TEA to Deliver Talk at AISTech 2021 on the Bridge to 100% Pure Hydrogen DRI Steel using Nuclear and Renewable Power
The critical need to deeply decarbonize the iron and steel industry can be achieved much sooner through mature technologies like nuclear power, thermal storage and Hydrogen DRI. This pathway will also benefit Thorium-Fueled molten salt advanced reactor development.
HARVARD, Ill., June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Thorium Energy Alliance will present an outline describing the near-term pathway to 100% decarbonize the steel making process with thermal storage technology being integral to the solution. John Kutsch, Executive Director of the TEA, will outline the current work being performed to move past feasibility and into production. The talk will be part of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology's AISTech 2021 in Nashville, TN on June 29th at 2:00 EST. AISTech 2021 is the largest consortium of Iron and Steel experts and innovation leaders in the world.
The critical need to deeply decarbonize the iron and steel industry has garnered much attention over the last few years as more steel is being produced to satisfy the increased demand. Many pathways to reducing or eliminating Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) in iron and steel making have been studied but effective impacts have been few. Capturing excess nuclear capacity via thermal storage will stabilize both nuclear output and intermittent renewables while providing a blueprint for Thorium Molten Salt Reactors (MSRs) design and safety functionality.
Mature technologies make use for industrial process heat and hydrogen at scale production economic thus spurring new advances in traditionally carbon-intensive sectors, steel and iron being a the most promising candidate. Electrolysis systems, DRI systems and Thermal Storage systems are proven and commercially available to produce hydrogen at scale with techno-economics that exceed fossil options for building new steel facilities.
Mr. Kutsch will Introduce the attendees at AIST 2021 to the Caldera Holdings - Pea Ridge, Missouri USA Pure 100% H2 Green Steel Project. "We are going to build the first bridge to the industrial future with Thermal Storage and Thorium Molten Salt Reactors. The Caldera Pure Green Steel Project will show the world that 100% Hydrogen steel is a superior product that will not rely on subsidies and credits to be economical and carbon net-zero."
The Thorium Energy Alliance, located outside of Chicago, is a federally registered 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that promotes thorium and advanced reactor technology through conferences, education, outreach, legislation, research, and sponsorships. The TEA has thousands of members from over 35 countries representing academia, government laboratories, stakeholders, investors, and enthusiasts.
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