Mathematical model of thermal processes in an iron ore sintering bed

Won Yang, Changkook Ryu, Sangmin Choi, Eungsoo Choi, Deog Won Ri, Wanwook Huh

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Abstract

An unsteady one-dimensional model of an iron ore sintering bed with multiple solid phases was proposed. The proposed model confers a phase on each solid material. The present model was established with a series of conservation equations in the form of a partial differential equation for each solid phase and gas phase. Coke combustion, limestone decomposition, gaseous reaction, heat transfers in/between each phase, and geometric changes of the solid particles are reflected by each term of the governing equations. Simulation results are compared with the limited experimental data set of sintering pot tests. Parametric studies for various initial water contents and coke diameters have also been performed. The simulation results predict the experimental results well and show physically reasonable trends for various parameters.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)493-500
Number of pages8
JournalMetals and Materials International
Volume10
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2004
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Coke combustion
  • Heat transfer
  • Iron ore sintering
  • Modeling
  • Sintering pot test

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