Important Factors for Effective Slag Splashing
Abstract
Slag splashing is an important development that has dramatically improved BOF vessel campaign life and reduced operating costs. This paper highlights research from physical modeling work using a 1/8-scale room temperature model BOF and slag characterization studies from several plants in North America and China. In the model studies, gas flow rate during blow and viscosity of the liquid were found to be two of the most important factors to changing the overall rate of liquid splashed onto the vessel sidewalls. When the flow rate was increased or viscosity decreased, the lower regions of the walls were splashed at a much greater rate. It was also shown that by changing the lance height, more liquid was deposited in the upper regions of the vessel at the expense of lower regions. Reducing the number of nozzles was found to be the most effective method of selectively coating a particular vertical section of the wall. Studies of BOF's using slag splashing in North America and China showed a difference in the melting characteristics of the final slag. Generally, slag splashing is successful when the melting point of the slag is 220-270oC below the tap temperature to maintain a balance between fluidity and refractoriness.
Recommended Citation
K. D. Peaslee and W. Chen, "Important Factors for Effective Slag Splashing," Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum 2004, Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum, Jan 2004.
Department(s)
Materials Science and Engineering
Research Center/Lab(s)
Peaslee Steel Manufacturing Research Center
Keywords and Phrases
Metallurgical Engineering; Refractories
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2004 Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum, All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Jan 2004
