Energy Technologies for High Temperature Processes

R & D is carried out on behalf of Canadian coal, steel and metal producers by the Energy for High Temperature Processes Group. Research examines cokemaking and alternative fuels systems utilized by the Canadian metallurgical industries. Objectives are to improve fuel quality and therefore productivity, efficiency, economics and environmental aspects of Canadian metallurgical processes. Coal producers benefit by having data to demonstrate the superior quality of Canadian metallurgical coals.

Eligibility Criteria

Canadian producers of coal, carbon, iron, and other metals.

Summary

R & D carried out under the program relates mainly to the energy efficiency of the iron-making process and is done to ensure the sustainable growth of Canada's coal and steel producers. Research programs being done in partnership with industry include:

• Strategic Iron and Coke Making Technologies;
  
• Materials Engineering of Coke;
  
• Computer Modelling of Coke and Blast Furnace Processes;
  
• Injection of Alternative Fuels into Blast Furnaces;
  
• Extending Coke Oven Life Through Coal Quality Controls;
  
• Simulation of Industrial Coking;
  
• Blending Canadian Coals with Foreign Coals for Enhanced Cokemaking;
  
• Coal to Coke Transformation;
  
• Handling, Storage and Transportation of Fine Coal;
  
• Development of Standard Methods for Canadian coals.

National facilities include various pilot plant facilities unique to Canada. They include pilot movable wall and sole heated coke ovens; blast-furnace-tuyere fuel injection facility; chemical, thermal, rheological, petrographic; coal and coke microscopic laboratories.

Facilities and expertise are available for confidential research and evaluation.

• CANMET Energy Technology Centre

Ontario Contact(s):
See National Contact.