Speaker
Ari Vuokila
(University of Oulu)
Description
Argon-oxygen decarburization (AOD) is the most common refining process in stainless steelmaking. The converter’s tuyere region has complex multiphase phenomena and extremely harsh environment, which makes direct experimental process measurements very difficult. However, valuable information can be obtained using computational fluid dynamics (CFD). This minireview targets to critically examine CFD simulation methodologies in AOD converter tuyere region in a fundamental way to understand the strengths and limitations of different approaches. Particular attention is directed towards multiphase models, turbulence models, and general methodology to achieve set targets. Summary of used the methodologies is given with research focus.
| Speaker Country | Finland |
|---|---|
| Are you interested in publishing the paper in a Steel Research International special issue? | Yes |
Primary author
Ari Vuokila
(University of Oulu)
Co-authors
Mr
Mika Pylvänäinen
(University of Oulu)
Ville-Valtteri Visuri
(Process Metallurgy Research Unit, University of Oulu)
