Description
As one of the most important components in modern steelmaking, the EAF plays a crucial role in the production of high-quality steel. However, operating an EAF can be complex and challenging due to the numerous variables that affect its performance. To master the art of EAF operation, steelmakers need to develop a deep understanding of the furnace’s mechanics, its electrical and thermal characteristics, and the complex interactions between different variables.
That’s where the Advanced Electric arc furnace simulator developed by the experts at RTWN AACHEN University and steeluniversity comes in. This simulator provides a comprehensive and immersive training experience that allows steelmakers to hone their skills in a risk-free environment. By using mathematical models of EAFs and simulating a range of scenarios, operators can explore the impact of different variables on the furnace’s performance, develop strategies to optimize production, and learn how to respond to unexpected situations. EAF’s advanced simulator was designed to be used in teaching, operator training, and research.
The user must select the operating parameters ranging from scrap selection to tapping time. Once the different operating parameters have been selected, the run is executed, obtaining as output values the chemical composition of the liquid steel, the slag, temperatures, volumes, and pressures throughout the operation time. This allows the analysis of a number of scenarios or evaluate changes in the conditions of the processes, raw materials, or equipment used, and a subsequent evaluation of different operating strategies as well as the effects on productivity, energy, and resource consumption.
The simulator calculation core was developed by RWTH AACHEN university and implemented in conjunction with steeluniversity for ease of use.
The mathematical model used is described in the following paper:
Hay, T.; Reimann, A.; Echterhof, T. Improving the Modeling of Slag and Steel Bath Chemistry in an Electric Arc Furnace Process Model. Metall. Mater. Trans. B 2019, 50, 2377–2388.(CrossRef)
It’s important to note that the EAF simulator we’re introducing here is a beta version, which means that it is still in development and is continuously being improved. By using this beta version of the EAF simulator, steelmakers have an opportunity to not only improve their own skills but also contribute to the ongoing development of this valuable training tool.
Course includes
- 2 Lessons
- Steel Manufacturing
