1、BRITISH STANDARDBS ISO 4698:2007Iron ore pellets for blast furnace feedstocks Determination of the free-swelling indexICS 73.060.10g49g50g3g38g50g51g60g44g49g42g3g58g44g55g43g50g56g55g3g37g54g44g3g51g40g53g48g44g54g54g44g50g49g3g40g59g38g40g51g55g3g36g54g3g51g40g53g48g44g55g55g40g39g3g37g60g3g38g50g
2、51g60g53g44g42g43g55g3g47g36g58BS ISO 4698:2007This British Standard was published under the authority of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 31 December 2007 BSI 2007ISBN 978 0 580 55258 8National forewordThis British Standard is the UK implementation of ISO 4698:2007. It supersedes BS I
3、SO 4698:1994 which is withdrawn.The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical Committee ISE/58, Iron ores.A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to its secretary.This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions o
4、f a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legal obligations. Amendments issued since publicationAmd. No. Date CommentsReference numberISO 4698:2007(E)INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO4698Second edition2007-10-15Iron ore pe
5、llets for blast furnace feedstocks Determination of the free-swelling index Boulettes de minerais de fer pour lalimentation de hauts fourneaux Dtermination de lindice de gonflement libre BS ISO 4698:2007ii iiiContents Page Foreword iv Introduction v 1 Scope . 1 2 Normative references . 1 3 Terms and
6、 definitions. 1 4 Principle. 1 5 Sampling, sample preparation and preparation of test portions. 2 6 Apparatus 2 7 Test conditions . 3 8 Procedure 4 9 Expression of results . 4 10 Test report . 5 11 Verification 5 Annex A (normative) Flowsheet of the procedure for the acceptance of test results 8 Ann
7、ex B (normative) Methods for determination of the volume of the test portion . 9 BS ISO 4698:2007iv Foreword ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally
8、carried out through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the wo
9、rk. ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization. International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2. The main task of technical committees is to prepare Inte
10、rnational Standards. Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of t
11、he elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. ISO 4698 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 102, Iron ore and direct reduced iron, Subcommittee SC 3, Physical testing. This second edition cance
12、ls and replaces the first edition (ISO 4698:1994), which has been revised to homogenise with other physical test standards. BS ISO 4698:2007vIntroduction This International Standard concerns one of a number of physical test methods that have been developed to measure various physical parameters and
13、to evaluate the behaviour of iron ores, including reducibility, disintegration, crushing strength, apparent density, etc. This method was developed to provide a uniform procedure, validated by collaborative testing, to facilitate comparisons of tests made in different laboratories. The results of th
14、is test should be considered in conjunction with other tests used to evaluate the quality of iron ores as feedstocks for blast furnace processes. This International Standard may be used to provide test results as part of a production quality control system, as a basis of a contract, or as part of a
15、research project. BS ISO 4698:2007blank1Iron ore pellets for blast furnace feedstocks Determination of the free-swelling index CAUTION This International Standard may involve hazardous materials, operations and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety issues associated
16、with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this International Standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to its use. 1 Scope This International Standard specifies a method to provide a relative measure for
17、evaluating the increase in volume of iron ore pellets, when reduced in an unconstrained bed under conditions resembling those prevailing in the reduction zone of a blast furnace. It specifies the determination of the free-swelling index. This International Standard is applicable to hot-bonded pellet
18、s. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. ISO 3082:20001), Iron o
19、res Sampling and sample preparation procedures ISO 11323:2002, Iron ore and direct reduced iron Vocabulary 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 11323 apply. 4 Principle The volume of pellets in the test portion is measured at room temperat
20、ure, using a volumetric apparatus. The test portion is isothermally reduced under unconstrained conditions in a fixed bed at 900 C, using a reducing gas consisting of CO and N2, for 60 min. The volume of the reduced pellets is measured at room temperature. The swelling index is calculated as the dif
21、ference between the volume of the pellets after and before reduction, expressed as a percentage. 1) Under revision to incorporate ISO 10836, Iron ores Method of sampling and sample preparation for physical testing. BS ISO 4698:20072 5 Sampling, sample preparation and preparation of test portions 5.1
22、 Sampling and sample preparation Sampling of a lot and preparation of a test sample shall be in accordance with ISO 3082. The size range for pellets shall be 12,5 mm + 10,0 mm. A test sample of at least 1 kg, on a dry basis, of whole-sized pellets shall be obtained. Oven-dry the test sample to const
23、ant mass at 105 C 5 C and cool it to room temperature before preparation of the test portions. NOTE Constant mass is achieved when the difference in mass between two subsequent measurements becomes less than 0,05 % of the initial mass of the test sample. 5.2 Preparation of test portions At least 4 t
24、est portions, each one made up of 18 whole pellets, shall be obtained from the test sample by random selection. 6 Apparatus 6.1 General The test apparatus shall comprise: a) ordinary laboratory equipment, such as an oven, hand tools, a time-control device and safety equipment; b) a reduction-tube as
25、sembly; c) a furnace; d) a test portion holder; e) a system to supply the gases and regulate the flow rates; f) volumetric apparatus. Figure 1 shows an example of the test apparatus. 6.2 Reduction tube, made of non-scaling, heat-resistant metal to withstand temperatures higher than 900 C and resista
26、nt to deformation. The internal diameter shall be 75 mm 1 mm. 6.3 Test portion holder, a wire basket made of non-scaling, heat-resistant metal to withstand temperatures higher than 900 C. It shall comprise three levels, each made to receive six pellets, for a total of 18 pellets. Alternatively, the
27、test portion holder may be made by welding a tube to the centre of three perforated plates, mutually parallel and equally spaced. The tube shall be top-opened and bottom-closed to allow the thermocouple insertion up to the middle of the test portion. The set shall be made of non-scaling, heat-resist
28、ant metal to withstand temperatures higher than 900 C. The perforated plate shall be 4 mm thick, with its diameter 1 mm less than the tube internal diameter, the holes in the plate shall be 2 mm to 3 mm in diameter, at a pitch centre distance of 4 mm to 5 mm. Figure 2 shows an example of a reduction
29、 tube with the test portion holder. 6.4 Furnace, having a heating capacity and temperature control able to maintain the entire test portion, as well as the gas entering the bed, at 900 C 10 C. BS ISO 4698:200736.5 Gas-supply system, capable of supplying the gases and regulating gas flow rates. 6.6 V
30、olumetric apparatus, capable of measuring the volume of the test portion to an accuracy of 0,2 mL. Annex B shows examples of volumetric apparatus. 7 Test conditions 7.1 General Volumes and flow rates of gases are measured at a reference temperature of 0 C and at a reference atmospheric pressure of 1
31、01,325 kPa (1,013 25 bar). 7.2 Reducing gas 7.2.1 Composition The reducing gas shall consist of: CO 30,0 % 0,5 % (volume fraction) N270,0 % 0,5 % (volume fraction) 7.2.2 Purity Impurities in the reducing gas shall not exceed: H20,2 % (volume fraction) CO20,2 % (volume fraction) O20,1 % (volume fract
32、ion) H2O 0,2 % (volume fraction) 7.2.3 Flow rate The flow rate of the reducing gas, during the entire reducing period, shall be maintained at 15 L/min 1 L/min. 7.3 Heating and cooling gas Nitrogen (N2) shall be used as the heating and cooling gas. Impurities shall not exceed 0,1 % (volume fraction).
33、 The flow rate of N2shall be maintained at 10 L/min until the test portion reaches 900 C, and at 15 L/min during the temperature-equilibration period. During cooling, it shall be maintained at 5 L/min. 7.4 Temperature of the test portion The temperature of the entire test portion shall be maintained
34、 at 900 C 10 C during the entire reducing period and, as such, the reducing gas shall be preheated before entering the test portion. BS ISO 4698:20074 8 Procedure 8.1 Number of determinations for the test Carry out the test as many times as required by the procedure in Annex A. 8.2 Reduction Determi
35、ne the volume of the test portion (V0) to an accuracy of 0,2 mL, in accordance with one of the methods specified in Annex B. Place 6 pellets on each of the 3 levels of the test portion holder (6.3) and place it in the reduction tube (6.2). Close the top of the reduction tube. Connect the thermocoupl
36、e, ensuring that its tip is in the centre of the test portion. Close the top of the reduction tube and insert it in the furnace. Connect the gas-supply system (6.5). Pass a flow of N2through the test portion at a rate of at least 5 L/min and commence heating. When the temperature of the test portion
37、 approaches 900 C, increase the flow to 15 L/min 1 L/min. After reaching 900 C 10 C, maintain the test portion under these conditions for 15 min. DANGER Carbon monoxide and the reducing gas, which contains carbon monoxide, are toxic and therefore hazardous. Testing shall be carried out in a well ven
38、tilated area or under a ventilation hood. Precautions should be taken for the safety of the operator, according to the safety codes of each country. Introduce the reducing gas at a flow rate of 15 L/min 1 L/min to replace the N2. After 60 min of reduction, turn off the power. NOTE Some pellets show
39、a higher degree of swelling within a shorter reduction time than 60 min. Therefore, a shorter reduction time may be used as an alternative when appropriate, e.g. 40 min. Replace the reducing gas with N2at a flow rate of 5 L/min. Remove the reduction tube from the furnace (6.4) while maintaining the
40、flow of N2until the test portion reaches room temperature (below 50 C). 8.3 Volume determination Remove the test portion from the reduction tube and immediately determine and register the total volume of the test portion (V1), applying the same method used for the determination of V0. 9 Expression o
41、f results 9.1 Calculation of the free-swelling index (VFS) The free-swelling index, VFS, expressed as a percentage, is calculated from the following equation: 10FS0100VVVV= where V0is the volume, in millilitres, of the test portion before reduction; V1is the volume, in millilitres, of the test porti
42、on after reduction. Record the result to one decimal place. BS ISO 4698:200759.2 Repeatability and acceptance of test results Follow the procedure in Annex A by using the repeatability value, r = 3,0 (%, absolute). The results shall be reported to one decimal place. 10 Test report The test report sh
43、all include the following information: a) a reference to this International Standard, i.e. ISO 4698:2007; b) all details necessary for the identification of the sample; c) the name and address of the test laboratory; d) the date of the test; e) the date of the test report; f) the signature of the pe
44、rson responsible for the test; g) details of any operation and any test conditions not specified in this International Standard or regarded as optional, as well as any incident which may have had an influence on the results; h) the free-swelling index, VFS; i) the time of reduction, if it is not 60
45、min; j) the type of volumetric method employed. 11 Verification Regular checking of the apparatus is essential to ensure test result reliability. The frequency of checking is a matter for each laboratory to determine. The conditions of the following items shall be checked: reduction tube; temperatur
46、e control and measurement devices; gas flow meters; purity of gases; recording system; time-control device; volumetric apparatus. It is recommended that internal reference material be prepared and used periodically to check test repeatability. Appropriate records of verification activities shall be
47、maintained. BS ISO 4698:20076 Key Reduction tube Furnace 1 reduction-tube wall 8 electrically heated furnace 2 test portion holder 9 thermocouple for temperature regulation of furnace 3 gas inlet Gas-supply system 4 lid 10 gas cylinder 5 gas outlet 11 gas flow meter 6 thermocouple for measuring the
48、reduction temperature 12 mixing vessel 7 test portion Figure 1 Example of test apparatus (schematic diagram) BS ISO 4698:20077Dimensions in millimetres Key 1 reduction-tube wall 6 opening for thermocouple insertion 2 test portion holder 7 test portion 3 opening for gas inlet aDesign of perforated pl
49、ate when a wire basket is used as the test portion holder. 4 lid bDesign of perforated plate when a test portion holder with three levels is used. 5 opening for gas outlet NOTE Dimensions not specified in the apparatus Clause are shown for information only. Figure 2 Example of a reduction tube with test portion holder (schematic diagram) BS ISO 4698:20078 Annex A (normative) Flowsheet of the procedure for the acceptance of test results r: see 9.2 BS ISO 4698:20079Annex B (normative) Methods for determination of the
