Simplified flow diagram of the RKEF process for FeNi production

The process consisted of ore drying in a rotary dryer, as expressed in reaction (1); dehydroxylation, as expressed in reaction (2)(3); and indirect pre-reduction of some metallic oxide in a rotary ...

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Indonesia is the biggest nickel ore producer, counting 49% in 2022 and 55% in 2023, supplying the downstream NPI, RKEF and high-pressure sulphuric acid leaching (HPAL) projects. ... The pyrometallurgical extraction route typically consists of roasting, smelting, converting and refining the nickel such as RKEF. ... and control new Pyro project ...

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(PDF) Caron vs. RKEF for Nickel Laterite Ore Processing

ISSN 2549-7197 (cetak), ISSN 2549-564X (online) JMEL, Volume 6 Nomor 2, 2022 1. 50 Ore Preparation In the nickel hydrometallurgical process, the feed used is limonite laterite ore. Nickel ore is comminuted using a crusher (jaw crusher and gyratory crusher) to a size of < 0.5 cm.

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How is nickel extracted from its ores

Nickel is extracted from ores using froth flotation for sulfides, yielding 15-20% nickel matte, and high-pressure acid leaching for laterites. Introduction to Nickel and Its Ores Nickel is a tough, shiny metal commonly used in alloys and plating, and it is most often extracted from two different kinds of nickel ores: sulfides and laterites. Combining, […]

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Refining of the crude metal from the electric furnace is one …

The Ni-content of lateritic ore is normally low and in the range of 0.8 3 - %. The most important production route is the RKEF (rotary kiln -electric furnace) process [ 1, 2, 3]. For this route lateritic ore is screened, crushed and blended to produce a consistent process plant feed with defined ratios of iron and nickel as well as Si02 and MgO.

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On the other hand, to obtain a laterite nickel ore blend with a high Fe grade, limonite nickel ore can be used. The blending is done through weighing the mass of each type of nickel ore according to theoretical calculations to achieve a nickel ore blend with a certain Ni and Fe grade (see Table 3). This is because the Ni and Fe grades of the ...

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Laterites make up over 70 % of both nickel production and known terrestrial resources today and have been the fastest growing source of nickel for some time. In Part 2 of this series on 'Processing nickel' we dig deeper into the specifics of laterites, one of the two main nickel ore types and look at smelting, the most common processing technique.

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RKEF Nickel Process In Nickel Smelting Plant

The project adopts two Φ5×40m drying kilns, four Φ4.8×100m laterite nickel ore rotary kilns, and four 33000 KVA circular submerged arc furnaces, with an annual output of 20,000 tons of nickel. The rotary kiln-electric furnace process is …

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It mainly includes blast furnace method, rotary kiln direct reduction method, and rotary kiln-submerged arc furnace combined method. Raw materials include laterite nickel ore, coke, and lime.

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Rotary kiln electric-arc furnace for directly extracting laterite

The utility model discloses a rotary kiln electric-arc furnace for directly extracting laterite-nickel ore and relates to the technical field of electric-arc furnaces. The rotary kiln electric-arc furnace comprises a preheating rotary kiln (1) and an electric-arc furnace (6), an arc bottom of the electric-arc furnace (6) is arranged above an electric-arc furnace support (7), electrodes (4) are ...

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Sumitomo Metal Mining imports nickel ore (nickel grade approx. 2%) mainly from New Caledonia. Garnierite ore (New Caledonia) ... Ore is charged into the rotary kiln together with coal, and is thermally dehydrated (sintered) by coal …

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nickel. Process gases are cooled, and particulates are then removed by gas-cleaning devices. Nickel Refining Various processes are used to refine nickel matte. Fluid bed roasting and chlorine-hydrogen reduc-tion produce high-grade nickel oxides (more than 95% nickel). Vapor processes such as the carbo-nyl process can be used to produce high-purity

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Smelting Vaniukov Furnace Oxide-type Nickel Ores Refining FeNi Rotary Kiln @900 °C ASEA-SKF Furnace Smelting zone Reduction zone Discarded Slag Figure 1. Flowsheet of the Vaniukov process. ... According to a report published by Glencore in 2013, nickel ore exports from Indonesia reached ~48 million tons, and the value exported to China was ...

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In the rotary kiln, the nickel ore is calcined and dehydrated, resulting in a weight reduction of approximately 30%. At the same time, nickel oxide and some iron are reduced by the reducing agent in the furnace charge.

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Performance evaluation of a flighted rotary dryer for lateritic ore in

The lateritic ore drying in the Cuban nickel producing industry is realized within flighted rotary dryers. In this investigation, performance indicators in regards to transfer of …

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An Overview of Nickel Utilization from Laterite Ore

It can also be used as a feed for refining nickel by the atmospheric carbonyl method to produce nickel pellets and nickel powder. In addition, the matte can be made into anode plate to produce cathode nickel by electrolytic refining. ... Tsuji H, Tachino N (2012) Ring Formation in the smelting of saprolite Ni-ore in a rotary kiln for production ...

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Performance evaluation of a flighted rotary dryer for lateritic ore in

In the lateritic ore processing industry for nickel production in Cuba, the ore preparation stages consist of the following operations: Natural drying by arranging the ore in piles and exposing the material to the solar radiation; crushing to a fragments size of up to 100 mm; direct contact drying in flighted rotary dryers to a moisture content ...

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laterite ore for Ferronickel production via the rotary Kiln-Electric furnace process Daniel A. Quintero-Coronel a, b, Wilson D. Guillin-Estrada a, Jorge L. Echeverri-Roman a,

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nickel ore having nickel less than 1.7% to recommenc e [20]. Together with the start of low-grade ferro- Together with the start of low-grade ferro- nickel production in Indonesia, many Indonesian ...

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The trade dispute between Indonesia and the EU over nickel ore exports is a complex and multifaceted case that touches on important issues related to global trade, industrial policy, and natural resource management. As the WTO dispute settlement process unfolds, the outcome of the case will have significant implications not only for Indonesia ...

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Ferronickel

Ferronickel is a ferroalloy consisting of nickel and iron. It is mainly used as a nickel additive for steelmaking, for the production of stainless steel and heat-resistant special steel, as well as low-alloy cast iron and cast steel.

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Separation and Recovery of Iron and Nickel from Low-Grade …

Nickel Ore Using Reduction Roasting at Rotary Kiln Followed by Magnetic Separation Technique Lihua Gao1 & Zhenggen Liu1 & Yuzhu Pan1 & Yang Ge1 & Cong Feng1 & Mansheng Chu1 & Jue Tang1 Received: 17 September 2018 /Accepted: 21 September 2018 /Published online: 1 October 2018 ... refining [7–9, 16]. However, these conventional processes re-

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The major differences in equipment are the use of higher-temperature refractories and the increased cooling required to accommodate the higher operating temperatures in nickel production. The specific processes taken depend on …

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Processing of Nickel Laterite Ores on the Rise

We offer the best in rotary dryers and coolers for processing nickel, as well as engineered material handling equipment, and even rotary kilns for nickel recovery. For more information on our nickel capabilities, contact us today! SOURCES: Dalvi, Ashok D., Dr., W. Gordon Bacon, Dr., and Robert C. Osborne. The Past and the Future of Nickel ...

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Method for producing ferronickel by adopting rotary kiln direct

The invention provides a method for producing ferronickel by adopting a rotary kiln direct reduction-RKEF (Rotary Kiln-Electric Furnace) combination method. The method comprises the following steps: drying a laterite nickel ore for later use; crushing and screening an appropriate amount of the dried laterite nickel ore, and then mixing the screened laterite nickel ore with a …

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