Preparation and use of lignite-iron ore composite briquettes for ironmaking

炼铁用褐煤-铁矿石复合型煤的制备与应用。本项目旨在研究超细粉型煤的成型工艺，以及新型褐煤(褐煤)-铁矿石复合型煤在高炉中的制备和利用。褐煤是一种低成本、丰富的资源，可用于低成本炼铁的新兴碳铁复合型煤。该项目将在实验室/工业规模实验的支持下进行多尺度的数值研究，以产生模型和控制策略。预期的结果包括更好地设计和控制型煤的制备和在炼铁中的使用，以进一步削减成本；一个新的褐煤市场；以及更具竞争力的澳大利亚经济。

Preparation and use of lignite-iron ore composite briquettes for ironmaking. This project aims to study the briquetting processes of fine powders, and the preparation and utilization of new brown coal (lignite)–iron ore composite briquettes in a blast furnace. Lignite is a low-cost and abundant resource, and could be used in an emerging carbon-iron ore composite briquette for low-cost ironmaking. This project will perform multi-scale numerical studies, supported by lab/industry-scale experiments, to produce models and control strategies. Anticipated outcomes include better design and control of briquette's preparation and utilization in ironmaking for further cost-cutting; a new market for brown coal; and a more competitive Australian economy.