A Thermal Modeling of Steelmaking Ladle during the Preheating and the Holding Period for Energy Conservation

by Siripong Cheanklin, Jakkrawut Jaroonsaratul1, Ittipon Diewwanit, Pongtorn Charunyakorn

Publisher - Iron and Steel Institute of Thailand, Chulalongkorn University

Category - General Novel

In continuous casting, temperature of molten steel is the most important controlling parameter. The steel temperature is influenced by initial ladle preheating, tapping temperature and holding time. In this study, transient heat transfer during ladle preheating and holding period of 25-ton steelmaking ladle is numerically investigated by using commercial software. The model validation and parameter adjustment are made by comparing modeling results with experimental data taken from field experiments in a steel factory. The simulation results are to be used for optimization of steelmaking operation.

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