Method for controlling slag characteristics in an electric arc furnace
US6969416B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P10/20
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of controlling slag characteristics in an electric arc furnace control is disclosed. The furnace has inputs including oxygen supply and carbon supply. The method of controlling slag characteristics includes introducing a charge to be melted into the furnace, melting at least a portion of the charge to produce a melt, and introducing oxygen and carbon into the melt to enhance formation of a slag having slag conditions including a slag height and a slag coverage. To better control the slag characteristics, the slag is modeled and the inputs are controlled to maximize the energy transferred from the electrode to the slag.
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