In recent years,an increase in the content of Zn,the impurity element,in ironmaking raw materials has led to the deterioration of iron-bearing resources and has introduced new challenges to sintering dezincification.A...In recent years,an increase in the content of Zn,the impurity element,in ironmaking raw materials has led to the deterioration of iron-bearing resources and has introduced new challenges to sintering dezincification.A thorough understanding of the reaction behavior of Zn during the sintering process can form a theoretical foundation for the development of efficient dezincification technology.Therefore,the reaction behavior of Zn was investigated under different temperatures and atmospheres using thermodynamic calculations and experimental simulations,and the phase transformation of Zn in each pre-reductive sintering zone was investigated.The results showed that Zn-containing materials were mainly converted into ZnO when the temperature reached 700℃,and ZnO began to combine with Fe_(2)O_(3)to form ZnFe_(2)O_(4)at approximately 800℃.At low CO concentration,ZnFe_(2)O_(4)was stable,while ZnO combined with iron oxide to form Fe_(0.85-x)Zn_(x)O in a strong reduction atmosphere.ZnFe_(2)O_(4)could also be converted into Fe_(0.85-x)Zn_(x)O and FeO.A part of Zn was converted to elemental Zn,which was volatilized and removed into the gas phase above 1000℃.Therefore,the feasibility of dezincification via pre-reductive sintering was confirmed.At the coke ratio of 18.0 wt.%of the sintering material,the Zn removal rate reached 62.3 wt.%.展开更多
The cold sintering process(CSP)is a green and innovative method of material densification at low temperatures(<350°C).The traditional CSP entails the addition of liquid phases as a solvent to achieve material ...The cold sintering process(CSP)is a green and innovative method of material densification at low temperatures(<350°C).The traditional CSP entails the addition of liquid phases as a solvent to achieve material densification through the dissolution-precipitation mechanism.However,it is difficult to realize for materials with low solubility.To address this challenge,a universal cold sintering method without the addition of liquid phases has been proposed in this work.The addition of a special polyester-polymer assisted the densification of insoluble ceramics,and hydroxyapatite(HA)and Al_(2)O_(3)were successfully sintered below 100°C,achieving 95-100%densities in a short time(5-20 min).This achievement can be attributed to the low glass transition temperature and the abundance of active sites(C=O)of the polyester-polymer.The denser ceramics exhibited enhanced mechanical properties,with the compression strength of polymer-assisted CSP HA increasing by 147.3%compared to the nanoparticles.Additionally,serving as an advanced bone substitute material,HA underwent quantitative analysis using the CCK-8 method and assessed the impact of polymer presence on cell proliferation and cytotoxicity.Meanwhile,a tight bonding between the polymer and ceramic materials was achieved during CSP,providing a generalized method for designing multifunctional ceramic-polymer.展开更多
A new calcite flux can be directly used for iron ore sintering via the full substitution for burnt lime and limestone.Compared with limestone,calcite flux possesses higher CaO content,lower cost and less impurity elem...A new calcite flux can be directly used for iron ore sintering via the full substitution for burnt lime and limestone.Compared with limestone,calcite flux possesses higher CaO content,lower cost and less impurity elements.After calcination,the activity of calcite flux is improved with the reduction in its particle size,which is consistently better than that of burnt lime and calcined limestone.With the utilization of calcite flux,the formation of liquid phase is promoted,and liquid phase fluidity is improved.In sinter pot tests,the permeability of sinter layer is not deteriorated when calcite flux is added.In addition,the heat and mass transfer conditions are significantly improved with the full substitution of calcite flux for burnt lime and limestone.The positive effect is enhanced with the reduction in calcite flux particle size.After calcite flux particle size is optimized,sinter consolidation characteristics are greatly improved.A denser pilotaxitic sinter microstructure is formed with much higher amount of sillico-ferrite of calcium and aluminum and lower porosity.When the contents of 1–2 and 0–1 mm particles in calcite flux are kept at 70 and 30 wt.%,respectively,sintering indices are overall better.Compared with the base case,the tumble index,productivity and yield are increased by 17.0%,7.4%and 2.9%,respectively,while solid fuel rate is reduced by 9.6%,and carbon emissions in iron ore sintering are greatly reduced.展开更多
Iron and steel industry is one of the main sources of air pollution emissions in China.The sintering process is an important link in the blast furnace ironmaking process,but it is also accompanied by a large number of...Iron and steel industry is one of the main sources of air pollution emissions in China.The sintering process is an important link in the blast furnace ironmaking process,but it is also accompanied by a large number of pollutants.Under the background of ultra-low emissions,iron and steel enterprises urgently need to upgrade their existing processes to address the existing process in practical application problems.In this study,a steel group in Gansu Province was taken as an example.By comparing and analyzing the pollutant emission characteristics before and after the ultra-low emission retrofit,the collaborative control effect of the combined process on SO_(2),NO_(x),particulate matter,and dioxins after the new retrofit was systematically evaluated.The results show that after the retrofit,the concentrations of particulate matter,SO_(2) and NO_(x) have dropped to near-zero levels,and the dioxin removal efficiency has reached 98.87%,with all indicators being better than the national ultra-low emission standards.The study confirms that the optimal combination of multi-pollutant collaborative treatment technologies is the key to achieving efficient emission reduction,among which selective catalytic reduction technology has a particularly significant synergistic removal effect on NO_(x) and dioxins.This study provides an important technical reference and practical basis for the ultra-low emission retrofit of the steel industry,and has important guiding significance for promoting the green retrofit of the industry.Its ultra-low emission retrofit is of great significance for achieving green and low-carbon development.展开更多
The use of high entropy alloy as a binder for tungsten heavy alloys offers potential advantages.The 95W-5CoCrFeMnNi alloys(95W-HEAs)were prepared via powder metallurgy at sintering temperatures of 1400−1550℃.The micr...The use of high entropy alloy as a binder for tungsten heavy alloys offers potential advantages.The 95W-5CoCrFeMnNi alloys(95W-HEAs)were prepared via powder metallurgy at sintering temperatures of 1400−1550℃.The microstructure analysis revealed that the tungsten phase in 95W-HEAs exhibited a nearly spherical morphology in the HEA binder matrix and the formation of a Cr−Mn oxide mixed phase was observed.The sintering temperature exerted a significant influence on the relative density,grain size,W−W contiguity,and mechanical properties of the alloys.The optimal performance was achieved when sintering at 1450℃,yielding a relative density of 96.61%,a W−W contiguity of 0.528,an average grain size of 18.97μm,a compressive strength of 2234.82 MPa,and a hardness of HV 400.6.The activation energy for the diffusion of tungsten in the liquid phase formed by HEA binder was calculated to be 354.514 kJ/mol,highlighting its role in controlling grain growth.展开更多
Powder paving is an intermediate process of selective laser sintering(SLS).The dimensional accuracy and mechanical properties of sintered components are directly affected by the quality of the powder paving process,wh...Powder paving is an intermediate process of selective laser sintering(SLS).The dimensional accuracy and mechanical properties of sintered components are directly affected by the quality of the powder paving process,which is closely related to the flow characteristics of the powder and the process parameters of powder paving.This study investigated the simulation and optimization of the nylon powder paving in SLS by combining a discrete-element-method numerical simulation with a process test.A dynamic model was established to describe the flow and paving process of nylon powder at a preheating temperature considering mesoscopic van der Waals and electrostatic forces.The effects of the physical parameters and ambient temperature on the flow characteristics of nylon powder were analyzed,and the intrinsic relationship between the physical parameters of nylon powder,the process parameters of powder paving,and the quality of the powder paving were explored.A multi-objective regression model of the quality of powder paving was established using the response surface methodology,and a genetic algorithm was adopted to optimize the quality of the powder paving.A scientific and intelligent database of the nylon powder paving process in SLS was constructed by matching the process parameters of powder paving and physical parameters of the nylon powder,and the level of the SLS process was improved.展开更多
This study investigated enhancing the wear resistance of Ti6Al4V alloys for medical applications by incorporating Ti C nanoreinforcements using advanced spark plasma sintering(SPS). The addition of up to 2.5wt% Ti C s...This study investigated enhancing the wear resistance of Ti6Al4V alloys for medical applications by incorporating Ti C nanoreinforcements using advanced spark plasma sintering(SPS). The addition of up to 2.5wt% Ti C significantly improved the mechanical properties, including a notable 18.2% increase in hardness(HV 332). Fretting wear tests against 316L stainless steel(SS316L) balls demonstrated a 20wt%–22wt% reduction in wear volume in the Ti6Al4V/Ti C composites compared with the monolithic alloy. Microstructural analysis revealed that Ti C reinforcement controlled the grain orientation and reduced the β-phase content, which contributed to enhanced mechanical properties. The monolithic alloy exhibited a Widmanstätten lamellar microstructure, while increasing the Ti C content modified the wear mechanisms from ploughing and adhesion(0–0.5wt%) to pitting and abrasion(1wt%–2.5wt%). At higher reinforcement levels, the formation of a robust oxide layer through tribo-oxide treatment effectively reduced the wear volume by minimizing the abrasive effects and plastic deformation. This study highlights the potential of SPS-mediated Ti C reinforcement as a transformative approach for improving the performance of Ti6Al4V alloys, paving the way for advanced medical applications.展开更多
A sintering double-stage cooling unit(SDCU)was proposed to address the issues of material segregation and unclear particle motion mechanisms in the sintered ore vertical cooler as well as the low efficiency of energy ...A sintering double-stage cooling unit(SDCU)was proposed to address the issues of material segregation and unclear particle motion mechanisms in the sintered ore vertical cooler as well as the low efficiency of energy recovery in the circular recirculating cooler(CRC).The proposed SDCU improves traditional waste heat recovery and enhances steady-state heat transfer efficiency under gas–solid conditions.Comparative analyses of exergy and exergy efficiency between the SDCU and CRC were presented.The effects of key parameters,including the gas–solid volume-to-mass ratio,inlet air temperature,and inlet sinter temperature,on system performance were examined.Furthermore,the integration of the SDCU with Joule-Brayton cycle-based phase-change thermal energy storage and supercritical CO_(2) Brayton cycle systems was explored.The results indicate that the SDCU outperforms the CRC in exergy recovery and efficiency by 6.73%and 6.26%,respectively.The optimal gas–solid mass ratio in the recirculating cooling unit is 1.08 m^(3)/kg,leading to improvements in SDCU exergy by 2.1 and 2.3 GJ/h for every 10 K increase in inlet ore and air temperatures,respectively.The phase-change thermal energy storage system stores 423.7 kW of thermal energy,while the supercritical CO_(2) system recovers 12.2 MW of thermal energy.展开更多
Coke oven gas(COG)and natural gas(NG),both high-calorific by-products derived from the steel industry,have gained prominence as alternative fuels in the sintering process,thereby supporting dual objectives of emission...Coke oven gas(COG)and natural gas(NG),both high-calorific by-products derived from the steel industry,have gained prominence as alternative fuels in the sintering process,thereby supporting dual objectives of emission reduction and carbon neutrality.While existing research on hydrogen-rich gas injection has predominantly concentrated on conventional thin-bed sintering,investigations into its application within thick-bed sintering remain comparatively scarce.Thick-bed sintering,recognized for enhancing energy efficiency and increasing sinter output,encounters challenges such as uneven heat distribution and diminished permeability,which can negatively impact process efficiency and product quality.To address these issues,sinter pot experiments were conducted to assess the effects of NG and COG injection on thick-bed sintering performance.Findings reveal that NG injection in thick beds mirrors the behavior observed in conventional thin-bed sintering,effectively optimizing the process and achieving a carbon reduction potential exceeding 10%.In contrast,COG injection in thick-bed conditions demonstrates notable differences,substantially lowering the solid fuel consumption rate but detrimentally affecting sinter strength and overall production.However,by optimizing the timing of COG injection,it is feasible to improve sinter yield while concurrently reducing solid fuel usage.These outcomes provide valuable insights for the advancement of gas injection technologies in thick-bed sintering,thereby contributing to energy conservation and emission mitigation efforts within the sintering industry.展开更多
Sinter is the core raw material for blast furnaces.Flue pressure,which is an important state parameter,affects sinter quality.In this paper,flue pressure prediction and optimization were studied based on the shapley a...Sinter is the core raw material for blast furnaces.Flue pressure,which is an important state parameter,affects sinter quality.In this paper,flue pressure prediction and optimization were studied based on the shapley additive explanation(SHAP)to predict the flue pressure and take targeted adjustment measures.First,the sintering process data were collected and processed.A flue pressure prediction model was then constructed after comparing different feature selection methods and model algorithms using SHAP+extremely random-ized trees(ET).The prediction accuracy of the model within the error range of±0.25 kPa was 92.63%.SHAP analysis was employed to improve the interpretability of the prediction model.The effects of various sintering operation parameters on flue pressure,the relation-ship between the numerical range of key operation parameters and flue pressure,the effect of operation parameter combinations on flue pressure,and the prediction process of the flue pressure prediction model on a single sample were analyzed.A flue pressure optimization module was also constructed and analyzed when the prediction satisfied the judgment conditions.The operating parameter combination was then pushed.The flue pressure was increased by 5.87%during the verification process,achieving a good optimization effect.展开更多
A pre-reduction sintering process with flue gas recirculation(PSP_(fsg)-FGR)was developed to mitigate alkalis harm to the blast furnace and reduce the flue gas emission in the whole ironmaking process.The results indi...A pre-reduction sintering process with flue gas recirculation(PSP_(fsg)-FGR)was developed to mitigate alkalis harm to the blast furnace and reduce the flue gas emission in the whole ironmaking process.The results indicated that the pre-reduction sintering process(PSP)can effectively remove 58.02%of K and 30.68%of Na from raw mixtures and improve yield and tumbler index to 74.40%and 68.69%,respectively.Moreover,PSP was conducive to reducing NO_(x) and SO_(2)emissions and simultaneously increasing CO content in flue gas.Circulating CO-containing flue gas to sintering bed effectively recycled CO and further improved K and Na removal ratio to 74.11%and 32.92%,respectively.Microstructural analysis revealed that the pre-reduced sinter mainly consisted of magnetite,wustite and a small quantity of metallic iron,and very few silicate glass phase was also formed.This process can simultaneously realize alkali metal elements removal as well as flue gas emission reduction from the integrated ironmaking process.展开更多
As the bed depth increases,sintering yield increases,but the productivity decreases.To reveal the reasons for the decrease in productivity and explore targeted solutions,the bed resistance of mixtures,wet zone,and com...As the bed depth increases,sintering yield increases,but the productivity decreases.To reveal the reasons for the decrease in productivity and explore targeted solutions,the bed resistance of mixtures,wet zone,and combustion zone was analyzed in the laboratory.The results showed that the decreased porosity of mixture resulted in the increased bed resistance by 160.56%when the bed depth increased from 600 to 1000 mm.After improving porosity of 1%by adding loosening bars with optimized size and distribution,the bed resistance decreased,and the productivity increased by 5%.The increase in bed depth increased the thickness of the wet zone from 120 to 680 mm and the resistance from 1.56 to 8.83 kPa.By using a three-stage intensive mixer and pre-adding water for granulation,the moisture of mixture was reduced by 0.6%,and the sintering productivity increased by 4%.Besides,the high bed resistance is mainly caused by the increase in the thickness of the combustion zone from 31.9 to 132.7 mm,and the bed resistance increased from 0.70 to 5.62 kPa.The bed resistance of the combustion zone at 900 mm was increased by 90.51%compared to 700 mm.After optimization of the distribution of coke breeze,the thickness of combustion zone at the lower layer decreased from 132.7 to 106.84 mm and permeability improved significantly.展开更多
基金the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2023YFC3707001).
文摘In recent years,an increase in the content of Zn,the impurity element,in ironmaking raw materials has led to the deterioration of iron-bearing resources and has introduced new challenges to sintering dezincification.A thorough understanding of the reaction behavior of Zn during the sintering process can form a theoretical foundation for the development of efficient dezincification technology.Therefore,the reaction behavior of Zn was investigated under different temperatures and atmospheres using thermodynamic calculations and experimental simulations,and the phase transformation of Zn in each pre-reductive sintering zone was investigated.The results showed that Zn-containing materials were mainly converted into ZnO when the temperature reached 700℃,and ZnO began to combine with Fe_(2)O_(3)to form ZnFe_(2)O_(4)at approximately 800℃.At low CO concentration,ZnFe_(2)O_(4)was stable,while ZnO combined with iron oxide to form Fe_(0.85-x)Zn_(x)O in a strong reduction atmosphere.ZnFe_(2)O_(4)could also be converted into Fe_(0.85-x)Zn_(x)O and FeO.A part of Zn was converted to elemental Zn,which was volatilized and removed into the gas phase above 1000℃.Therefore,the feasibility of dezincification via pre-reductive sintering was confirmed.At the coke ratio of 18.0 wt.%of the sintering material,the Zn removal rate reached 62.3 wt.%.
基金supported by the Jilin Provincial Natural Science Foundation(No.20240101118JC)the funds of Medical+X cross innovation team granted by medical department of Jilin University(No.2022JBGS07)+1 种基金the Jilin Province Science and Technology development project(No.20210101437JC)the WU JIEPING Medical Foundation(No.320.6750.2023-3-20 to TGM)。
文摘The cold sintering process(CSP)is a green and innovative method of material densification at low temperatures(<350°C).The traditional CSP entails the addition of liquid phases as a solvent to achieve material densification through the dissolution-precipitation mechanism.However,it is difficult to realize for materials with low solubility.To address this challenge,a universal cold sintering method without the addition of liquid phases has been proposed in this work.The addition of a special polyester-polymer assisted the densification of insoluble ceramics,and hydroxyapatite(HA)and Al_(2)O_(3)were successfully sintered below 100°C,achieving 95-100%densities in a short time(5-20 min).This achievement can be attributed to the low glass transition temperature and the abundance of active sites(C=O)of the polyester-polymer.The denser ceramics exhibited enhanced mechanical properties,with the compression strength of polymer-assisted CSP HA increasing by 147.3%compared to the nanoparticles.Additionally,serving as an advanced bone substitute material,HA underwent quantitative analysis using the CCK-8 method and assessed the impact of polymer presence on cell proliferation and cytotoxicity.Meanwhile,a tight bonding between the polymer and ceramic materials was achieved during CSP,providing a generalized method for designing multifunctional ceramic-polymer.
基金Financial supports from National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52474347)Postdoctoral Science Foundation of China(No.2024T171095)Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing(No.CSTB2023NSCQ-BHX0166)are sincerely acknowledged.
文摘A new calcite flux can be directly used for iron ore sintering via the full substitution for burnt lime and limestone.Compared with limestone,calcite flux possesses higher CaO content,lower cost and less impurity elements.After calcination,the activity of calcite flux is improved with the reduction in its particle size,which is consistently better than that of burnt lime and calcined limestone.With the utilization of calcite flux,the formation of liquid phase is promoted,and liquid phase fluidity is improved.In sinter pot tests,the permeability of sinter layer is not deteriorated when calcite flux is added.In addition,the heat and mass transfer conditions are significantly improved with the full substitution of calcite flux for burnt lime and limestone.The positive effect is enhanced with the reduction in calcite flux particle size.After calcite flux particle size is optimized,sinter consolidation characteristics are greatly improved.A denser pilotaxitic sinter microstructure is formed with much higher amount of sillico-ferrite of calcium and aluminum and lower porosity.When the contents of 1–2 and 0–1 mm particles in calcite flux are kept at 70 and 30 wt.%,respectively,sintering indices are overall better.Compared with the base case,the tumble index,productivity and yield are increased by 17.0%,7.4%and 2.9%,respectively,while solid fuel rate is reduced by 9.6%,and carbon emissions in iron ore sintering are greatly reduced.
基金supported by the Key Research and Development Program of Gansu Province(22YF7FA070)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22406076,22466026)the Basic Research Project of Yunnan Province(202301BE070001-017,202401CF070139,202401AS070085)。
文摘Iron and steel industry is one of the main sources of air pollution emissions in China.The sintering process is an important link in the blast furnace ironmaking process,but it is also accompanied by a large number of pollutants.Under the background of ultra-low emissions,iron and steel enterprises urgently need to upgrade their existing processes to address the existing process in practical application problems.In this study,a steel group in Gansu Province was taken as an example.By comparing and analyzing the pollutant emission characteristics before and after the ultra-low emission retrofit,the collaborative control effect of the combined process on SO_(2),NO_(x),particulate matter,and dioxins after the new retrofit was systematically evaluated.The results show that after the retrofit,the concentrations of particulate matter,SO_(2) and NO_(x) have dropped to near-zero levels,and the dioxin removal efficiency has reached 98.87%,with all indicators being better than the national ultra-low emission standards.The study confirms that the optimal combination of multi-pollutant collaborative treatment technologies is the key to achieving efficient emission reduction,among which selective catalytic reduction technology has a particularly significant synergistic removal effect on NO_(x) and dioxins.This study provides an important technical reference and practical basis for the ultra-low emission retrofit of the steel industry,and has important guiding significance for promoting the green retrofit of the industry.Its ultra-low emission retrofit is of great significance for achieving green and low-carbon development.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51874368)。
文摘The use of high entropy alloy as a binder for tungsten heavy alloys offers potential advantages.The 95W-5CoCrFeMnNi alloys(95W-HEAs)were prepared via powder metallurgy at sintering temperatures of 1400−1550℃.The microstructure analysis revealed that the tungsten phase in 95W-HEAs exhibited a nearly spherical morphology in the HEA binder matrix and the formation of a Cr−Mn oxide mixed phase was observed.The sintering temperature exerted a significant influence on the relative density,grain size,W−W contiguity,and mechanical properties of the alloys.The optimal performance was achieved when sintering at 1450℃,yielding a relative density of 96.61%,a W−W contiguity of 0.528,an average grain size of 18.97μm,a compressive strength of 2234.82 MPa,and a hardness of HV 400.6.The activation energy for the diffusion of tungsten in the liquid phase formed by HEA binder was calculated to be 354.514 kJ/mol,highlighting its role in controlling grain growth.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52375466,51975504)Guangdong Provincial Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(Grant No.2022A1515110862)+1 种基金Jiangsu Provincial Key Laboratory of Precision and Micro-Manufacturing Technology(Grant No.JSKL2223K06)Hunan Provincial Excellent Youth Project of Education Department(Grant No.22B0109).
文摘Powder paving is an intermediate process of selective laser sintering(SLS).The dimensional accuracy and mechanical properties of sintered components are directly affected by the quality of the powder paving process,which is closely related to the flow characteristics of the powder and the process parameters of powder paving.This study investigated the simulation and optimization of the nylon powder paving in SLS by combining a discrete-element-method numerical simulation with a process test.A dynamic model was established to describe the flow and paving process of nylon powder at a preheating temperature considering mesoscopic van der Waals and electrostatic forces.The effects of the physical parameters and ambient temperature on the flow characteristics of nylon powder were analyzed,and the intrinsic relationship between the physical parameters of nylon powder,the process parameters of powder paving,and the quality of the powder paving were explored.A multi-objective regression model of the quality of powder paving was established using the response surface methodology,and a genetic algorithm was adopted to optimize the quality of the powder paving.A scientific and intelligent database of the nylon powder paving process in SLS was constructed by matching the process parameters of powder paving and physical parameters of the nylon powder,and the level of the SLS process was improved.
文摘This study investigated enhancing the wear resistance of Ti6Al4V alloys for medical applications by incorporating Ti C nanoreinforcements using advanced spark plasma sintering(SPS). The addition of up to 2.5wt% Ti C significantly improved the mechanical properties, including a notable 18.2% increase in hardness(HV 332). Fretting wear tests against 316L stainless steel(SS316L) balls demonstrated a 20wt%–22wt% reduction in wear volume in the Ti6Al4V/Ti C composites compared with the monolithic alloy. Microstructural analysis revealed that Ti C reinforcement controlled the grain orientation and reduced the β-phase content, which contributed to enhanced mechanical properties. The monolithic alloy exhibited a Widmanstätten lamellar microstructure, while increasing the Ti C content modified the wear mechanisms from ploughing and adhesion(0–0.5wt%) to pitting and abrasion(1wt%–2.5wt%). At higher reinforcement levels, the formation of a robust oxide layer through tribo-oxide treatment effectively reduced the wear volume by minimizing the abrasive effects and plastic deformation. This study highlights the potential of SPS-mediated Ti C reinforcement as a transformative approach for improving the performance of Ti6Al4V alloys, paving the way for advanced medical applications.
基金financial support for this work provided by the China Baowu Low Carbon Metallurgy Innovation Foundation(BWLCF202307)Basic Research Fund for Scientific Research and Development of Zhongye Changtian(2022JCYJ16).
文摘A sintering double-stage cooling unit(SDCU)was proposed to address the issues of material segregation and unclear particle motion mechanisms in the sintered ore vertical cooler as well as the low efficiency of energy recovery in the circular recirculating cooler(CRC).The proposed SDCU improves traditional waste heat recovery and enhances steady-state heat transfer efficiency under gas–solid conditions.Comparative analyses of exergy and exergy efficiency between the SDCU and CRC were presented.The effects of key parameters,including the gas–solid volume-to-mass ratio,inlet air temperature,and inlet sinter temperature,on system performance were examined.Furthermore,the integration of the SDCU with Joule-Brayton cycle-based phase-change thermal energy storage and supercritical CO_(2) Brayton cycle systems was explored.The results indicate that the SDCU outperforms the CRC in exergy recovery and efficiency by 6.73%and 6.26%,respectively.The optimal gas–solid mass ratio in the recirculating cooling unit is 1.08 m^(3)/kg,leading to improvements in SDCU exergy by 2.1 and 2.3 GJ/h for every 10 K increase in inlet ore and air temperatures,respectively.The phase-change thermal energy storage system stores 423.7 kW of thermal energy,while the supercritical CO_(2) system recovers 12.2 MW of thermal energy.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52474347)Postdoctoral Science Foundation of China(Grant No.2024T171095)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.2024CDJXY003).
文摘Coke oven gas(COG)and natural gas(NG),both high-calorific by-products derived from the steel industry,have gained prominence as alternative fuels in the sintering process,thereby supporting dual objectives of emission reduction and carbon neutrality.While existing research on hydrogen-rich gas injection has predominantly concentrated on conventional thin-bed sintering,investigations into its application within thick-bed sintering remain comparatively scarce.Thick-bed sintering,recognized for enhancing energy efficiency and increasing sinter output,encounters challenges such as uneven heat distribution and diminished permeability,which can negatively impact process efficiency and product quality.To address these issues,sinter pot experiments were conducted to assess the effects of NG and COG injection on thick-bed sintering performance.Findings reveal that NG injection in thick beds mirrors the behavior observed in conventional thin-bed sintering,effectively optimizing the process and achieving a carbon reduction potential exceeding 10%.In contrast,COG injection in thick-bed conditions demonstrates notable differences,substantially lowering the solid fuel consumption rate but detrimentally affecting sinter strength and overall production.However,by optimizing the timing of COG injection,it is feasible to improve sinter yield while concurrently reducing solid fuel usage.These outcomes provide valuable insights for the advancement of gas injection technologies in thick-bed sintering,thereby contributing to energy conservation and emission mitigation efforts within the sintering industry.
基金supported by the General Program of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52274326)the China Baowu Low Carbon Metallurgy Innovation Foundation(No.BWLCF202109)the Seventh Batch of Ten Thousand Talents Plan of China(No.ZX20220553).
文摘Sinter is the core raw material for blast furnaces.Flue pressure,which is an important state parameter,affects sinter quality.In this paper,flue pressure prediction and optimization were studied based on the shapley additive explanation(SHAP)to predict the flue pressure and take targeted adjustment measures.First,the sintering process data were collected and processed.A flue pressure prediction model was then constructed after comparing different feature selection methods and model algorithms using SHAP+extremely random-ized trees(ET).The prediction accuracy of the model within the error range of±0.25 kPa was 92.63%.SHAP analysis was employed to improve the interpretability of the prediction model.The effects of various sintering operation parameters on flue pressure,the relation-ship between the numerical range of key operation parameters and flue pressure,the effect of operation parameter combinations on flue pressure,and the prediction process of the flue pressure prediction model on a single sample were analyzed.A flue pressure optimization module was also constructed and analyzed when the prediction satisfied the judgment conditions.The operating parameter combination was then pushed.The flue pressure was increased by 5.87%during the verification process,achieving a good optimization effect.
基金Project(52274290)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(72088101)supported by the Basic Science Center Project for National Natural Science Foundation of China。
文摘A pre-reduction sintering process with flue gas recirculation(PSP_(fsg)-FGR)was developed to mitigate alkalis harm to the blast furnace and reduce the flue gas emission in the whole ironmaking process.The results indicated that the pre-reduction sintering process(PSP)can effectively remove 58.02%of K and 30.68%of Na from raw mixtures and improve yield and tumbler index to 74.40%and 68.69%,respectively.Moreover,PSP was conducive to reducing NO_(x) and SO_(2)emissions and simultaneously increasing CO content in flue gas.Circulating CO-containing flue gas to sintering bed effectively recycled CO and further improved K and Na removal ratio to 74.11%and 32.92%,respectively.Microstructural analysis revealed that the pre-reduced sinter mainly consisted of magnetite,wustite and a small quantity of metallic iron,and very few silicate glass phase was also formed.This process can simultaneously realize alkali metal elements removal as well as flue gas emission reduction from the integrated ironmaking process.
基金supported by the Basic Science Center Project for the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.72088101)the S&T Program of Hebei(No.23564101D).
文摘As the bed depth increases,sintering yield increases,but the productivity decreases.To reveal the reasons for the decrease in productivity and explore targeted solutions,the bed resistance of mixtures,wet zone,and combustion zone was analyzed in the laboratory.The results showed that the decreased porosity of mixture resulted in the increased bed resistance by 160.56%when the bed depth increased from 600 to 1000 mm.After improving porosity of 1%by adding loosening bars with optimized size and distribution,the bed resistance decreased,and the productivity increased by 5%.The increase in bed depth increased the thickness of the wet zone from 120 to 680 mm and the resistance from 1.56 to 8.83 kPa.By using a three-stage intensive mixer and pre-adding water for granulation,the moisture of mixture was reduced by 0.6%,and the sintering productivity increased by 4%.Besides,the high bed resistance is mainly caused by the increase in the thickness of the combustion zone from 31.9 to 132.7 mm,and the bed resistance increased from 0.70 to 5.62 kPa.The bed resistance of the combustion zone at 900 mm was increased by 90.51%compared to 700 mm.After optimization of the distribution of coke breeze,the thickness of combustion zone at the lower layer decreased from 132.7 to 106.84 mm and permeability improved significantly.
