Abstract
The formation of freeze lining (FL), a protective layer of solidified slag,
holds significant economic value in industrial processes by safeguarding furnace
reactors and refractories from corrosive molten slag and providing a thermal
barrier that minimizes energy consumption. To deepen our comprehension of FL
formation, a collaborative research project has been undertaken, bringing
together academic partners from the University of Leoben (Austria) and the
University of Leuven (Belgium), alongside industrial partners RHI Magnesita and
Aurubis-Beerse. This collaboration has led to the development of a novel
computational fluid dynamic (CFD) model capable of simulating FL formation
across a broad range of applications. The model has undergone rigorous testing,
ranging from controlled laboratory experiments to industrial processes, that
validated its robustness and versatility. This model framework provides a solid
foundation that should be expanded with new fundamental knowledge of FL
formation and validated in other relevant industrial settings.
holds significant economic value in industrial processes by safeguarding furnace
reactors and refractories from corrosive molten slag and providing a thermal
barrier that minimizes energy consumption. To deepen our comprehension of FL
formation, a collaborative research project has been undertaken, bringing
together academic partners from the University of Leoben (Austria) and the
University of Leuven (Belgium), alongside industrial partners RHI Magnesita and
Aurubis-Beerse. This collaboration has led to the development of a novel
computational fluid dynamic (CFD) model capable of simulating FL formation
across a broad range of applications. The model has undergone rigorous testing,
ranging from controlled laboratory experiments to industrial processes, that
validated its robustness and versatility. This model framework provides a solid
foundation that should be expanded with new fundamental knowledge of FL
formation and validated in other relevant industrial settings.
| Original language | English |
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| Number of pages | 8 |
| Publication status | Published - Sept 2024 |
| Event | The Liquid Metal Processing and Casting Conference (LMPC 2024) - Leoben, Austria Duration: 22 Sept 2024 → 25 Sept 2024 https://metallurgy.at/en/zu-gast-lmpc-the-liquid-metal-processing-casting-conference-2024/ |
Conference
| Conference | The Liquid Metal Processing and Casting Conference (LMPC 2024) |
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| Abbreviated title | LMPC |
| Country/Territory | Austria |
| City | Leoben |
| Period | 22/09/24 → 25/09/24 |
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Keywords
- CFD
- freeze lining
- slag
