Abstract
Submerged arc furnace (SAF) is a continuously operating furnace used for ferrochrome production. As the SAF is practically full of feed materials, liquid metal and slag, agglomerates may form in different parts of the furnace. The aim of this work was to set up an experimental apparatus to study the effect of temperature and atmosphere on the formation tendency of agglomerates. The agglomerates formed in the experiments were analyzed using a scanning electron microscope to study their agglomeration mechanism. The results indicate that the main agglomeration mechanisms are sintering and cold welding. Agglomerates formed by sintering exhibited both metallic and oxidic binder phases. The compression strength of the agglomerates was found to exhibit high variance but did exhibit a clear dependence on the agglomeration mechanism.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
