1. Modeling and Simulation of Metallurgical Processes in Ironmaking and Steelmaking.
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Echterhof, Thomas, Echterhof, Thomas, Ohno, Ko-Ichiro, and Visuri, Ville-Valtteri
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History of engineering & technology ,Technology: general issues ,Gaussian process regression ,HYL ,Köhle formula ,Midrex ,RANS/LES/DNS ,RecHeat ,Rist diagram ,arc gap ,arc impingement ,artificial neural network ,blast furnace ironmaking ,bubble deformation ,bubble generation ,bubble size distribution ,carbon composite briquette ,coke saving ,computational fluid dynamic ,computational fluid dynamics ,continuous casting ,continuous charging ,direct current ,direct reduction ,drag force ,drying ,electric arc ,electric arc furnace ,energy consumption ,energy demand ,estimation ,evaluation model ,evolving modelling ,fuzzy modelling ,gas density ,heat exchanger ,heat recovery technology ,horizontal single belt casting ,inflow condition ,lift force ,liquid metals ,machine learning ,magneto hydrodynamics ,mass transfer coefficient ,mathematical modeling ,mathematical modelling ,model application ,model predictive control ,model validation ,modelling ,n/a ,near net shape casting ,numerical simulation ,porous plugs ,pre-reduction ,profile optimization ,quantitative relationship ,reaction kinetics ,real-time model ,reduction process ,regression ,rotary kiln ,scrap melting ,scrap preheating ,slag energy content ,slag heat recovery ,steel refining ,steelmaking ,steelmaking process ,turbulence modelling ,twin roll (Bessemer) casting - Abstract
Summary: In recent years, improving the sustainability of the steel industry and reducing its CO2 emissions has become a global focus. To achieve this goal, further process optimization in terms of energy and resource efficiency and the development of new processes and process routes are necessary. Modeling and simulation have established themselves as invaluable sources of information for otherwise unknown process parameters and as an alternative to plant trials that involves lower costs, risks, and time. Models also open up new possibilities for model-based control of metallurgical processes. This Special Issue focuses on recent advances in the modeling and simulation of unit processes in iron and steelmaking. It includes reviews on the fundamentals of modeling and simulation of metallurgical processes, as well as contributions from the areas of iron reduction/ironmaking, steelmaking via the primary and secondary route, and continuous casting.