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Investigation of Supersonic Oxygen Jet Potential Core Length at Various Ambient Temperatures
A computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model for a supersonic oxygen jet has been developed with detailed consideration of compressible flow properties and ambient temperature conditions. The model was validated...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Effects of Steel Scrap Oxidation on Scrap Preheating Process in an Electric Arc Furnace
The (EAF) is used to produce , primarily from scraps, using electricity and chemical energy. Oxy-fuel burners firing natural gas (NG) are widely used in EAF operation during both the scrap preheating and ...
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Integration of Tuyere, Raceway and Shaft Models for Predicting Blast Furnace Process
A novel modeling strategy is presented for simulating the blast furnace iron making process. Such physical and chemical phenomena are taking place across a wide range of length and time scales, and three mode...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
CFD Modeling of Flow and Chemical Reactions in a Submerged Lance Copper Smelting Furnace
The submerged lance smelting furnace (SLS) for copper smelting has been developed and used by Dongying Fangyuan Nonferrous Metals Co., Ltd. The technology has shown advantages such as high oxygen enrichment, g...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
CFD Study of Gas-Liquid Phase Interaction Inside a Submerged Lance Smelting Furnace for Copper Smelting
Bath smelting technology, such as the submerged lance smelting furnace, is used in the modern copper making industry. The first submerged lance smelting furnace developed by Dongying Fangyuan Nonferrous Metals...
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Integration of Advanced Simulation and Visualization for Manufacturing Process Optimization
The integration of simulation and visualization can provide a cost-effective tool for process optimization, design, scale-up and troubleshooting. The Center for Innovation through Visualization and Simulation...
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Comprehensive Numerical Modeling of the Blast Furnace Ironmaking Process
Blast furnaces are counter-current chemical reactors, widely utilized in the ironmaking industry. Hot reduction gases injected from lower regions of the furnace ascend, reacting with the descending burden. Thr...
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Chapter
CFD Modeling of a Ladle with Top Stirring Lance
Steel cleanliness is very important for the quality of final products. Stirring ladles have been widely used to ensure the good quality steel produced from liquid iron in steelmaking industry. Proper stirring ...
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Chapter
CFD Analysis of Blast Furnace Operating Condition Impacts on Operational Efficiency
Blast furnaces are counter-current chemical reactors used to reduce iron ore into liquid iron. Hot reduction gases are blasted through a burden consisting of iron ore pellets, slag, flux, and coke. The chemica...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Numerical Simulation for the Splashing Behavior in an Oxygen Converter Process
The three-dimensional model has been developed to analyze the transient mixing process of a vertical static oxygen converter with top and bottom oxygen lances blowing oxygen into the liquid steel and slag. Mul...
