Abstract
A new approach has been adopted to predict the contribution of the impact and slag-metal bulk zones to the refining rates of impurities in a top blown oxygen steelmaking process. The knowledge pertaining to the behavior of top-jets and bottom stirring plumes (water model and industrial studies) was adapted. For the impact zone, the surface renewal generated by the top jet as well as bottom stirring plumes is incorporated in the current model, whereas in the case of slag-metal bulk zones the surface renewal is caused solely by the bottom stirring plumes. This approach helped in achieving a more explicit use of process parameters in quantifying the slag formation. The results suggest a minor contribution of these two zones to the overall refining of impurities throughout the oxygen blow.
Highlights
The slag formation in oxygen steelmaking consists of oxidation reactions (Si, Mn, Fe, P) and the dissolution of flux additions such as CaO and MgO
Si and Mn due to thermodynamic favorability [1]. This is followed by the main decarburization period, in which a majority of the carbon removal takes place
With the dissolution of fluxes, the slag basicity increases and the oxides of P and Mn are reduced to a certain extent in the emulsion zone
Summary
The slag formation in oxygen steelmaking consists of oxidation reactions (Si, Mn, Fe, P) and the dissolution of flux additions such as CaO and MgO. At the start of the blow, there is rapid oxidation of. Si and Mn due to thermodynamic favorability [1]. This is followed by the main decarburization period, in which a majority of the carbon removal takes place. Suppresses the CO formation/decarburization and the effective estimation of desiliconization rate is essential to predict the start of main decarburization period. Phosphorus removal takes place primarily within the metal droplets in the emulsion zone. With the dissolution of fluxes, the slag basicity increases and the oxides of P and Mn are reduced to a certain extent in the emulsion zone
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