Modeling and Simulation of Hot Metal Desulfurization by Powder Injection

Miguel A. Barron, Isaias Hilerio, Dulce Y. Medina

Departmento de Materiales, Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana Azcapozalco, Mexico City, Mexico.

DOI: 10.4236/ojapps.2015.56030                

Abstract

The desulfurization of hot metal by the mono-injection of lime powder and the co-injection of lime, calcium carbide and magnesium powders is mathematically modeled. The mono-injection model is derived from the continuity equation and is validated using experimental results and data previously reported in the literature. The co-injection model and the rate constant of the injected mixture are determined from the molar fractions and rate constants of the individual powders. The effect of the lime content of the mixture on the desulfurization dynamics is studied and discussed.

Keywords

CFD Simulation, Co-Injection Desulfurization, Hot Metal Desulfurization, Lime Injection, Powder Mono-Injection, Powder Desulfurization

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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