The present disclosure relates to a system for producing direct reduced iron (DRI) and a process for the same. The system of the present disclosure comprises a tunnel furnace, a means for collecting the reduced iron and means for removing flue gases produced in the furnace. The tunnel furnace of the present disclosu...

The present invention describes a process for producing a directly reduced iron (DRI) comprising a step of reducing iron oxide source material in the presence of carbon source material in a partially closed container placed inside a furnace in the temperature range of 900 to 1200o C.