Title: CFD Analysis of Batch-Type Reheating Furnace for Improved Heating Performance
Abstract: A reheating furnace is a critical component in value-added steel production. These furnaces can have a significant impact on both product quality and total cost. In order to obtain a better understanding of the furnace operation which influences the temperature distribution, a Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis has been conducted to examine the transient and three dimensional temperature fields in a prototype of the number three reheating furnace located at ArcelorMittal. Also, a series of simulations have been conducted to maximize the furnace performance. These parametric studies include different burner designs, fuel flow rates, and combustion air supplies to optimize the heating capacity of the furnace. The comparison of the simulation results assists in understanding the effective factors which are critical to the improvement of the furnace’s production capacity, thus providing insight into furnace optimization.
Publication Year: 2008
Publication Date: 2008-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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