. By recirculating hot off-gas, the amount of oxygen in the combustion process is reduced, which helps to reduce NOx emissions.<\/span><br \/><span>\u00a0<\/span><br \/><span>It also mandatory to have\u00a0<\/span><strong>dedusting<\/strong><span>\u00a0before the recirculation fan to avoid its rapid wear due to the\u00a0<\/span><strong>abrasiveness<\/strong><span>\u00a0of the sharp and angular particles (Mohs hardness of ~7). The dust particles can cause the fan blades to wear out quickly, which can lead to downtime and increased maintenance costs. However, this particle separation process is by itself demanding for any particulate trap.\u00a0<\/span><strong>ESPs<\/strong><span>\u00a0can be used but have a very high Capex and\u00a0<\/span><strong>cyclones<\/strong><span>\u00a0can rapidly wear out if not properly designed and engineered. \u00a0<\/span><br \/><span>\u00a0<\/span><br \/><strong>ACS solutions<\/strong><span>\u00a0include cyclones with low pressure drop and specifically designed to remove particles above 20 microns, particularly damaging for recirculation fans (<\/span><strong>SD cyclone families<\/strong><span>), assuring a very long life and being an alternative to ESPs.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_2 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.advancedcyclonesystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/synterdedusting_1015.png\" title=\"synterdedusting_1015\" width=\"917\" height=\"688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.advancedcyclonesystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/synterdedusting_1015.png 917w, https:\/\/staging.advancedcyclonesystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/synterdedusting_1015-480x360.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 917px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-576\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h3><strong>Slag Powder Processing<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Slag is a waste product that is produced during the steel making process. It is a mixture of molten oxides, silicates, and other materials. It can be processed into powder by a variety of methods, including air granulation, water granulation and ball milling. Slag, and especially white slag, can be used for concrete aggregate, soil amendment, landfill cover and for road construction.<\/p>\n<p>Slag powder is a fine powder that can easily become airborne both after conveying and discharge and needs to be dedusted and separated. However, slag powder has a Mohs hardness of ~7, harder than steel, and is composed of sharp, angular particles that can easily steel plates. It can also tear or puncture bag filters. Cyclones can be used before<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>bag filters<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>to protect them or even replacing bag filters in certain circumstances.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Why Choose ACS for Stell and Ferroalloy Dust Control?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>ACS solutions for slag powder capture<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>include inner lined cyclones, specifically designed to protect bag filters<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>(AT to HR cyclone families)<\/strong>, ensuring a very long lifetime and very high efficiency cyclones with low abrasion<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>(RE to EX cyclone families)<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>to exempt the use of bag filters.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_3 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\" id=\"acs-cstudies\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough 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