OptiBlaFIns – Analysis of blast furnace hearth state

Initial situation:

  • Bad hearth condition influences energy consumption, operational stability, hot metal quality and productivity.
  • From earlier research projects offline simulation tools are available which describe the complex prozesses in the BF hearth.

Working topics:

  • Operational data interpretation.
  • Extended modelling of BF hearth processes.
  • Online application of extended BF hearth monitoring models.
  • Diagnose and control the Dead Man state.

Results:

  • Investigate the actual liquid and solid flow within the hearth using DEM-CFD.
  • Improve understanding of localized wear events in the hearth.
  • Improve hearth drainage and prolonging hearth life.
  • Decrease energy consumption and raise productivity.

This project is funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

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